THE National Association of Secondary School Heads (Nash) research unit, which started consultations aimed at complementing government efforts in developing a new education curriculum in line with the 1999 Nziramasanga Commission, could present its research report by December.
By Staff Reporter
Head of the research unit Sevious Mutopa, who is also headmaster of Chinhoyi High School, said the first phase of the research of the curriculum was almost complete and would be presented to the main board by December for consideration.
Although he would not be drawn into discussing the main issues in the research, Mutopa said the work done so far was encouraging and could inject new blood into the education system.
“We had a meeting recently which was focused on sharing ideas on how to review items before they are presented to the national council for onward submission to relevant authorities of the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education. It is hoped that the editorial board of Nash would be through with reviewing the first batch of research output from the 10 provinces by December 2015,” he said.
Mutopa was, however, worried that only eight provinces were taking part in the research, while Manicaland and Mashonaland Central were yet to participate.
“We want them to take part so that the research is complete and helpful to all schools and our people. I call on them to ensure that they input into the process,” he said.
Mutopa said the 1999 Nziramasanga Commission of Inquiry proposed, among other things, the adoption of the four pathways of education, namely academic, business, technology and vocational, hence they were eager to see through the process.
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“The Honourable Minister of Primary and Secondary Education [Lazarus] Dokora has been on record emphasising the need for the education sector to diversify and harness research as an avenue of enhancing the teaching and learning activities in schools. This is also in line with our research and that of the Nziramasanga Commission,” he said.
