Haruna Iddrisu Reveals Delay in Adopting Revised Basic School Curriculum
Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu has revealed that the 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 revised curriculum was presented to the Minister in July for further consideration and input from the Ghana Education Service (GES).
Review Underway at GES
The proposed curriculum is currently under review by the GES. Speaking at a ceremony to mark the 73rd anniversary of Great Apam Senior High School in the Central Region, Minister for Education Haruna Iddrisu explained that after the GES completes its review, the proposal would be submitted to Cabinet for approval before being formally adopted by the Ministry of Education and implemented through relevant education agencies.
Emphasis on Emerging Areas
The revised curriculum will place greater emphasis on emerging areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), electronic and digital learning, as well as moral and values education. According to the Minister, integrating these areas into the basic education curriculum will equip young learners with the knowledge, skills, creativity, critical-thinking abilities and values needed to thrive in the 21st-century economy.
Upgrading of Great Apam Senior High School
Meanwhile, the Minister for Education has announced plans to upgrade Great Apam Senior High School from a Category B to a Category A school as part of the government's broader efforts to expand access to quality secondary education. The school will benefit from infrastructure expansion, renovation, and other development interventions under the Transformative Secondary Education for Access, Results and Relevance for Jobs (STARR-J) project.
The Minister announced plans to provide a school bus to Great Apam Senior High School to support the institution's transportation needs. He said the interventions formed part of the government's broader strategy to improve infrastructure in selected Senior High Schools, increase access to secondary education, and create conducive learning environments for students across the country.
Government's Commitment to Education
The Minister reaffirmed the government's commitment to ensuring that schools receive the infrastructure, resources, and support required to provide quality education and prepare Ghanaian youth for the future. The STARR-J project is expected to contribute significantly to the expansion and improvement of secondary education infrastructure, enhance learning outcomes, and create greater opportunities for young people.
Source: Joy Online
