Accra: The Conference of Heads of Assisted Senior High Schools (CHOPSS) has recently conducted a training program for private second-cycle teachers on implementing the new curriculum effectively. The initiative aims to ensure that educators are well-equipped to handle the updated educational framework.
According to Ghana News Agency, the program gathered participants from the Volta, Eastern, Greater Accra, Central, and Western regions, building on previous training sessions held in other areas of the country. Each participating institution was represented by the head of the school, the assistant headmaster in charge of academics, and an IT officer.
During the training, participants received instruction on the Senior High School (SHS) Internal Assessment Structure, the Transcript System, and the use of Lab Science Online. The event was organized by CHOPSS in collaboration with the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA), the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), and the National Schools Inspectorate Authority.
Mr. Ishaque Kwaku Mensah, National President of CHOPSS, emphasized the importance of integrating the new curriculum in private schools to improve learning outcomes. He stated that the training aimed to help teachers identify students’ talents and develop strategies to support their growth, while promoting inclusive education.
The curriculum, developed by NaCCA, is designed to prepare students for higher education, employment, and adult life by focusing on knowledge, skills, and competencies. It adopts a learner-centred approach, emphasizing 21st-century skills, character development, and shared values.
Mr. Joseph K. Dzamesi, General Secretary of CHOPSS, explained that the introduction of the transcript system under the standard-based curriculum will apply to all second-cycle schools. This system ensures that students’ academic records are stored both in schools and within the WAEC database, simplifying transcript preparation upon completion.
Mr. Lawrence Dzamasi, Deputy Registrar in charge of Test Development at WAEC, praised the participants’ readiness to embrace changes aimed at enhancing educational standards. He highlighted the importance of providing equal opportunities for both public and private schools under the new policies.
Participants expressed their appreciation for the training, seeing it as a significant step in educational advancement. Mr. Nathan Dalali, a teacher at Action Progressive SHS, described the program as useful and learner-centred, while Mr. Samuel Otoo from Obama College in Mankessim committed to utilizing the acquired knowledge to improve his school’s educational outcomes.