Neogenics Education Group applauds new basic school curriculum

The Neogenics Education Group has commended government for the introduction of a new curriculum for kindergarten and primary schools in the country.

Delivering the state of the nation’s address,  President Akufo-Addo mentioned how the new system is expected to “make education in Ghana the best in quality and is also fit for the needs of the 21st century.”

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The President also noted that, the new curriculum which is drawn from best practices globally, is expected to focus on making Ghanaian children confident, innovative, creative-thinking, digitally-literate, well-rounded and patriotic citizens.

“Mathematics, Science, Reading, Writing and Creativity are, therefore, at the heart of this new curriculum,” he added.

Educational Consultancy, Neogenics Education Group, following this revelation, have expressed confidence in the new system, arguing that, it is exactly what the nation needs to further enrich the system.

“This reform is the way forward to make Ghana a global player in the educational space. It will also prepare the Ghanaian child to compete with other children all over the world.

“It will also offer children the opportunities to become digital literates, possess an enquiring mind and think outside the box. It is a good move and needs the support of all teachers, unions, parents and educational stakeholders in the country to give it the enabling environment for it to thrive.”

The group also adviced that our mode of teaching and learning be shifted towards making room for more practicality. This they suggest will help children apply what they are taught.

“It is time we moved away from rote learning and teaching and assessment based on retrieval of facts. This will prevent challenges such as what the winners of the 2018 National Science & Maths faced in Portugal , where in a competition, according to Dr. Elsie Effah Kaufmann the quiz mistress, they performed woefully because they could not apply memorized science facts and content and were unfamiliar with scientific equipment given them. The intelligence and mental muscles of our national champions were dwarfed by their international counterparts. They were unable to translate all the theories into useful outcomes.”

Senior High School to be included in Basic education

The President in his address also announced that, his administration will this year, set out to acquire legislation to redefine basic education to include Senior High School.

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“Poverty should not be an excuse for any Ghanaian child not to reach their full potential. It, therefore, warms my heart that we are now able to say that education in the public sector is free from Kindergarten to Senior High School, and, that this year, legislation would be passed to redefine basic education to include Senior High School, ” he said.
As it stands, basic education ranges from kindergarten to Junior High School.

About Neogenics Education Group

Neogenics Education Group is an Independent Educational Consultancy and Service Providers delivering excellent training and educational consultancy services.

Our vision is “to equip educational institutions and individuals with appropriate tools, skills, training, resources and advisory services which will enable them deliver their goals effectively and maximize their potential.”

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