We will shift structure and content of Ghana’s education system – Finance Minister

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Attah has stated that the Akufo-Addo government, over the medium term, aims to shift the structure and content of Ghana’s education system away from merely passing examinations to building character.
Presenting the 2017 budget dubbed the ”Asempa budget” on the floor of parliament Thursday, the finance minister explained that nurturing values and raising literate, confident and engaged citizens who can think critically will all be part of the shift.
According to him, government will also redefine basic education to include secondary education, covering technical, vocational and agricultural education.
”As part of this initiative, Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE) will be used as a tool for placement of students into second cycle schools and not for certification.”
”To improve the quality and relevance of education, and further make the products of our school system competitive, Government will review the Basic level curriculum to focus on the four R’s (Reading, wRiting, aRithmetic and Recreation to include life skills and creative skills). Government intends to ensure that all our children have these basic skills when they exit the Primary School system.”

Source: otecfmghana.com