By: Kekeli K. Blamey
Ghana’s education system has taken a significant leap forward with the introduction of a new Senior High School (SHS) curriculum.
The new curriculum, designed to provide students with flexible learning pathways, aims to equip learners with the necessary foundational knowledge and understanding.
Mr Kofi Asare, Executive Director of Africa Education Watch stated that the curriculum allows learners to choose subjects that align with their strengths and interests, a significant departure from the old system.
First-year students undergo assessments to identify their strengths and suitable subjects.
The curriculum includes remedial components for Maths and English, with diagnostic tests to pinpoint areas where students need extra support.
Mr Asare encouraged parents and stakeholders to embrace this change, highlighting its potential to guide learners toward their future academic and career goals.
The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) and the Ghana Education Service (GES), launched the new secondary education curriculum for Senior High Schools (SHS), Senior High Technical Schools (SHTS), and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) schools across the country.
For the past two years, NaCCA, the agency responsible for developing curricula in Ghana, has worked alongside GES to plan and roll out the new curriculum.
All second-cycle institutions are now using the new curriculum.
This new curriculum is a significant step toward modernizing Ghana’s education system, and it’s exciting to see the potential it holds for students and educators alike.