Accra: Government is yet to formally adopt the revised curriculum for Kindergarten to Primary Six developed by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA). The proposed curriculum, which was presented to the Minister of Education, Mr. Haruna Iddrisu, last month, is currently undergoing review by the Ghana Education Service (GES).
According to Ghana News Agency, this information was contained in a statement signed by Mr. Hashmin Mohammed, Press Secretary to the Minister of Education. Mr. Iddrisu, speaking at a ceremony to mark the 73rd anniversary of Great Apam Senior High School in the Central Region, stated that the proposal would be submitted to Cabinet for approval following the GES review.
He mentioned that the curriculum would be formally adopted by the Ministry of Education and implemented through relevant education agencies, including the GES and the Technical and Vocational Education and Training sector. The review aims to reposition basic education to prepare Ghanaian children for modern world demands and global competitiveness.
Mr. Iddrisu emphasized that the curriculum for learners from KG to Primary Six would focus on moral values, problem-solving, critical thinking, analytical skills, and character building. He noted that, under President Mahama's Reset Agenda, the curriculum would introduce Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, along with electronics and digital learning at the basic foundation level.
The revised curriculum aims to give greater attention to these areas, equipping learners with the knowledge, skills, creativity, critical-thinking abilities, and values required to succeed in the 21st-century economy. On secondary education, Mr. Iddrisu announced plans to upgrade Great Apam Senior High School from Category B to Category A.
The school is set to benefit from infrastructure expansion, renovation, and development interventions under the Transformative Secondary Education for Access, Results and Relevance for Jobs (STARR-J) project. The Government also plans to complete abandoned Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) projects at the school and provide a school bus to meet its transportation needs.
Mr. Iddrisu stated that these interventions form part of the Government's efforts to improve infrastructure in selected Senior High Schools, expand access, and create conducive learning environments for students. The STARR-J project is expected to support the expansion and improvement of secondary education infrastructure, enhance learning outcomes, and create more opportunities for young people.