Factors Affecting the Implementation of Competency-Based Curriculum in Lower Secondary Schools In Uganda: A Systematic Literature Review

This systematic review aimed to identify and synthesize the factors affecting the implementation of competency-based curricula (CBC) in secondary schools in Uganda. The review of the Scopus database followed a comprehensive search strategy, including electronic databases and gray literature searches conducted to identify relevant studies published between 2013 and 2022. A total of 27 studies were included in the review because of their relatedness to the study, and data were extracted and synthesized using a thematic synthesis approach. Based on PRISMA as a method and secondary data were used in the study.The study identified challneges affceting the implementation of currriculum; teachers  did not receive training about this curriculum, text books for new curriculum were inadequate hence affecting the implementation of competency based curriculum. 

The findings indicates that teacher student ratio is too high , 1:70  in one class room hence affecting the implementation.

The review found that several factors influenced the implementation of CBC, including teacher training and professional development, the availability of resources, stakeholder support, and alignment with national policies and priorities. Additionally, challenges such as inadequate funding, a lack of stakeholders' involvement, inadequate monitoring and supervision, a lack of infrastructure, and resistance to change were identified. The review also identified the importance of effective leadership, teacher motivation, and student-centered learning in facilitating successful implementation. The review highlights the need for continued efforts to support CBC implementation in Uganda, particularly through targeted training and support for teachers and stakeholders, and increased investment in resources and infrastructure. According to the results, its recommended for all secondary schools and government to ensure that instructional materials to be available at the school premises, proper training of personel to enusre effective implemetation of educational policy and involvement of all stakeholders and their roles and responsibilities should be spelt out clearly