Learning of Chinese in schools will be optional – official
The man in charge of what children are learning in schools has defended the introduction of Chinese language into the Kenyan curriculum.
Chief Executive Officer of Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) Julius Jwan has argued that Chinese language is on high demand among Kenyans.
Mr Jwan said that with China being the second largest economy in the world, there is need for Kenyans to learn the language.
The language will however be taught in schools as an optional subject just like French, German and Spanish languages.
“I am urging the government to market Kenya in China so that Chinese people can come as tourists and promote the language,” he added.
Addressing journalists at KICD, Mr Jwan said three higher learning institutions, namely University of Nairobi, Kenyatta University and Moi University are offering lessons for Chinese language.
Mr Jwan assured Kenyans that KICD would include teachers in every stage of the curriculum reform process to make them aware of the developments.