Presenter: Harriet Nannyonjo ADEA Biennale 2008 21 May 2019 ADEA 2008 Biennale on Education in Africa Beyond Primary Education: Challenges and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in Africa Parallel Session 7A: Assessment Uganda Secondary Education and training Curriculum, Assessment and Examination (CURASSE) Presenter: Harriet Nannyonjo Beyond Primary Education: Challenges of and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in AfricaAssociation for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) Biennale 2008 on Post-Primary Education Mamadou Ndoye

ADEA Biennale 2008 21 May 2019 ADEA 2008 Biennale on Education in Africa Beyond Primary Education: Challenges and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in Africa Problem statement Surge in post primary enrolment arising out of rapidly increasing numbers of primary graduates (from UPE program) Unit costs of secondary education too high to sustainably increase coverage with good quality Need to deliver skills compatible with economic growth and labor market demands Beyond Primary Education: Challenges of and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in AfricaAssociation for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) Biennale 2008 on Post-Primary Education Mamadou Ndoye

Research methodology Based on visits to schools ADEA Biennale 2008 21 May 2019 ADEA 2008 Biennale on Education in Africa Beyond Primary Education: Challenges and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in Africa Research methodology Based on visits to schools Discussions with MOES officials and other stakeholders Workshop with Ugandan educators, head teachers and teachers A survey among stakeholders (head teachers, teachers, NCDC, UNEB, MOES,NCST) Beyond Primary Education: Challenges of and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in AfricaAssociation for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) Biennale 2008 on Post-Primary Education Mamadou Ndoye

ADEA Biennale 2008 21 May 2019 ADEA 2008 Biennale on Education in Africa Beyond Primary Education: Challenges and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in Africa Main results High unit cost mainly arising from teaching and examining many subjects (40) and how this is managed Overload resulting from adding content without creating room for it Large variations in access and quality countrywide Assessment mainly focused on knowledge acquisition and skills largely not assessed. Beyond Primary Education: Challenges of and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in AfricaAssociation for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) Biennale 2008 on Post-Primary Education Mamadou Ndoye

ADEA Biennale 2008 21 May 2019 ADEA 2008 Biennale on Education in Africa Beyond Primary Education: Challenges and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in Africa Main lessons learned Redesign should be dynamic to allow for future changes. Curriculum and assessment should be sensitive to a wide range of abilities Reducing cost requires a multifaceted strategy only part of which is directly linked to curriculum. Beyond Primary Education: Challenges of and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in AfricaAssociation for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) Biennale 2008 on Post-Primary Education Mamadou Ndoye

Conclusions: Main messages ADEA Biennale 2008 21 May 2019 ADEA 2008 Biennale on Education in Africa Beyond Primary Education: Challenges and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in Africa Conclusions: Main messages Cost considerations should be taken into account during curriculum design – how can unit costs be reduced in order to achieve increased access in sustainable a sustainable manner? Broad consensus on curriculum reform would help to neutralize resistance and ensure success of reform. Aligning with international benchmarks will help countries to keep pace with global trends. Beyond Primary Education: Challenges of and Approaches to Expanding Learning Opportunities in AfricaAssociation for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) Biennale 2008 on Post-Primary Education Mamadou Ndoye