LEARNING AT SMSS
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National Education Curriculum
From 2005 the government of Tanzania through Tanzania Institute of Education (TIE) revised the national education curricula into competence-based curricula (CBC) with the aim of equipping school graduates with sufficient knowledge and life skills for them to survive academically and socially in the modern world. The revision process involved shift in paradigm from content-based to competence-based. The competence based curriculum was designed to reduce teacher-centred instruction in favour of student-centred learning characterized by active learning, solving problems, challenging existing knowledge, and participating in lively discussion, which is thought to be achieved by an inquiry-based approach.
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For students at the Primary level:
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Know how to distinguish right from wrong, fulfil their duties as members in the family, the society and the nation, and show acceptance and tolerance towards pluralistic values;
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Understand their national identity and be concerned about the society, the nation and the world, and to fulfil their role as a responsible citizen;
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Develop an interest in reading extensively and cultivate a habit of reading;
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Actively communicate with others in English and or Chinese languages;
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Develop independent learning skills, especially self-management skills and collaboration skills;
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Master the basics of learning to prepare for studying in secondary school; and
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Lead a healthy lifestyle and develop an interest in artistic and physical activities and an ability to appreciate these activities.
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For students at the Secondary level:
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Know how to distinguish right from wrong;
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Become an informed and responsible citizen with a sense of national and global identity, appreciation of positive values and attitudes and respect for pluralism in society;
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Acquire and construct a broad and solid knowledge base, and to understand contemporary issues that may impact on students’ daily lives at personal, community, national and global levels;
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Become proficient in multilingual communication for better study and life;
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Develop and apply generic skills in an integrative manner, and to become an independent and self-directed learner for future study and work;
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Use information and information technology ethically, flexibly and effectively;
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Understand one’s own interests, aptitudes and abilities, and to develop and reflect upon personal goals with aspirations for further studies and future career; and
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Lead a healthy lifestyle with active participation in physical and artistic activities, and to appreciate sports and the arts.