Zimbabwe Lower 6 Curriculum - History

History Curriculum Overview

The History curriculum in Zimbabwe has undergone significant changes in recent years, culminating in the adoption of the Heritage-Based Curriculum framework for 2024-2030. This new curriculum emphasizes Zimbabwe's cultural heritage, history, and values, promoting a more holistic and learner-centered approach. History of Zimbabwe is now a compulsory subject. The emphasis is on practical application, with school-based projects replacing Continuous Assessment Learning Areas (CALA).

Heritage-Based Curriculum (2024-2030)

This curriculum framework aims to integrate indigenous knowledge systems, cultural heritage, and national values into the education system. It is designed to be flexible, allowing learners to choose research topics and projects. The curriculum offers five learning pathways: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM); Visual and Performing Arts; Technical and Vocational subjects; Humanities; and Heritage studies. It is anchored on five pillars: teaching, research, community engagement, innovation, and industrialization. The implementation of this curriculum involves printing and distributing relevant materials, teacher training, and infrastructure development.

Previous Curriculum (Pre-2024)

While specific details about the Lower 6 History syllabus pre-2024 are not readily available, previous iterations of the curriculum focused on a more traditional approach to history education. One study examined the Form 5-6 Zimbabwean History curriculum, highlighting its structure and content. Another study discussed the implementation of a new history curriculum, noting challenges in adapting to new teaching methods and contextual realities.