Abstract: While many African countries strive to adopt competency-based curriculum which appears to not only instill knowledge but also develop ability to apply appropriate skills to real life situations amongst learners, the stage of effectively implementing it still remains quite challenging. The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of teacher training on effective implementation of CBCin public primary schools in Uasin-Gishu County in Kenya. The study was based on Gross's (1971) curriculum implementation theory. Embedded within pragmatisms as the research philosophy and descriptive survey design, the study utilized mixed methods approach to collect and analyze both qualitative and quantitative data. The study area was Uasin-Gishu County. Target population was 455 participants.....
Key words: Teacher Training, Implementation, Competency-Based Curriculum
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