Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 5 Rationalized CRE Curriculum Design.

  This curriculum design is developed by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD). It was first published in 2017 and revised in 2024 as part of the rationalization of the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) following the recommendations of the Presidential Working Party on Education Reforms (PWPER).

  • Education Level: Upper Primary (Grade 5)
  • Curriculum Framework: Competency Based Curriculum (CBC)
  • Learning Area: Christian Religious Education (CRE)
  • Suggested Lessons per Week: 3
  • Total Suggested Lessons: 90
  • Approach: Life Approach aimed at nurturing Christian values, moral responsibility, spiritual growth, and responsible decision-making.
  • Focus: Helping learners understand God’s purpose, develop positive relationships, practice Christian virtues, and apply biblical teachings in daily life.

  It covers the following strands and substrands with suggested number of lessons:

  • Strand 1.0: Creation
    • Self-awareness and Self-esteem – 3 lessons
    • Talents and Abilities – 3 lessons
    • Use and Misuse of Leisure Time – 3 lessons
    • Family Responsibilities – 3 lessons
    • Care for God’s Creation – 3 lessons
    • Total: 15 lessons
  • Strand 2.0: The Holy Bible
    • The Bible as the Word of God – 3 lessons
    • Stories from the Old Testament (selected Bible characters) – 6 lessons
    • Stories from the New Testament – 6 lessons
    • Total: 15 lessons
  • Strand 3.0: The Life of Jesus Christ
    • Teachings of Jesus – 6 lessons
    • Miracles of Jesus – 6 lessons
    • Jesus’ Love and Compassion – 3 lessons
    • Total: 15 lessons
  • Strand 4.0: Christian Values
    • Honesty and Integrity – 4 lessons
    • Responsibility and Accountability – 4 lessons
    • Respect and Obedience – 4 lessons
    • Peace and Conflict Resolution – 3 lessons
    • Total: 15 lessons
  • Strand 5.0: The Church
    • The Church as a Community of Believers – 5 lessons
    • Church Leadership and Service – 5 lessons
    • Participation in Church Activities – 5 lessons
    • Total: 15 lessons
  • Strand 6.0: Morality and Social Media
    • Responsible Use of Digital Media – 5 lessons
    • Christian Response to Social Challenges – 5 lessons
    • Total: 10 lessons

  The curriculum design also outlines key inquiry questions, core competencies, values, Pertinent and Contemporary Issues (PCIs), suggested learning experiences, assessment rubrics, learning resources, non-formal activities, and a Community Service Learning (CSL) project to support practical application of Christian teachings within the school and community.

• Category:

  Curriculum Designs
• Level:

  Grade 5
• Subject:

  CRE

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