Supporting Information Communication Technology Education in Ghana

Education

Allotey, Princess

Murray, Sarah (Mentor)

English

This research explored the state of Information Communication Technology (ICT) education in Ghana, including the current state of ICT integration into the basic, junior and secondary school curriculums. Some sources used were current literature on ICT education in Ghana, government policy documents, the national syllabus for ICT, and annual reports on the ICT Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE). Perspectives from experiences with the integration of ICT in Ghanaian schools were incorporated into this work. Comparisons were made regarding how ICT is integrated into Singapore, US and Ghana. This presentation provides essential information on the development of ICT in Ghanaian schools including best practices such as making ICTs available, accessible and sustainable. These factors are necessary for assisting Ghana as it strives to incorporate technology into its school curriculum.