By Kodjo Adams
Accra, May 20, GNA – The Conference of Heads of Assisted Senior High Schools (CHOPSS), has trained some private second-cycle teachers on the new curriculum to ensure its effective implementation.
The programme brought together participants from Volta, Eastern, Greater Accra, Central, and Western regions, following similar training in other parts of the country.
Each institution was represented by the head of school, assistant headmaster in charge of academics, and IT officer.
Participants received training on the SHS Internal Assessment Structure, Transcript System, and the use of Lab Science Online.
The training was organised by CHOPSS in partnership with the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA), the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), and the National Schools Inspectorate Authority.
Mr Ishaque Kwaku Mensah, National President of CHOPSS, stressed the need for private schools to integrate the new curriculum to enhance learning outcomes.
“The participants were trained to know the talent skills of a student and develop strategies to help the student to grow,” he said.
He stressed that the curriculum promotes inclusive education by supporting students to develop their full potential.
Developed by NaCCA, the Senior High and Technical and Vocational curriculum aims to equip students with knowledge, skills, and competencies for higher education, employment, and adult life.
The learner-centred approach focuses on 21st-century skills, character development, and shared values within an inclusive learning environment.
Mr Joseph K. Dzamesi, General Secretary of CHOPSS, said that the transcript system was introduced under the standard-based curriculum for all second-cycle schools.
With the new system, he explained, students’ transcripts would not only be stored in schools but also in the WAEC database.
“So as soon as a student is enrolled in first year, that student’s academic record will be kept, or at least the 30 per cent assessment will be kept with WAEC, and the job of the school will be to continue to update the data until the student leaves the school,” he said.
He noted that the system would simplify transcript preparation for students upon completion.
Mr Lawrence Dzamasi, Deputy Registrar in charge of Test Development at WAEC, expressed satisfaction with participants’ willingness to adapt to changes that would enhance education standards.
He highlighted the importance of ensuring equal opportunities for public and private schools under new policies.
Participants welcomed the training as a step forward in advancing educational development.
Mr Nathan Dalali, a teacher at Action Progressive SHS, described the programme as “very useful and learner centred.”
Mr Samuel Otoo, from Obama College in Mankessim, pledged to apply the knowledge gained to improve his school’s educational outcomes.
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