The Development of School Based Curriculum in Ghana Schools: The Effects on Students

Abstract

The concept of school based curriculum development has been of keen interest through my profession as a teacher. Since end of school test is based on the central curriculum, teachers and stakeholders usually pay less attention to other curriculum types, like school-based curriculum development (SBCD). Can students achieve something out of SBCD? Does it have any positive effect on students learning? With different learning needs of learners and dynamism in education. I argue that SBCD should be introduced in Ghana schools. Through literature mining, mine and colleague’s experience, I discuss the following as to why SCBD should be introduced into Ghana schools: First to meet the needs and interests of students and the school community; Second, to insert school learning into local contexts, knowledge, and resources, and meet local and national aspirations; Thirdly, respond to new social issues and technology in education.

Keywords: School based curriculum development (SBCD), central curriculum, student learning, Student interest, community interest, social issues, local learning context.

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/11-2-14

Publication date: January 31^st 2020