Curriculum Council gives a date to implement new SHS Curriculum

The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) has officially set September of this academic year as the launch date for the new Senior High School (SHS) curriculum, as announced by the Director-General, Professor Edward Appiah.

This announcement was made during a detailed presentation on the updated curriculum at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

In his address, Professor Appiah lauded the significant involvement of the UEW, noting that 60% of its faculty had played crucial roles in developing the comprehensive framework of the new SHS curriculum.

This collaboration underscores the university’s pivotal role in shaping educational standards that will influence future generations.

The revision of the curriculum is part of broader educational reforms aimed at enhancing learning outcomes and increasing accountability and equity at all levels of Ghana’s educational sector.

Professor Appiah emphasized that the new curriculum is designed to establish clear performance standards that will guide the teaching, learning, assessment, and grading of students.

A standout feature of the impending curriculum is its shift towards subject-area-based learning, which will see a reduction in the number of subjects students must tackle from 63 to 37.

This change is expected to streamline the educational process, allowing for deeper engagement and understanding of each subject area.

Additionally, the curriculum reform introduces notable changes such as making physical education an examinable subject and creating flexible pathways that allow students to tailor their education according to their interests and talents.

A significant emphasis has also been placed on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, incorporating remedial assistance and practical exercises to deepen students’ grasp of scientific concepts.

In response to these transformative educational reforms, Prof. Eric Daniel Ananga, a member of the NaCCA Board, called on teacher-training institutions like UEW to re-evaluate their teaching methodologies.

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He stressed the importance of adapting to the demands of 21st-century skills and self-directed learning environments. “Traditional teaching methods may no longer suffice in the new educational landscape,” he commented.

“It is crucial that we equip educators with innovative tools and techniques to engage and inspire students effectively.”

Echoing these sentiments, Prof. Stephen Mitchual, the Vice-Chancellor of UEW, expressed his pride in the university’s substantial contribution to the curriculum’s development.

He is optimistic that these reforms will align well with the goals set out in the Ghanaian educational strategic plan and contribute positively towards achieving sustainable development goals.

The curriculum overhaul represents a significant stride towards redefining educational excellence in Ghana.

By reducing the number of subjects and focusing on quality and relevance, the NaCCA aims to cultivate a more adaptable, knowledgeable, and skilled student body equipped to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving world.

This strategic curriculum reform is set to roll out in September, marking a pivotal moment in Ghana’s educational trajectory.

It promises to reshape the way students learn, teachers instruct, and educational institutions operate, setting a new standard for academic achievement and readiness in the modern age.

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