The government is set to introduce coding, artificial intelligence (AI), Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and ethics into Ghana’s basic education curriculum as part of efforts to prepare students for the demands of a rapidly changing world.
The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, said the revised curriculum will equip learners from kindergarten to junior high school with practical skills in technology, innovation, and critical thinking to compete in an increasingly digital global economy.
According to him, the curriculum review is aimed at strengthening science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education while ensuring that pupils develop relevant technical and problem-solving skills from an early stage.
Speaking to journalists on Monday, July 20, the Minister disclosed that the revised curriculum has reached an advanced stage and will officially be presented to the Ministry of Education on Wednesday before being forwarded for government approval.
“I am happy to note that on Wednesday, a revised curriculum for all pupils from kindergarten to junior high school will be presented formally to the Ministry of Education for onward submission to the President and for the policy to go to Cabinet and Parliament,” he said.
He added that the reforms were designed to create a “smart curriculum” with stronger integration of technology, science, engineering and mathematics.
“We have promised to introduce coding, electronics, artificial intelligence, and TVET into the basic education curriculum,” Mr Iddrisu stated.
The Education Minister also highlighted government initiatives aimed at improving access to education, particularly for girls.
He revealed that the government has distributed 12.2 million sanitary pads to support about 2.5 million female students in basic and secondary schools across the country, as part of measures to reduce barriers affecting girls’ participation in education.
