On Thursday, 17th April 2025, educators from across the country tuned in for another enriching UPSTU ProDev Hour session led by Kaziba Stephen, an experienced educator and curriculum expert. The topic, “How to Write a Project Report in the New Curriculum,” tackled one of the most critical yet often misunderstood components of learner assessment under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
Kaziba walked teachers through the full structure and purpose of a well-developed student project report—from planning, execution, to final documentation. Participants were reminded that a quality project report goes beyond format it captures a learner’s journey through problem identification, process, and product development.
A key highlight was the alignment of report writing with real-world themes like “Skills and Innovation for Sustainable Living” and “Utilization of Available Resources for Community Development.” Through practical examples, Mr. Kaziba demonstrated how students can turn local challenges like poor sanitation or waste disposal into opportunities for innovation.
Teachers were equipped with a clear breakdown of report sections, including:
- A cover/title page with theme, school, and learner details;
- An introduction that outlines the problem, objectives, and justification;
- A body covering activities, resources, challenges, and solutions;
- A conclusion summarizing achievements and offering recommendations.
He emphasized that reporting should also reflect generic skills like time management, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. He encouraged participants to guide learners in keeping detailed records such as budgets, stakeholder letters, photos, and even video clips to enrich their final submissions.
The session demystified CBC reporting timelines as well: project planning begins in Senior 3 (Term 2), with implementation in Term 3, reporting in Term 1 of Senior 4, and dissemination in Term 2.
Ultimately, the message was clear: project reports are not just paperwork they’re proof of growth. As Mr. Kaziba put it, “A project report should show the learner’s voice, choices, and competence in solving real-life problems.“
Access the ProDev session here
https://www.youtube.com/live/GZQFMymUHdg?feature=shared
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