Sector Plan for Education and Training 2018

Abstract

The Sector Plan presents consolidated strategies and programmes that will be implemented between 2018 and 2022. These are expected to leverage on the investments made in ICT especially the Digital Literacy Programme (DLP) implemented towards actualizing the desired knowledge economy. Some of the emerging issues that the sector will be dealing include: implementing Sustainable Development Goals; harnessing Demographic Dividend; and implementing education and training curriculum reforms. Others include: ICT Integration in Education Management, Teaching and Learning; strengthening Special Needs Education; and addressing radicalisation and violent extremism in learning institutions. To address challenges and emerging issues facing the sector and taking into account the aspirations of the Vision 2030, seven (7) key programmes will be implemented. These include: Curriculum Review and Reform; Access and Equity in Education and Training; Special Needs Intervention for Education and Training; Quality and Relevance of Education and Training; Integrating ICT into Teaching, Learning and Training; Revitalization of Adult and Continuing Education; and Governance and Accountability in Education and Training. The sector will also develop critical policies and legal reforms aimed at improving education and learning...