PRIMARY and Secondary Education deputy minister Angeline Gata has emphasised the need for increased awareness about the Heritage-Based Curriculum (HBC) among teachers and parents so as to close the gap on how the carriculm is being rolled out.
Gata made the call during her visit to Kuredza Technical Government Primary School in Kadoma last Wednesday.
The visit, part of the ministry's efforts to assess schools' preparedness for the new academic year, underscored the importance of collaboration in implementing HBC effectively..
Gata pointed out a lingering gap between teachers and parents in implementing HBC projects, stressing the importance of equipping learners with practical skills.
"There is a need for learners to be equipped with skills so that even if they leave school, they will have the skills," she said.
She encouraged more awareness and collaboration to ensure HBC's effective implementation, noting that practical skills are key to learner empowerment and future success.
The deputy minister was impressed with the preparedness by the school, which is the first school in Mashonaland West province to be accorded the status of being a technical school.
"Kuredza Technical Government Primary is setting the pace for others to follow, and we are excited about the potential of this school," Gata said.
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She commended the school's focus on practical subjects like Wood Technology, Home Economics, ICT, Visual and Performing Arts and Agriculture.
"Seeing learners engaged in these practical skills is exactly what HBC is about — equipping them for life," she added.
"This is a model for practical learning — the integration of agriculture, technology, and arts is impressive.”
The deputy minister also had interactions with the learners where she danced and sang with the kids, much to the delight of the learners.
She also had the chance to interact with the teachers and the school administration, discussing ways to further enhance learning outcomes underscoring the need for a joint effort in supporting HBC.
She then urged stakeholders to work together to bridge the existing gap and enhance skills-based learning.
