Ghana is reforming its education curriculum to align with current global trends and drive economic growth, Dr. Clement Abas Apaak, the Deputy Education Minister, informed participants at Japan Expo 2025.
Speaking at the exhibition, the Deputy Minister revealed that the government is establishing a strong foundation upon which Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET), as well as Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), will flourish.
He noted that the government’s commitment is rooted in Sustainable Development Goal 4, which focuses on ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all.
“Our government, the NDC government, recognizes that STEM and TVET are essential to driving innovation, fostering economic growth, and addressing the complex challenges of the 21st century,” Dr. Apaak stated on Friday.
He continued, “Our agenda is built on several key pillars, with a strong emphasis on transforming TVET to meet the demands of the rapidly evolving global economy. Within this context, we are strategically transforming and reforming our curriculum. We are initiating what we call the SMART curriculum, which aims to seamlessly integrate STEM, coding, and digital literacy into the basic school system.”
Dr. Apaak explained that introducing STEM programs at the basic level will enable learners to become familiar with key concepts of the field during their formative years. He emphasized that a transformed curriculum will yield benefits beyond academics, equipping students with essential employable and entrepreneurial skills.
Discussing investments in TVET, the Deputy Minister stated that the government intends to make the program a primary learning alternative for Ghanaian students, rather than an area reserved for academically weaker learners.
He clarified that this is why the administration has facilitated the integration of AI tools to align vocational learning with the changing demands of industries.
He itemized several interventions, including initiatives such as the One Tech, One Teacher, One Laptop Initiative, the Smart Schools Project, I-Campus Ghana, and the Learning Management System, all part of strategic efforts to transform TVET in Ghana.
Dr. Apaak further highlighted ongoing plans to expand Information Communication and Technology (ICT) infrastructure so that it can be leveraged for quality STEM education.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana