A total of 400 heads and teachers of kindergarten and proprietors from private basic schools in Sunyani East and West municipalities have undergone a two-week intensive in-service training. The program aimed to strengthen early childhood education (ECD) and equip learners with 21st Century Skills, Values, and Ethics. The training was organized by Sabre Education, a Non-Governmental Organization, in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service (GES).
The training program covered the new KG curriculum, which focuses on foundational learning and the development of essential skills. According to Mr. Theophilus Cudjoe, Senior Programs Officer at Sabre Education, the training was designed to enhance classroom activities, particularly in private schools. Many teachers in private schools lack basic level and professional teaching backgrounds, highlighting the need for guidance in teaching and shaping learners in their early stages of formal education.
The revised curriculum consists of information, abilities, preparation, and programs required by learners. Mr. Godwin Addo, an Assistant Programme Officer at Sabre Education, explained that early childhood education has become the world's fastest-growing field. The revised curriculum aims to address learning gaps in the educational sector. The training program is expected to have a positive impact on the quality of education provided in kindergarten schools.
The training program was conducted in response to the need for quality education in the early stages of formal education. Participants were selected from private basic schools in Sunyani East and West municipalities. The program was designed to provide teachers with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively teach and shape learners in their early stages of formal education.
Sabre Education, in collaboration with GES, has been engaged in early childhood development education in Ghana. The organization's efforts aim to improve the quality of education provided in kindergarten schools. The training program is part of a broader initiative to enhance early childhood education in Ghana.
The impact of the training program is expected to be significant, particularly in addressing learning gaps in the educational sector. The revised curriculum and the training provided to teachers are expected to improve the quality of education provided in kindergarten schools. This, in turn, is expected to have a positive impact on the overall education sector in Ghana.
The training program is a significant step towards achieving the goals of early childhood education in Ghana. The program's focus on foundational learning and the development of essential skills is expected to have a lasting impact on the education sector. The collaboration between Sabre Education and GES is a testament to the efforts being made to improve education in Ghana.
Key points
- The training program covered the new KG curriculum, which focuses on foundational learning and the development of essential skills.
- The training program was designed to enhance classroom activities, particularly in private schools.
- The revised curriculum aims to address learning gaps in the educational sector.
