SHS 1 Students to Do 37 New Subjects in the New SHS Curriculum (BECE 2024 Graduates)
Check Out The 37 Subjects In The New SHS Curriculum
Do you know the 36 New SHS Subjects To Be Studied By 2024 BECE Candidates
Have you heard about the changes coming to the Senior High School curriculum for the 2024 BECE candidates? The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA), Ghana Education Service (GES), and the Ministry of Education have streamlined the subjects from 63 to 36. Here’s an overview of what students will be studying.
The 36 New SHS Subjects To Be Studied By 2024 BECE Graduates
New SHS Curriculum Subjects
Core Subjects in the 36 New SHS Subjects
1. English Language
2. Additional Mathematics
3. Mathematics
4. General Science
5. Social Studies
6. Art & Design Foundation
7. Agricultural Science
Do you know the subjects they will study in SHS1 or in year 1?
In the first year of SHS (SHS1 or Basic 10), students will continue with core subjects like English Language, Mathematics, General Science, and Social Studies, which they were introduced to in Basic 7-9.
Elective Subjects in the 36 New SHS Subjects
1. Biology
2. Chemistry
3. Physics
4. Computing
5. Agriculture
6. Physical Education & Health
7. Home Economics
8. History
9. Economics
10. Geography
11. Government
12. Art and Design Studio
13. Performing Arts
14. Applied Technology
15. Business
16. Religious Studies
17. Literature-in-English
18. ICT
19. Ghanaian Languages*
20. French*
21. Arabic*
22. Spanish*
Subjects below will be offered depend on the availability of teachers.
23. Engineering Science & Robotics
24. Biomedical Science
25. Aviation & Aerospace Engineering
26. Robotics
27. Manufacturing Engineering
Activities on the Timetable
– Physical Education & Health (PEH)
– Religious and Moral Education (RME)
This curriculum overhaul aims to simplify and enhance the educational experience by focusing on fewer, but more comprehensive, subjects. This shift allows students to delve deeper into each topic, fostering a more thorough understanding and connection between different areas of study.
The strategy behind the changes includes:
1. Combining subjects: Related topics are merged into single, integrated courses to offer a more cohesive learning experience.
2. Removing less critical subjects: An evaluation of the curriculum has led to the removal of subjects that are deemed less essential for students’ future success.
3. Blending subjects: Elements from various subjects are incorporated into others to create interdisciplinary courses, mirroring the interconnected nature of real-world knowledge.
These adjustments aim to elevate the quality of education by allowing students and teachers to concentrate on fewer subjects, which can lead to more effective teaching and improved student outcomes. Preparations are underway to ensure a smooth transition to the new curriculum, including teacher training, updated materials, and revised assessment methods.
It’s important to note: Elective subjects will be categorized under respective programs of study. As of now, it’s unclear if existing programs like General Science, Agricultural Science, and General Arts will be renamed or restructured.
Current list of subjects being taught at the SHS level
– English Language
– Integrated Science
– Mathematics (Core)
– Social Studies
– General Agriculture
– Animal Husbandry
– Crop Husbandry and Horticulture
– Fisheries
– Forestry
– Biology
– Physics
– Mathematics (Elective)
– Geography
– French
– Music
– ICT (Elective)
– Business
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