As the country prepares to fully adopt the Competence Based Education (CBE), stakeholders have been challenged to encourage more learners to take up Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) pathway in Senior school.
The call was made during a one-week STEM outreach and mentorship programme organized by the Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) in Trans Nzoia County.
The STEM outreach programme which targeted five junior schools, saw learners being taken through practical activities where locally available materials were used in learning concepts in Integrated Science, Mathematics and pre-technical studies.
During the outreach, CEMASTEA national trainer Richard Jakomanyo, challenged teachers to involve practical activities in learning of STEM subjects in a bid to make more learners develop interest in pursuing the STEM pathway. "This STEM outreach program focuses on equipping junior school learners with skills and knowledge on STEM as they prepare to transit to senior school.
