Professional Learning Community (PLC) sessions have been designed to ensure that all teachers in Senior High Schools (SHSs), Senior High Technical Schools (SHTs), and STEM schools are well-trained and prepared to deliver the new secondary education curriculum effectively.
These sessions will also facilitate teachers’ collaboration in planning, teaching and assessing subject-specific skills, concepts and competencies.
The Key Adviser for Communications at T-TEL, Mr Ahuma Cabutey Adodoadji, said this during a review of the Secondary Education Curriculum Fact Sheet with field officers of the Information Services Department on Friday in Accra.
He explained that these sessions are crucial for equipping teachers with the tools and knowledge necessary to handle the new curriculum’s demands.
“Through PLCs, teachers not only improve their pedagogical skills but also collaborate on lesson planning, teaching strategies and assessment methods. This collaboration promotes a cohesive and consistent teaching approach across all subjects,” he noted.
According to him, the PLC framework includes Departmental Professional Learning Community (DPLC) sessions, where teachers within specific departments come together to share experiences, refine their methods and prepare lessons for the next semester.
The Subject-Specific PLC sessions, he said, are conducted in smaller, subject-specific groups instead of departmental sessions.
He explained that during the Subject-Specific PLCs, teachers would plan lessons for the upcoming week and reflect on lessons taught in the previous week.
According to Mr. Adodoadji, a key feature of these sessions is the inclusion of weekly Learning Plans, now enriched with Learner Materials, Transcript Assessment Guidance and Teacher Manuals.
“This ensures that teachers are well-equipped with practical resources to enhance classroom learning and assessment,” he said.
He reiterated that these sessions have been designed with a holistic approach, incorporating 21st-century skills, Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI), Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), and Ghanaian values into the curriculum.
By focusing on these elements, he noted, the PLC sessions help make the curriculum relevant, inclusive, and in agreement with contemporary educational needs.
“Overall, these PLC sessions stand as a cornerstone in implementing the secondary education curriculum successfully, providing both teachers and learners with a well-rounded, supportive framework for educational excellence,” he added.
Source : Citinewsroom
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