Primary Schools Urged to Adopt KPLAY for Innovative Learning Solutions

Primary Schools Urged to Adopt KPLAY for Innovative Learning Solutions.

Primary schools in the coastal region are being encouraged to adopt the Kenya Play Project (KPLAY) learning system, as stakeholders in the education sector emphasize its positive impact on academic performance.

The system, led by IREX, has introduced a more interactive approach to learning, resulting in improved outcomes.

The Kenya Play Project (KPLAY), spearheaded by IREX, is a gender-responsive and holistic initiative designed to integrate Learning Through Play with Technology (LTPT) into primary education in Kwale and Kilifi counties.

By incorporating local games, songs, and other interactive activities, the system aims to enhance the learning experience in classrooms.

KPLAY aligns with Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and helps teachers develop STEM and soft skills, which are crucial for achieving Kenya’s Vision 2030.

Enhancing Learning and Teacher Experience

During the 2nd KPLAY Conference held in Kwale County, George Kogolla, IREX’s East Africa representative, stated that the system significantly improves students’ understanding, making the learning process easier compared to previous methods.

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Kogolla observed that creative learning through technology has transformed teaching by providing more comfort and ease in the classroom, making learning less monotonous for students.

As a result, parents have been more receptive to the play-based learning system.

Widespread Adoption and Affordability

Since its introduction in 2020, over 300 schools in Kwale and Kilifi counties have adopted the KPLAY system.

Kogolla explained that by taking a place-based approach and concentrating efforts in these two counties, teachers have gained a better understanding of the program, leading to significant transformations in local learning institutions.

The affordability of KPLAY is another advantage, as learning materials are sourced from the local community, reducing the need for costly imported supplies.

Creative use of locally available and often discarded materials has made the learning process both innovative and cost-effective.

Government and Institutional Support

The Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD), Charles Ong’ondo, praised the government’s collaboration with IREX in linking play with learning.

He highlighted that play-based learning is a proven method, especially at the primary level, and KICD is working to ensure that curriculum reforms support this approach.

Ong’ondo noted that KICD’s strategic plan has been updated to align with the BETA agenda, underscoring the importance of play in learning.

Progress and Teacher Training

IREX Program Director, Lucy Maina, also highlighted the success of KPLAY in the coastal region.

To date, 2,990 teachers from 300 schools across Kwale and Kilifi counties have received vocational training on the KPLAY system, further supporting its effective implementation in the classroom.

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Primary Schools Urged to Adopt KPLAY for Innovative Learning Solutions.

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