Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 2 Rationalized Kiswahili Language Activities Curriculum Design.

  This is a Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) design developed by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD). The curriculum was first published in 2017 and revised in 2024 following curriculum rationalisation informed by the Presidential Working Party on Education Reforms and curriculum implementation evaluation. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

  • Level: Lower Primary – Grade 2
  • Learning Area: Kiswahili Language Activities
  • Lesson Allocation: 4 lessons per week
  • Total Suggested Lessons: 120
  • Curriculum Approach: Competency Based Curriculum (CBC)
  • Focus: Development of foundational skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing and functional grammar for effective communication in Kiswahili
  • Purpose: To strengthen early literacy and fluency in Kiswahili as a national and official language and prepare learners for higher-level language learning
  • Core Competencies Integrated: Communication and Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity and Imagination, Citizenship, Digital Literacy, Learning to Learn and Self-efficacy
  • Additional Components: National Goals of Education, Essence Statement, Level Learning Outcomes, Suggested Learning Experiences, Key Inquiry Questions, Values, Pertinent and Contemporary Issues (PCIs), Assessment Rubrics, Suggested Learning Resources and Community Service Learning (CSL)

  It covers the following strands and substrands:

  • Strand 1.0: Shuleni
    • Kusikiliza na Kuzungumza – Maamkuzi na Maagano (3 lessons)
    • Kusoma – Kusoma kwa Ufahamu (3 lessons)
    • Kuandika – Hati Nadhifu (Sentensi) (3 lessons)
    • Sarufi – Matumizi ya Wewe na Nyinyi (3 lessons)
  • Strand 2.0: Haki Zangu
    • Kusikiliza na Kuzungumza – Matamshi Bora (/p/, /f/, /v/) (3 lessons)
    • Kusoma – Kusoma kwa Ufasaha (3 lessons)
    • Kuandika – Matumizi ya Herufi Kubwa (3 lessons)
    • Sarufi – Umoja na Wingi wa Vifungu (3 lessons)
  • Strand 3.0: Lishe Bora
    • Kusikiliza na Kuzungumza – Maneno ya Heshima na Adabu (3 lessons)
    • Kusoma – Kusoma kwa Ufahamu (3 lessons)
    • Kuandika – Mpangilio wa Herufi Ndogo (3 lessons)
    • Sarufi – Matumizi ya Huyo na Hao (3 lessons)
  • Strand 4.0: Usafiri
    • Kusikiliza na Kuzungumza – Matamshi Bora (/ch/, /dh/) (3 lessons)
    • Kusoma – Kusoma kwa Ufasaha (3 lessons)
    • Kuandika – Nafasi kati ya Maneno (3 lessons)
    • Sarufi – Matumizi ya Maneno katika Muktadha (3 lessons)

  The curriculum is organised thematically to support meaningful language learning in familiar real-life contexts such as school, children’s rights, nutrition and transport. It emphasises interactive learning, use of digital resources, development of reading fluency (approximately 33–36 words per minute), correct handwriting skills, and practical grammar usage to build strong communication skills and ensure smooth transition to Grade 3.

• File Size:

  689.13 KB
• Length:

  104 pages
• Category:

  Curriculum Designs
• Level:

  Grade 2
• Subject:

  KISWAHILI LANGUAGE ACTIVITIES
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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