Teachers’ Perceptions of Competency-Based Curriculum Implementation, and Government Support: A Mixed Methods Study on Grade 1-5 Teachers in Homabay County, Kenya

Education reform is necessary as it allows a country to periodically review, revise, and evaluate its education systems programs. Kenya recently adopted competency-based system, known competency-Based Curriculum(CBC). This approach students work at their own pace demonstrate mastery of the competencies required for chosen field study. However, previous studies on implementation stages CBC, particularly in elementary teacher preparedness, have indicated that teachers' knowledge CBC inadequate, they are ill-prepared, thus unable effectively teach new curriculum. Therefore, this study aims investigate perceptions, self-efficacy digital technology use, government support identify challenges teachers facing needed implement The used mixed-method convergent research design answer questions. participants were grade 1-5 drawn from Homa Bay county. findings revealed conflicting views about CBC. Among all survey constructs, resource had highest mean, while need training information communication provision materials schools mostly unfavorable. Survey respondents moderate agreement with relevant assertions. recommends use perception theory instead opinions can help create links between identified issues outcomes. Further examine how parents perceive involvement aid learners' acquisition skills. Keywords: Teachers’ Competency-based curriculum, Government support, Digital DOI: 10.7176/JEP/14-9-09 Publication date: March 31 st 2023