Ghana is set to begin a major overhaul of its basic education curriculum, with coding, artificial intelligence (AI), electronics and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) expected to become part of the learning experience from kindergarten through junior high school.
The Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, said the reforms are aimed at preparing young learners with the practical and technological skills required to compete in a rapidly changing global economy.
Speaking to the press on Monday, July 20, the Minister said the revised curriculum had reached an advanced stage and would be formally submitted to the Ministry of Education on Wednesday for further processing.
He explained that the document would subsequently be forwarded to the President before being subjected to the required policy approval processes, including consideration by Cabinet and Parliament.
Mr Iddrisu said the review was intended to create a “smart curriculum” that would deepen the integration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education while strengthening critical thinking, innovation and technical skills among pupils.
The planned curriculum will also include ethics as part of efforts to ensure that learners develop not only technological competencies but also responsible values as they engage with emerging technologies.
The Minister further disclosed that the government had distributed 12.2 million sanitary pads to support about 2.5 million female students in basic and secondary schools.
He said the intervention formed part of broader efforts to improve access to education and address challenges that could affect the participation of girls in school.
