The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) has introduced a uniquely designed QR Code Scanner to verify textbooks, teacher guides, and other educational materials on the market.
The QR Code Scanner aligns with NaCCA’s commitment to promoting quality and effective education delivery and improving learning outcomes at the pre-tertiary level, from kindergarten one to Senior High School three.
A statement from the Corporate Affairs Unit, NaCCA, to the Ghana News Agency in Accra, said.
“The QR Code Scanner allows schools, teachers, parents, publishers, and the general public to verify the status of instructional materials and ascertain in real time whether the material has received NaCCA’s approval,” it said.
The statement said the innovation enabled people to make informed decisions, ensuring that teaching and learning resources were utilised to meet the required standards of the Standards-Based Curriculum, implemented at the pre-tertiary level.
Starting January 2024, the statement said. NaCCA would have all instructional materials approved affixed with unique QR codes.
The statement cautioned the public to be wary of unapproved materials on the market with purported ‘NaCCA-GES’ approved seals to sway unsuspecting individuals and schools.
“We implore the public to reach out to NaCCA or their respective district education offices if they are unsure of the authenticity of any material,” it said.
The statement said NaCCA was dedicated to fostering transparency and accountability within the education sector and encouraged all stakeholders to take advantage of the tool to enhance the quality of education in the country.
The statement urged the public to type the domain name (nacca.gov.gh ) on their web browser to access the set-up link for the QR Code Scanner.
GNA
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30 Jan.2024
