The Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has disclosed that a revised curriculum for learners from Kindergarten to Junior High School will be formally presented to the Ministry of Education on Wednesday, July 22.
According to the Minister, the revised curriculum, developed by the National Curriculum Review Agency (NaCCA), will subsequently be submitted to President John Dramani Mahama for consideration before being presented to Cabinet and Parliament for approval.
Speaking at the government’s Accountability Series on Monday, July 20, Haruna Iddrisu said the curriculum review forms part of government’s efforts to transform basic education and equip learners with skills relevant to the changing demands of society.
“One of the most significant decisions we took as government was to revise our education curriculum, and the agency responsible is NaCCA, the National Curriculum Review Agency. They were asked to revise our education curriculum from Kindergarten to Junior High School,” he said.
The Education Minister explained that the review is aimed at introducing a more technology-focused approach to learning, with greater emphasis on science, engineering, mathematics and innovation.
The revised curriculum he said will incorporate new areas such as coding, electronics, artificial intelligence and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to prepare students with practical skills from an early stage.
Beyond technical knowledge, the new curriculum will place strong emphasis on ethics, civic responsibility and patriotism to help shape responsible citizens.
“More importantly, ethics and ethical values, how the child grows up knowing what state resources are, knowing how to be patriotic and responsible, and knowing how to be civic responsible will be an integral part of our revised curriculum,” he added.
The Minister also highlighted government’s efforts to improve learning conditions at the basic education level, including increased support through capitation grants and measures to ensure their timely release to schools.
