Story by: Paul Mensah Nsor
The Ministry of Education has launched the revised Complementary Basic Education (CBE) curriculum, a significant milestone in the country's efforts to ensure inclusive and quality education for all. The event, attended by stakeholders from government agencies, development partners, and education experts, highlights Ghana's commitment to leaving no child behind.
Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, Deputy Minister of Education, emphasized the importance of the revised curriculum in providing a second chance for children who missed out on early education. "The Complementary Basic Education Programme represents one of our most critical interventions in advancing equity," he stated.
The revised curriculum aligns with Ghana's standard-based curriculum and incorporates lessons from the Ghana Learning Early Grade Programme. It focuses on foundational literacy, numeracy, and life skills, delivered through the mother tongue, to equip children aged 8-16 with the necessary skills for successful transition into mainstream education.
Key Highlights:
- Inclusive Education: The CBE programme targets vulnerable children, providing them with accessible and relevant education.
- Quality Learning: The revised curriculum emphasizes foundational competences, improved learning materials, and effective teaching approaches.
- Partnerships: Collaboration with development partners, including the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, UNICEF, and the Liminals Fund, has been instrumental in developing the revised curriculum.
Dr. Apaak commended the Complementary Education Agency and the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment for their leadership in revising the curriculum. He also thanked development partners for their technical and financial support.
The Deputy Minister emphasized the need for effective implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the revised curriculum. "Let us deepen our collaboration and remain focused on nothing but results," he urged.
The launch of the revised CBE curriculum reaffirms Ghana's commitment to equity, inclusion, and opportunity in education, ensuring that every Ghanaian child matters and has access to quality learning opportunities.
