NCDC Introduces Gamification Guide to Support Competency-Based Learning

NCDC Introduces Gamification Guide to Support Competency-Based Learning

NCDC Introduces Gamification Guide to Support Competency-Based Learning

By Geofrey Serugo

January 19, 2026

Originally Published Here

Summary
The National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) has launched a new handbook aimed at helping pre-primary and lower primary teachers integrate gamification into classroom learning. Developed during Uganda’s transition to a Competency-Based Curriculum, the guide emphasizes learner-centered approaches that actively engage pupils in skills acquisition. It offers practical strategies for both technology-enabled and low-resource environments, ensuring inclusivity across schools. By encouraging teachers to shift from traditional instruction to facilitation, the handbook promotes individualized learner progress, motivation through rewards, and the natural integration of play into education. The initiative is expected to strengthen competency development and extend learning beyond the classroom.

Reference
Serugo, G. (2026, January 19). NCDC introduces gamification guide to support competency-based learning. The Observer. https://observer.ug/education/ncdc-introduces-gamification-guide-to-support-competency-based-learning/