Overview of Core Competencies

During a school project, Hannah, Abigail, and Evelyn were discussing the skills they needed to succeed in their group work. They identified several important competencies. Which of the following is NOT one of the seven core competencies in Kenya’s CBC?

• A) Communication and Collaboration
  

• B) Entrepreneurship Skills
  

• C) Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  

• D) Digital Literacy

Aria is a student who is learning about the importance of having a growth mindset and developing self-directed learning skills. She believes that the competency of "Learning to Learn" is essential for her educational journey.

• True

• False

During a class project, Oliver realized that the competency that enhances students’ ability to use technology responsibly and effectively is called __________.

In a group project, Ava, Elijah, and Evelyn are working together to create a presentation. Which competency best supports teamwork among them?

• A) Self-Efficacy
  

• B) Citizenship
  

• C) Communication and Collaboration
  

• D) Learning to Learn

In a recent discussion, Scarlett mentioned that the CBC framework focuses primarily on academic knowledge rather than skills and attitudes.

• True

• False

Michael is working on a group project that requires him and his classmates to develop a solution for reducing plastic waste in their school. Which of these core competencies is MOST important for learners like Michael to solve this real-world problem?

• A) Creativity and Imagination
  

• B) Learning to Learn
  

• C) Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
  

• D) Self-Efficacy

Sophia, a learner who actively participates in environmental conservation and community service, is demonstrating the competency of __________.

Which of these is an example of how "Self-Efficacy" is developed in learners?

• A) Encouraging Elijah to reflect on his learning progress
  

• B) Teaching Samuel how to use digital devices
  

• C) Asking Rohan to memorize and recall facts
  

• D) Giving multiple-choice exams only

"In a classroom where Aiden, Noah, and Abigail are learning under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), what is the most important skill they should develop?"

"What is the biggest challenge in implementing competency-based learning for students like Arjun, Henry, and Grace in a diverse classroom setting?"