Gov’t yet to adopt new basic school curriculum as GES reviews proposal – Haruna Iddrisu

Government is yet to formally adopt the revised Kindergarten to Primary Six curriculum developed by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA), with the proposal currently undergoing further review.

This was disclosed by the Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, during the 73rd anniversary celebration of Great Apam Senior High School in the Central Region.

According to him, the proposed curriculum was submitted by NaCCA to the Ministry of Education and is now being reviewed by the Ghana Education Service (GES).

He explained that after the GES review, the proposal will be forwarded to Cabinet for approval before it can be formally adopted and implemented.

Mr. Iddrisu said the review seeks to transform basic education by equipping children with practical skills and values needed to navigate an increasingly technology-driven world.

“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.”

The Minister said the proposed changes will introduce areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, STEM, electronics and digital learning at the basic education level.

“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 the integration of these subjects, alongside moral and values education, is intended to give pupils the skills, creativity and critical-thinking abilities required to compete in the global economy.

Meanwhile, Mr. Iddrisu announced plans to upgrade Great Apam Senior High School from Category B to Category A.

He said the school would benefit from infrastructure expansion and renovation under the Transformative Secondary Education for Access, Results and Relevance for Jobs (STARR-J) project.

Government will also work to complete abandoned GETFund projects at the school and provide a school bus to support its transportation needs.

The Minister said the interventions are part of efforts to expand access to quality secondary education while improving learning environments and infrastructure in selected schools.