Zambia’s education curriculum is rigid

The General Education Permanent Secretary, Jobbicks Kalumba, has stated that he believes the country’s current education curriculum is rigid and not favourable to the career needs of Zambians. Dr. Kalumba said most subjects offered are not compatible with what the pupils want to do in future. He pressed there is an urgent need to transform the curriculum to ensure it becomes relevant to the career paths of our children.

Dr. Kalumba said the educational reforms being implemented are meant to improve education standards and that the PF government has pro poor policies, stating that reductions in school fees will ensure all Zambians have access to education.

Dr. Kalumba has challenged school managers who think the reduction in school fees will negatively impact the quality of education to leave and pave way for educationists who are willing to develop the sector. He was speaking when he addressed teachers from various schools in Eastern province who gathered at Chipata Day Secondary school.