The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) has directed all teachers in possession of hard copies of the SHS Physical Education & Health teachers’ manual to return them immediately.
The directive comes amid concerns over a controversial definition of gender identity in the manual, which is currently in use in senior high schools.
NaCCA Board Chairman, Prof. Vincent Assanful, confirmed the order in an interview with Adom News, explaining that a comprehensive review of the curriculum is underway. The review, covering education from basic to secondary levels, aims to ensure alignment with Ghanaian values while maintaining educational integrity.
The manual defines gender identity as a person’s deeply felt internal experience of gender, which may or may not correspond to the sex assigned at birth. It also states that gender may include being male, female, or a blend of both, moving beyond a strictly binary concept.
Prof. Assanful assured that the review will not focus solely on the gender identity section but will critically assess the entire manual to ensure clarity, appropriateness, and relevance for students and teachers.
