Purpose of microsite
Ministry of Education
The Government of Ghana, as part of its ongoing education reforms, has introduced a curriculum resource microsite – a central repository where high-quality teaching and learning materials to be uploaded, shared, accessed, and applied with ease.
Designed as a dynamic and accessible platform, It is intended for use by teachers, learners, school leaders, and other stakeholders across all levels of pre-tertiary education- Basic Education (Kindergarten to Primary 6), Junior High School (JHS), Senior High School (SHS), and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
The microsite seeks to promote equitable access to quality teaching and learning resources across all levels of education by consolidating a wide range of educational materials in one location. It provides teachers with instructional and professional development materials while offering learners engaging resources that support independent learning, reinforce classroom instruction, and improve understanding of key concepts.
At the heart of the microsite is the empowerment of teachers. The platform hosts a comprehensive collection of curated teaching resources, including teacher manuals, professional learning community (PLC) Handbooks, assessment tools, reference materials, etc. By providing easy access to these resources through a user-friendly interface, Government seeks to strengthen teaching practices, improve instructional delivery, and support effective curriculum implementation across Basic, JHS, SHS, and TVET levels.
For learners, the microsite provides a rich and engaging learning environment through access to subject-specific resources, supplementary materials, simulations, interactive content, audio-visual materials, and other digital learning tools. The inclusion of multimedia resources helps make learning more engaging, inclusive, and relatable while supporting different learning styles and needs. The platform is also designed to promote accessibility and inclusivity, ensuring that learners with disabilities can benefit from the available resources.
As education continues to evolve in the 21st century, the curriculum resource microsite demonstrates the Government’s commitment to innovation, adaptability and responsiveness and the use of technology to improve teaching and learning. By supporting both teachers and learners across all levels of pre-tertiary education, the platform contributes to the development of a progressive, learner-centred, and equitable education system that equips learners with the knowledge, skills, values, and competencies needed for lifelong learning and national development.
The Government of Ghana as part of the ongoing secondary education reform has developed a curriculum resource microsite to serve as an invaluable resource hub for teachers and learners. As part of a broad strategy, this innovative platform marks a pivotal step in implementing the new Secondary Education (SE) Curriculum.
The microsite is a dynamic and accessible digital space where a wealth of learning and teaching resources can be seamlessly uploaded, shared, utilised, and is designed to support teachers and learners in effective curriculum delivery to enhance the attainment of desired learning outcomes.
The platform aims to democratise access to high-quality teaching and learning materials for teachers and learners insofar as the SE Curriculum implementation is concerned. By consolidating a wide array of resources, the microsite seeks to provide teachers with a repository of instructional materials and provide learners with an immersive and interactive learning experience.
At the heart of the microsite’s purpose is the empowerment of teachers. Emphasising teacher support, the platform hosts a comprehensive collection of curated teaching materials, such as teacher manuals, PLC Handbooks, assessment tools, reference materials, etc. Government envisions this digital repository as a lifeline for teachers, providing them with the resources needed to effectively implement the curriculum. By consolidating diverse materials into a user-friendly interface, the microsite seeks to streamline the teaching process and enhance the quality of education delivery.
For learners, it will create a change in the way they interact with educational materials. The platform contains a comprehensive array of materials, such as subject-specific materials, supplementary materials, simulations, etc. Multimedia incorporation (such as audios, videos and animations) also makes the learning experience engaging, inclusive and relatable ensuring that learners grasp concepts with greater ease. This microsite is also designed to cater for the needs of learners with disabilities.
As education evolves in the 21st century, the microsite is evidence of Government’s commitment to adaptability and responsiveness and fostering a progressive and learner-centric learning environment. As technology becomes an integral part of the education enterprise, it has the potential to enhance the quality of education significantly, thus empowering teachers and learners to excel.
Our VISION
Our MISSION
The Ministry of Education exists to ensure quality and accessible education for all. Through the formulation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of policies with motivated staff and appropriate systems, Ghana’s education system will meet the needs of the labor market, improve human development, and increase national integration ” Education is the ultimate game changer and opens many doors of opportunity and promise. It is the meal ticket out of deprivation ad underdevelopment. ”
Initiate, review and advise government policies and plans for the sector. Undertake such research as may be necessary for the effective implementation of the government policies. Evaluate, monitor and co-ordinate the implementation of sector policies and strategies by the state and non-state actors in education.
Set standards and provide strategic direction for delivery of quality and accessible education in the country.
- Mobilize and allocate resources for service delivery from the local and international partners.
- Provide the framework for the development and management of the human resources for the educational sector.
- Provide the framework for the effective and efficient procurement, distribution, management and use of the sector goods, works and services.
- Make proposals for the review and enactment of the sector’s legislation.
- Promote non-formal education and the acquisition of technical and vocational skills.
- Establish an effective system for database management for the sector.