Introduction to CBC and Caregiver’s Role

The Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) is an educational approach that focuses on  developing specific skills and competencies rather than just acquiring knowledge. As a  caregiver, understanding CBC principles is crucial for supporting children’s learning  effectively. 

Key Principles of CBC: 

1. Focus on Competencies: 

 – Emphasis on practical skills and their application 

 – Core competencies include communication, critical thinking, creativity, digital literacy,  learning to learn, and citizenship 

2. Learner-Centred Approach: 

 – Children are active participants in their learning 

 – Learning is tailored to individual needs and pace 

3. Continuous Assessment: 

 – Regular evaluation of skills and competencies 

 – Emphasis on formative assessment (ongoing feedback) rather than just summative (final  exams) 

4. Real-World Application: 

 – Learning is connected to real-life situations 

 – Project-based learning is emphasized 

5. Holistic Development: 

 – Focus on cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains 

 – Values and character development are integral 

Caregiver’s Role in Supporting CBC: 

1. Creating a Supportive Learning Environment: 

 – Set up a designated study area 

 – Provide necessary materials for projects and activities 

 – Foster a positive attitude towards learning 

2. Encouraging Independent Learning: 

 – Guide children to find answers rather than providing them 

 – Encourage critical thinking and problem-solving 

 – Allow children to make mistakes and learn from them 

3. Supporting Project-Based Learning: 

 – Help children plan and organize projects 

 – Encourage creativity and innovation 

 – Assist in finding resources without doing the work for them 

4. Reinforcing Core Competencies: 

 – Provide opportunities to practice communication skills 

 – Encourage collaboration on tasks 

 – Promote digital literacy through supervised use of technology 

5. Continuous Learning Support: 

 – Stay informed about CBC requirements and updates 

 – Communicate regularly with teachers about children’s progress 

 – Adapt support strategies based on individual children’s needs 

5 things to do:

1. Create opportunities for hands-on, experiential learning 
2. Encourage children to express their ideas and opinions 
3. Help children connect learning to real-life situations 
4. Provide constructive feedback on children’s efforts 
5. Foster a growth mindset by praising effort over innate ability 

5 things not to do: 

1. Don’t do assignments or projects for the children 
2. Avoid focusing solely on grades or test scores 
3. Don’t discourage children from exploring topics beyond the curriculum 4. Avoid comparing children’s performance to others 
4. Don’t rush children through tasks without allowing time for reflection