Objectives of Secondary Education in Kenya

Objectives of Secondary Education

Secondary Education should provide the learner with opportunities to:

1. Acquire Knowledge: Obtain necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes for the development of the self and the nation.
2. Patriotism: Promote love for and loyalty to the nation.
3. Social Cohesion: Promote harmonious co-existence among the peoples of Kenya.
4. Holistic Development: Develop mentally, socially, morally, physically, and spiritually.
5. Cultural Respect: Enhance understanding and respect for own and other people’s cultures and their place in contemporary society.
6. Global Awareness: Enhance understanding and appreciation of inter-relationships among nations.
7. Wellness: Promote positive environmental and health practices.
8. Academic Foundation: Build a firm foundation for further education and training.
9. Critical Thinking: Develop ability for enquiry, critical thinking, and rational judgment.
10. Social Adjustment: Develop into a responsible and socially well-adjusted person.
11. Inclusion: Promote acceptance of and respect for all persons.
12. Lifelong Learning: Enhance enjoyment in learning.
13. Talent Cultivation: Identify individual talents and develop them.
14. Industrial Growth: Build a foundation for technological and industrial development.
15. Self-Discipline: Develop into a self-disciplined individual who appreciates work and manages time properly.