New Ideas Concerning Arts and Social Studies Vol. 7

Globally, education systems are increasingly moving from a Content-Based Curriculum to a Competence-Based Curriculum. The education provision has shifted from rote memorisation to mastering specific skills and competencies. The study evaluates the implementation of the Competence-Based Curriculum and its effect on the competencies acquired by Students in Secondary Schools and Universities. The Competence-Based Curriculum puts emphasis on students to apply knowledge and skills in the real-world environment. It makes the curriculum more effective and responsive to societal and economic needs. It provides students with essential skills and competences for work, life and citizenship. The implementation of Competence-Based Curriculum in various countries, as well as in Tanzania, indicated some effectiveness and systemic challenges. Researchers described the empirical findings and various educational experiences happening during the implementation. The observation has been displaying students' weaknesses in demonstrating knowledge, skills, and competencies acquired from the educational programs. It is stipulated that students do not perform the educational activities that have already been conducted in the preceding educational levels. Students lack confidence in demonstrating the skills that are needed to succeed in the 21^st century. From that perspective, the educational stakeholders have been making an effort to assist students in improving the educational provision and demonstration of competencies. Various studies have been done to expand knowledge, solve problems and drive innovation. Educators provided the suggestions that should improve the educational management, experiences, infrastructures and organisation.