The study investigated reasons for low engagement time and its impact on the implementation of the Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC) in secondary schools in Makoni District of Manicaland Province. The investigation employed mixed methods research design. The target population comprised all school heads and teachers in secondary schools in the District. A convenience sampling strategy was used to select schools to participate in the study. The researchers got a list of names of secondary school heads from the District Schools Inspector. A purposive sampling technique was used to select 9 school heads who had the relevant knowledge, experience and were involved as supervisors in CBC implementation, to participate in the study. A total of 32 teachers were randomly selected, bringing the total number of respondents to 41, made up of 9 school heads and 32 teachers. A structured questionnaire with closed-ended and open-ended questions, a face-to-face interview and documentary analysis were the data-gathering instruments. Study findings revealed that the reasons for low engagement time, that had moderate to very large impact on the implementation of Competence-Based Curriculum in Secondary Schools in Makoni District, were: low remuneration of teachers; learner absenteeism; COVID 19-induced lockdowns; late attendance of lessons by learners; and shortage of teaching and learning materials. The study recommends that teachers plan and conduct interactive, interesting learner-centred lessons that motivate students to attend lessons and want to report for lessons early. Government and School Responsible Authorities are urged to staff develop and conscientise teachers on the importance of the teaching profession and its role in human capital development; and to improve teachers' conditions of service.
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