Management of the Implementation of Competence Based Curriculum in Enhancing Community Engagement: A Case of Tengeru Institute of Community Development and Jamii Outreach Digital and Innovation Center (TICD & JODIC)
Theresia Sebastian Bella – Tengeru Institute of Community Development
Sophia John Laiser – Tumaini University Makumira
Naisujaki Sephania Lyimo – Arusha Technical College
Email: bellatheresia1234@gmail.com/ laisersophia@gmail.com/ naiviebe@gmail.com
Abstract: The study focused on management of the implementation of competence-based curriculum (CBC) to enhance community engagement. Tengeru Institute of Community Development has partnered with Jamii Outreach Digital and Innovation Centre (JODIC) as a centre to appraise the skills gained in the classroom and apply them in the field. Two research objectives guided the study: identifying strategies and skills used in implementing competency-based curriculum at Tengeru Institute of Community Development, and examining strategies in competency-based curriculum that enhance community engagement at Jamii Outreach Digital and Innovation Center. Administrative management theory and constructivist models underpinned the study. The study adopted a qualitative research approach and a case study design. The study used a sample size of 165 participants (155 students, 8 tutors, and 2 JODIC personnel). The data was collected using structured interview guides and questionnaires. Thematic analysis and descriptive statistical analysis were employed to scrutinize the data. The findings reveal that the application of CBC to improve community engagement necessitates the use of diverse strategies and abilities by tutors, while students acquire skills that they can utilize in community engagement. However, the results showed that tutors face time constraints in fulfilling curriculum requirements, and there is ambiguity in their understanding of community engagement, which posed challenges in the implementation of CBC. The study recommends for regular training tutors at least one training seminar per semester to build capacity for CBC implementation.
