Lower Secondary Curriculum (LSC)
The Ugandan new national curriculum is called the Lower Secondary Curriculum (LSC). It was introduced by the National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) and officially implemented in 2020 for Senior 1 (S1) students.
Key Features of the LSC:
-Competency-based learning instead of rote memorization
-Reduction in subjects from 43 to 21 learning areas
-Emphasis on practical skills and critical thinking
-Inclusion of ICT, entrepreneurship, and life skills
-Project-based assessment instead of focusing only on exams
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