Zimbabwe teachers want changes to the new school curriculum. The Progressive Teachers Union says the heritage program asks students to do far more work than they can handle. Union leader Majongwe wrote letters to education officials about the problems. The ministry has not answered their concerns from March. Teachers worry that students cannot finish all the required tasks.
Grade 7 students must complete 12 different projects before September. Half of these assignments were supposed to happen last year. Form 4 and Form 6 students face the same problem with double workloads. Majongwe calls this timeline impossible for young learners. Schools struggle to help students meet these tight deadlines.
The union believes these projects focus on theory rather than practical skills. Students spend time on paperwork instead of learning useful abilities. Teachers think the ministry cares more about test scores than real education. The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council needs these marks for student ratings. Majongwe wants officials to create assignments that solve actual community problems.
Grade 7 students must complete 12 different projects before September. Half of these assignments were supposed to happen last year. Form 4 and Form 6 students face the same problem with double workloads. Majongwe calls this timeline impossible for young learners. Schools struggle to help students meet these tight deadlines.
The union believes these projects focus on theory rather than practical skills. Students spend time on paperwork instead of learning useful abilities. Teachers think the ministry cares more about test scores than real education. The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council needs these marks for student ratings. Majongwe wants officials to create assignments that solve actual community problems.
