Vision 2030 is premised on more students taking up mathematics and science in the hope that this will drive scientific inquiry and innovation. By OUMA WANZALAMore by this AuthorSecondary schools are only focusing on academic excellence and giving less focus on producing all-round students who can serve the society, a report has revealed. The report indicates that in most schools, vision, mission and motto are about the institutions being centres of academic excellence. Related Content Report: Most schools shun holistic learning“In most schools vision, mission and motto are just statement to fulfil statutory requirements with little evidence of efforts to make the vision an integral and vibrant facet of the school community,” notes the report that was released recently during a school heads and boards of management workshop in Nakuru. “There is a need for the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) model schools to adjust their vision to reflect the aspiration for becoming an effective model school,” recommends the report.

Source: Daily Nation August 09, 2017 00:00 UTC