Ghana's revised national curriculum will introduce robotics, electronics, artificial intelligence and coding at the basic education level, Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced on Monday. The National Curriculum Review Committee is expected to submit its final report within two weeks, after which the government will launch the new framework.
The reforms aim to equip young learners with practical digital skills and ethical values from early childhood. The minister said the changes are part of a broader plan to improve employability and prepare students for a technology-driven future.
Curriculum overhaul targets foundational skills
Iddrisu confirmed that the upcoming curriculum will embed coding, robotics, electronics and artificial intelligence into foundational learning. "We'll introduce robotics, electronics, AI, and coding at the foundational learning level. And we also will include ethical values in the early childhood development of Ghanaian young people," he said.
The National Curriculum Review Committee has been working on the revisions and will deliver its report shortly. Once reviewed, the government will officially launch the curriculum to guide teaching in basic schools.
Minister warns on school discipline
Beyond curriculum changes, the minister expressed concern about rising indiscipline in senior high schools. He cited the recent destruction of CCTV cameras at Prempeh College in Kumasi, allegedly by students, calling the incident unacceptable and a threat to educational progress.
While the new curriculum focuses on digital literacy and ethics, Iddrisu stressed that maintaining discipline remains critical to creating effective learning environments.
Why this matters for education professionals
For teachers and school administrators, the revised curriculum signals a shift toward integrating AI for Education into everyday classroom practice. Educators will need to develop competencies in teaching coding, robotics and AI concepts at basic levels. The emphasis on ethical values also suggests schools may need to incorporate new methods for character education. With the report due in two weeks, schools should prepare for training and resource adjustments sooner rather than later.
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