The Competency-Based Approach in Benin: only 30% of schools apply it, according to Éric Alabi

In his thesis defended at the University of Toulouse - Jean Jaurès, Éric Alabi reveals that only 30% of primary schools in Benin apply the Competency-Based Approach (CBA), despite a budget of 500,000 dollars allocated for teacher training for the 2022-2023 school year. This situation raises questions about the effectiveness of the educational policies in place.

The Competency-Based Approach (CBA) has been adopted by the Beninese educational authorities to better prepare young people for the job market. However, two decades after its introduction, only 30% of primary schools in Benin actually apply it. This finding highlights the obstacles to the implementation of the CBA, notably the lack of teacher training and cultural resistances rooted in traditional pedagogical practices.

Éric Alabi's research has shown that the lack of adequate teacher training is a major obstacle to the adoption of the CBA. Indeed, without solid training, teachers often feel lost, leading to resistance to the implementation of this approach. The budget of 500,000 dollars allocated for teacher training for the 2022-2023 school year is insufficient to overcome these challenges.

To improve the CBA in Benin, it is crucial that decision-makers invest in continuous teacher training and in the improvement of educational infrastructures. Investors should focus on projects that promote the ownership of the CBA, in order to maximize their impact and meet the growing needs of the job market. Swift and targeted action is essential to capitalize on this opportunity.

« « Only 30% of primary schools in Benin apply the CBA, which shows the urgency of adequate teacher training, » declares Éric Alabi. »

« « Éric Alabi's study highlights the challenges of education in Benin and underscores the importance of access to knowledge for decision-makers, » affirms the Lektaris team. »