The government has not yet formally approved the revised curriculum for learners from Kindergarten through Primary Six, which was developed by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, known as NaCCA, as authorities continue consultations and assessments before its eventual adoption.
NaCCA presented the proposed revision of the basic school curriculum to the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, in July for further consideration and contributions from the Ghana Education Service. The proposal seeks to reshape foundational education by introducing contemporary knowledge areas alongside stronger emphasis on character development, analytical abilities and practical learning.
Speaking during a ceremony commemorating the 73rd anniversary of Great Apam Senior High School in the Central Region, Mr Iddrisu disclosed that the proposed curriculum was currently being examined by the Ghana Education Service.
The Education Minister explained that once the GES completes its assessment, the proposal will be forwarded to Cabinet for consideration and approval. Following Cabinet approval, the Ministry of Education will formally adopt the curriculum and oversee its implementation through the relevant educational institutions, including the Ghana Education Service and the Technical and Vocational Education and Training sector.
Mr Iddrisu said the review is intended to reposition basic education in response to the rapidly changing demands of the contemporary world while ensuring that Ghanaian children acquire the competencies required to compete effectively in an increasingly knowledge driven global economy.
He explained that the revised framework would extend beyond conventional classroom instruction by giving greater attention to moral development, problem solving, critical reasoning, analytical competence and character formation.
“We are repositioning the curriculum for learners from KG to Primary Six, with emphasis on moral values. Classroom learning alone is not enough. Problem solving, critical thinking, analytical skills and character building will be central to the curriculum,” he stated.
The Minister further disclosed that the proposed curriculum would incorporate emerging fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, alongside electronic and digital learning and stronger instruction in moral and ethical values.
Mr Iddrisu said the initiative formed part of President John Mahama’s Reset Agenda and would introduce modern technological and scientific concepts to children at the earliest stages of their formal education.
“I am happy to note that, under President Mahama’s Reset Agenda, we will introduce Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, as well as electronics and digital learning, at the basic foundation level,” he said.
According to the Minister, introducing these disciplines at the foundational stage would help children develop the knowledge, practical abilities, creativity and critical reasoning required to navigate the demands of the modern economy.
He added that the revised educational approach would seek to combine intellectual development with values and responsible citizenship, thereby producing young people who are not only academically capable but also equipped to contribute meaningfully to national development.
Great Apam Senior High School Set for Category A Upgrade
Meanwhile, Mr Iddrisu has announced plans to elevate Great Apam Senior High School from Category B to Category A as part of government’s broader programme to improve secondary education infrastructure and widen access to quality educational opportunities.
The Minister said the institution would benefit from infrastructure expansion, rehabilitation and other development initiatives under the Transformative Secondary Education for Access, Results and Relevance for Jobs project, commonly referred to as STARR J.
He explained that the government would also pursue the completion of unfinished projects financed through the Ghana Education Trust Fund at the school. The objective, he said, is to ensure that the institution has adequate classrooms, facilities and other infrastructure required to support effective teaching and learning.
Beyond infrastructure development, Mr Iddrisu announced that the government intends to provide Great Apam Senior High School with a school bus to address some of the institution’s transportation requirements.
He said the planned interventions form part of a wider government strategy aimed at strengthening infrastructure across selected Senior High Schools, expanding opportunities for secondary education and creating more suitable academic environments for students throughout the country.
The STARR J programme is expected to support the expansion and modernisation of secondary school infrastructure while contributing to improved educational outcomes and creating broader opportunities for Ghanaian young people.
Mr Iddrisu reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring that educational institutions receive the infrastructure, teaching resources and institutional support necessary to deliver quality education and prepare Ghana’s young population for the social, technological and economic demands of the future.
