Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 10 History and Citizenship Curriculum Design.

  It is a Senior School curriculum developed by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) under the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC).

  • Level: Senior School (Grade 10)
  • Learning Area: History and Citizenship
  • Year of Publication: 2025 (First Published)
  • Curriculum Approach: Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC)
  • Pathway: Social Sciences
  • Focus: Development of historical inquiry skills, civic competence, critical thinking, social responsibility, and understanding of local, regional, and global historical processes

  The curriculum aims to enable learners to:

  • Understand key themes in Kenyan, African, and world history
  • Develop historical analysis, interpretation, and research skills
  • Appreciate the role of citizens in governance, peace-building, and sustainable development
  • Examine past events to understand contemporary social, political, and economic issues
  • Promote national unity, social justice, human rights, and democratic values
  • Develop active citizenship skills and participate responsibly in society

  It covers the following strands and sub-strands:

  • Strand 1.0: Themes in Kenyan History and Citizenship
    • 1.1 Introduction to History and Citizenship
    • 1.2 Linguistic Groups in Kenya
    • 1.3 Establishment of Colonial Rule
    • 1.4 Public Participation
    • 1.5 Political Developments and Challenges since Independence
    • 1.6 Elections in Kenya
    • 1.7 National Integration
  • Strand 2.0: Themes in African History and Citizenship
    • 2.1 Human Developments in Africa
    • 2.2 African Civilisations up to the 19th Century
    • 2.3 Colonisation of Africa
    • 2.4 Modern Nationalism in Africa
    • 2.5 Global Wars
  • Strand 3.0: Themes in World History and Citizenship
    • 3.1 Enlightenment Ideas and the American Revolution
    • 3.2 International Organisations (Commonwealth of Nations)
    • 3.3 Modern Slavery and Servitude
    • 3.4 Global Governance
    • 3.5 First Generation of Industrial Revolution in Europe and Africa
  • Strand 4.0: Themes in Contemporary History and Citizenship
    • 4.1 Peace and Conflict Transformations in Kenya
    • 4.2 Digital Citizenship Technology
      • Evolution of Communication
      • Rise of the Internet (Global Movement)
    • 4.3 Equality and Non-Discrimination

  The curriculum emphasises inquiry-based learning, use of primary and secondary historical sources, debates, research projects, field visits, and community engagement. It integrates core competencies, values, and pertinent and contemporary issues such as human rights, governance, social justice, national cohesion, digital citizenship, environmental sustainability, and global awareness to prepare learners for responsible and active participation in society.

• Category:

  Curriculum Designs
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  HISTORY AND CITIZENSHIP

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