Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 5 Rationalized IRE 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 following the rationalization of the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) based on 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: Islamic Religious Education (IRE)
  • Suggested Lessons per Week: 3
  • Total Suggested Lessons: 90
  • Focus: Development of spiritual growth, moral integrity, responsible citizenship, and application of Islamic teachings from the Qur’an and Sunnah in daily life.

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

  • Strand 1.0: Qur’an
    • Selected Surahs (Al-Kauthar, Al-Maun, Al-Quraysh, Al-Fil) – 16 lessons
  • Strand 2.0: Hadith
    • Hadith on Good Behaviour – 3 lessons
    • Hadith on Greetings – 3 lessons
    • Hadith on Knowledge – 3 lessons
    • Hadith on Gratitude – 3 lessons
    • Total: 12 lessons
  • Strand 3.0: Pillars of Iman
    • Belief in Allah (Attributes of Allah) – 5 lessons
    • Belief in Angels – 3 lessons
    • Belief in Prophets – 3 lessons
    • Miracles of Prophets (Nuh, Musa, Issa) – 6 lessons
    • Total: 17 lessons
  • Strand 4.0: Devotional Acts
    • Nullifiers of Swalah – 2 lessons
    • Sunnah Prayers (Qabliyah and Ba’diyah) – 2 lessons
    • Taraweeh and Witr – 2 lessons
    • Swadaqah (Charity) – 3 lessons
    • Saum (Fasting) – 4 lessons
    • Nullifiers of Saum – 2 lessons
    • Total: 15 lessons
  • Strand 5.0: Akhlaq (Moral Teachings)
    • Virtues – Generosity – 2 lessons
    • Effects of Social Media – 3 lessons
    • Prohibitions in Islam (Evils of Gambling) – 2 lessons
    • Dua for Increase in Knowledge – 2 lessons
    • Total: 9 lessons
  • Strand 6.0: Muamalat (Social Relations)
    • Etiquette of Islamic Wedding Celebrations – 3 lessons
    • Rights of Neighbours – 3 lessons
    • Islamic Rules on Buying and Selling – 3 lessons
    • Total: 9 lessons
  • Strand 7.0: History of Islam
    • Al-Isra wal Miraj – 3 lessons
    • Pledges of Aqabah – 3 lessons
    • Hijra to Madina – 3 lessons
    • Constitution of Madina – 3 lessons
    • Total: 12 lessons

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

• Category:

  Curriculum Designs
• Level:

  Grade 5
• Subject:

  IRE

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