The study examined the influence of teachers' professional development (TPD) on the implementation of Competence-Based Education (CBE) in public comprehensive schools in Mbeere North Sub-County, Embu, Kenya. The following research question guided the study: In what ways does teachers’ professional development influence the implementation of Competence- Based Education? The study was anchored on the Organizational Readiness for Change Theory. The target population included 98 public comprehensive schools with 1216 teachers, 4980 pupils from Grades Seven and Eight, and 98 head teachers. Moreover, 5 Curriculum Support Officers were also targeted. This study used both probability (Simple Random Sampling and Stratified Random Sampling) and non-probability (Purposive Sampling) techniques to obtain a representative sample from the target population. The sample size was 682 participants comprising of 15 Head Teachers, 292 teachers, 370 pupils and 5 Curriculum support officers. Questionnaire was used to collect quantitative data from teachers and qualitative data from Curriculum Support Officers and head teachers through interview guides, and a focus group discussion guide for pupils. Descriptive statistics summarized findings, and Pearson Product Moment Correlation tested relationships between TPD and CBE implementation. The study revealed that regular training, mentorship, and peer learning positively influenced CBE adoption, although inconsistencies in training relevance, resource provision, and follow-up limited effectiveness. It concluded that effective CBE adoption requires strengthened professional development support, sustained mentorship, and resource facilitation by head teachers, school boards, and the Ministry of Education.
Competence-Based Education, Professional Development, Mentorship, Instructional Supervision, Teacher Capacity Building
Kagendo, A.D., Theodorah, M., & Wambiya, P. (2025). How teachers’ professional development influences the implementation of competence-based education in comprehensive schools in Mbeere North Sub-County, Embu, Kenya. Journal of Africana Articles, 3(28), 1-21. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo. 17036091
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