Primary School Curriculum for Uganda Primary 2

Abstract

This Curriculum is designed to address the national aims of education as specifically stated in the Government White Paper on the Education Policy Review Commission Report (1992). These aims are: a) To promote understanding and appreciation of the value of national unity, patriotism and cultural heritage, with due consideration to international relations and beneficial interdependence; b) To inculcate moral, ethical and spiritual values in the individual and to develop self discipline, integrity, tolerance and human fellowship; c) To inculcate into Ugandans a sense of service, duty and leadership for participation in civic, social and national affairs through group activities in educational institutions and the community; d) To promote scientific, technical and cultural knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to enhance individual and national development; e) To eradicate illiteracy and equip the individual with basic skills and knowledge to exploit the environment for self-development as well as national development; for better health, nutrition and family life, and the capacity for continued learning; and To equip the learners with the ability to contribute to the building of an integrated, self sustaining and independent national economy.