Education Forum Advocates Reforms in Curriculum and Assessment

 

National Education Forum Calls for Comprehensive Reforms in Curriculum and Assessment.

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The National Education Forum has urged the government to undertake a thorough review of the country’s curriculum and assessment systems to enhance the quality and relevance of education. 

The forum emphasized that educational content should align with national development goals while ensuring that adequate resources are available for effective teaching and learning.

Stakeholders such as parent-teacher associations, faith-based organizations, and alumni groups were encouraged to play a more active role in shaping the education system. The forum called on the government to create a structured framework to facilitate their involvement, fostering greater collaboration in decision-making.

Another critical issues raised was the double-track system in secondary schools, which was introduced to accommodate rising student numbers. The forum noted that this system has placed significant strain on students, teachers, and parents. To address this, it recommended expanding school infrastructure to eliminate the need for double-track, ensuring a more stable and effective academic environment.

Concerns about the quality of meals provided in secondary schools were also highlighted. The forum urged the government to improve the nutritional value and quantity of food served, emphasizing that student well-being directly impacts academic performance. 

Additionally, issues of discipline and examination malpractice were addressed, with a call for stronger collaboration between the government and stakeholders to uphold academic integrity.

A major focus of the forum’s recommendations was bridging the gap in educational access, particularly in underserved communities. 

Many schools in rural areas lack essential infrastructure, digital resources, and even electricity, making learning conditions difficult. The forum urged the government to prioritize investments in these areas to reduce disparities between urban and rural schools.

Furthermore, the forum identified a decline in the quality of basic education due to inadequate teaching resources, insufficient teacher training, and poor management. 

It recommended a more equitable distribution of resources and the implementation of a decentralized teacher deployment system to ensure qualified educators are placed where they are most needed.

Funding for basic education was another pressing concern, with the forum noting that financial constraints, worsened by the introduction of free secondary education, have hindered effective school management. 

It called for an equitable allocation of resources, ensuring that basic education—being the foundation of the entire system—receives adequate support.

To create a future-ready education system, the forum emphasized the need for improved infrastructure, foundational learning, and the integration of digital learning tools.

 It announced plans to submit a detailed report to the President, outlining these challenges and proposed solutions. The government now faces the task of implementing these recommendations to build a more effective and inclusive education system.

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