The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) hosted a nationwide training workshop for basic school teachers, aiming to equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement Ghana’s new Chinese language curriculum. The event, organised by the Confucius Institute at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), took place in the Institute of Education’s Conference Room.
Deputy Director of NaCCA, Dr Eric Amoah, opened the ceremony, stressing that the partnership between NaCCA and the Confucius Institute would strengthen curriculum development and create opportunities for language learning, cultural exchange and international collaboration. He added that the new curriculum would prepare Ghanaian learners for a globalised world by equipping them with relevant language and cultural skills. “Let us move forward hand in hand to build a legacy of learning and partnership that will endure for generations,” he urged.
Prof Daniel Agyapong, Provost of UCC’s College of Humanities and Legal Studies, encouraged Chinese language instructors to teach students some Ghanaian local languages alongside Chinese, promoting cultural exchange. Prof Zang Yonghong, Director of the Confucius Institute, highlighted the institute’s growth since 2008 and its role as a hub for language learning and community engagement.
The training comprised six sessions. The first, led by NaCCA’s Head of Curriculum, Mr Reginald Quartey, reviewed the Kindergarten and Primary Curriculum Review 2026. Ms. Anastasia Emefa Awudzah of CI‑UCC explored the philosophy and structure of the new curriculum. Mr Charles Delali Adegah detailed curriculum content and expected learner proficiency. Mr Yu Zhen presented pedagogical exemplars and assessment rubrics. Participants then practised teaching activities in group sessions, followed by a final session led by Mr Robert Quayenor Odametey on the role of the Chinese language coordinator in fostering school‑parent‑teacher partnerships.
Prof Emmanuel Amo Ofori, Ghana Director of the Confucius Institute, urged teachers to apply the knowledge gained to support effective teaching and learning, particularly in implementing the new curriculum. The workshop aims to build a cadre of teachers confident in delivering Chinese language education across basic schools.
