The reflection on recent Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results has revealed that many teachers are still not comfortable with the new Standard-Based Curriculum introduced by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) in 2019, according to an educationist.
Captain Israel Nyako, the Garrison Education Officer (GEO) of the Ghana Armed Forces Education Corpse at the 3 Garrison Education Centre-Liberation Barracks, Sunyani was addressing participants during the closing ceremony of a three day workshop organized for education instructors and other stakeholders in the Sunyani municipality.
He indicated that the performance of learners in the BECE points to challenges faced in the implementation of the curriculum at the classroom level.
Captain Nyako noted that many teachers lack adequate knowledge and understanding of the new curriculum, a situation he believes has contributed to the poor performance on the part of the learners.
“The reflection of the BECE results pointed to the fact that teachers are not comfortable with the new curriculum. This translates into the results at the level of the learners, showing poor improvement. The teachers do not have adequate knowledge about it,” he stated.
Workshop to Strengthen Capacity
The workshop, which trained about 170 teachers, is aimed at refreshing and revising the knowledge of school instructors, SISOS, head teachers of barracks schools, sister schools, assistant head teachers, newly appointed headteachers in the Sunyani municipality and all teachers of barracks schools.
It focuses on their roles in monitoring and supervising school administration and management, as well as effective implementation of the new GES Standard-Based Curriculum.
The GEO explained that the training serves as an orientation programme to equip educators with the necessary understanding and skills to confidently deliver the curriculum.
“Our targets for the workshop are refreshing, revising and teaching instructors, head teachers, assistant head teachers and facilitators on their roles in relation to monitoring and supervising in school administration and management, and a clearer understanding of the new GES curriculum,” he said.
Key Focus Areas
He outlined the key focal points of the Garrison education centre as promoting unity within the teaching profession, enhancing professional development, achieving result-oriented outcomes among learners, and supporting infrastructure development.
According to him, building a united front among teachers and strengthening continuous professional development are essential steps toward improving academic performance and ensuring effective curriculum delivery.
Participating Schools
The third day of the workshop brought together educators from the five schools under the 3 Garrison Education Centre at Liberation Barracks in Sunyani. The schools include: Liberation Basic School, Garrison Basic School, Service Basic School, Forces Basic School and
Garrison Kindergarten.
Captain Nyako expressed optimism that the training would significantly improve teachers’ confidence in delivering the new curriculum and ultimately lead to better performance in future BECE.
He emphasized that sustained monitoring, supervision, and professional collaboration will be critical in achieving the desired educational outcomes within the Garrison Education Centre.
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