Curriculum Backslide or Systemic Shift | Uganda News

Uganda News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 7, 2026 · 1m

New national assessment reveals schools are secretly slipping back into old-school teaching methods despite a nationwide shift to hands-on, competence-based learning since 2020. While the curriculum promotes continuous assessment through projects, many schools still rely on mid-term exams and ignore project grading. Teachers are also scheduling based on convenience, not student needs, and rural areas struggle with training and materials. The Ministry is responding with inspections, digital tracking, and leadership support to enforce compliance. But there’s hope—some students are building…