Assessing teachers’ perceptions, knowledge and readiness for the implementation of the new standard based curriculum in Ketu-north municipality in the Volta region of Ghana

Abstract

The study assessed teachers‟ perceptions, knowledge and readiness for the implementation of the new standard based curriculum in Ketu-North Municipality in the Volta region of Ghana. In all, 50 primary and K.G. teachers in 5 public Junior High Schools in the Ketu North Municipal were involved in the study. The descriptive survey design was used. Data was collected using a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire. A sample size of 50 K.G. and primary teachers was selected using purposive sampling technique. The questionnaire was pilot-tested on six primary teachers at Weta R/C Basic School. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data collected. The study found that, K.G. and primary teachers have positive perception towards the 2019 new standard based curriculum. Also results from teachers‟ concerns on organisation of staff training or development indicated that pre and in-service training, workshops and seminars for primary and K.G. teachers have not been regular in Ghanaian schools. It is therefore, recommended that periodic in-service trainings and workshops should be organized for teachers to enhance successful implementation of the 2019 standard base curriculum in Ghana.