Why introduce a new curriculum?

The structure and content of the old primary curriculum has not kept pace with the modern-day needs of our rapidly changing nation. It is overloaded with subjects and content, with limited flexibility in teaching and learning activities. It also stresses too much on the teaching of content and passing of exams instead of ensuring that children acquire lifelong skills and can apply the knowledge acquired. Further, evidence from national and international assessment reports on Ghana’s learning outcomes indicate that, Ghana underperforms in both literacy and numeracy. The new curriculum will ensure that our children can think more creatively and have both the confidence and competence to participate fully in the Ghanaian society as responsible local and global citizens.