Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 3 Rationalized Indigenous Languages Curriculum Design.

  This curriculum design is developed by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) for implementation under the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC).

  • Level: Lower Primary – Grade 3
  • Learning Area: Indigenous Language Activities
  • First Published: 2021
  • Revised: 2024 (Rationalized Curriculum)
  • Lessons per Week: 2
  • Total Suggested Lessons: 60
  • Medium: Taught in the language of the learner’s catchment area
  • Focus: Development of communication skills, literacy, cultural identity, and appreciation of indigenous knowledge
  • Purpose: To strengthen mother tongue proficiency as a foundation for learning additional languages and understanding the immediate environment

  By the end of Lower Primary, the learner should be able to:

  • Express self confidently in the indigenous language in different contexts
  • Use thematic vocabulary appropriately for communication
  • Read simple texts accurately and fluently
  • Write simple ideas and experiences clearly
  • Demonstrate appropriate cultural values and social norms
  • Apply indigenous knowledge in environmental conservation and daily life

  It covers the following strands and substrands:

  • Strand 1.0: Listening and Speaking
    • Self-expression – 4 lessons
    • Storytelling – 4 lessons
    • Presentation Skills – 4 lessons
    • Active Listening – 4 lessons
    • Expressing Self Creatively – 4 lessons
    • Total for Strand: 20 lessons
  • Strand 2.0: Reading
    • Independent Reading – 4 lessons
    • Reading Aloud – 4 lessons
    • Reading Comprehension – 4 lessons
    • Reading for Fluency – 4 lessons
    • Reading for Information – 4 lessons
    • Total for Strand: 20 lessons
  • Strand 3.0: Writing
    • Sentence Formation – 4 lessons
    • Writing Simple Stories – 4 lessons
    • Spelling: Rules of Spelling – 4 lessons
    • Writing to Give Information – 4 lessons
    • Creative Writing – 4 lessons
    • Total for Strand: 20 lessons

  The curriculum is organized around real-life themes such as introducing self and others, occupations in the community, wild animals, road safety, and seasons of the year. It also integrates core competencies, values, Pertinent and Contemporary Issues (PCIs), suggested learning experiences, assessment rubrics, learning resources, and an annual integrated Community Service Learning (CSL) activity to support practical application of skills.

• File Size:

  1.11 MB
• Length:

  54 pages
• Category:

  Curriculum Designs
• Level:

  Grade 3
• Subject:

  INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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