Zambia Grade 6/Form 1 Curriculum (Curriculum Change in Progress) - History (Secondary)

The Zambian education system is undergoing a significant restructuring as outlined in the 2023 Zambia Education Curriculum Framework. The changes impact all levels of education, from Early Childhood Education to Tertiary Education. A key change is the restructuring of the education system from a 4-7-2-3 structure to a 3-6-4-2 structure. This means primary school will now end at Grade 6. Learners will no longer automatically progress to secondary school after Grade 6 but will instead go through a selection process. The curriculum aims to promote life-long learning, entrepreneurship, and practical skills.

The 2013 curriculum revision saw the merging of History, Civic Education, and Geography into a single subject called Social Studies. This combined subject is taught in primary school from grades 1 through 7. The Longman Social Studies textbook series is a commonly used resource for this subject. The Grade 6 textbook covers various topics, including history, geography, and civics, focusing on Zambia and the wider world. However, specific details about the history content within the revised Grade 6 Social Studies curriculum are limited based on the available search results. The curriculum framework emphasizes skills development and application of knowledge through practical activities.

The shift to a competency-based curriculum in 2013 aimed to equip learners with skills and knowledge applicable to society and the nation. The 2023 framework builds upon this foundation, further emphasizing practical skills and preparing learners for the future. The implementation of the 2023 curriculum will be phased in over four years.