Group picture in-front of students center after the event
The Department of Social Studies Education at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has held a one-day workshop to prepare lecturers for the implementation of a revised Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) Social Studies curriculum. The event took place on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the Students Centre Seminar Room III.
The workshop aimed to align faculty teaching methods with the new national curriculum's emphasis on modern pedagogical strategies, cross-cutting issues, and updated assessment models. It forms part of UEW's broader initiative to integrate national teacher education reforms and 21st-century skills development into its programmes.
Dr. Mohammed Adam, Senior Lecturer and Graduate Coordinator of the department, presented the curriculum's core framework. He stressed the compulsory integration of cross-cutting themes—including critical thinking, digital literacy, gender equity, and social-emotional learning—into all teaching. Dr. Adam cautioned against instructional practices that could marginalise students and underscored the need for culturally sensitive, inclusive classrooms.
On assessment, Dr. Adam outlined a shift towards continuous evaluation, summative assessments, and the mandatory development of student e-portfolios from Year One to Year Four, in accordance with the National Teacher Assessment Policy. He urged lecturers to ensure strict alignment between their course objectives and the National Teacher Standards.
Following the presentation, an open discussion led by Prof. Alfred Kuranchie of the Directorate of Research, Innovation and Development (DRID) allowed faculty to address practical implementation concerns.
In her address, Prof. Lucy Effeh Attom, Dean of the Faculty of Liberal and Social Studies Education, clarified a key operational decision. Despite initially small enrolment numbers for the new B.Ed. programme, students from both the B.Ed. and the BA Social Studies Education streams will be taught together. She noted this requires careful planning from lecturers to meet the distinct needs of each programme, as the B.Ed. is pedagogy-intensive while the BA offers broader career flexibility.
Prof. Attom identified curriculum content, pedagogy, and assessment as three critical areas for focus, urging the adoption of project-based and research-oriented assessments. She announced plans for further departmental workshops to build staff capacity in managing blended classes and integrating 21st-century skills.
Prof. Isaac Eshun, Head of the Department of Social Studies Education, commended the workshop's insights and confirmed a follow-up session scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026, as part of the Department’s Professional Learning Community activities. He reiterated the department's commitment to translating the workshop's outcomes into enhanced teaching and student learning.
The workshop underscores UEW's ongoing commitment to advancing teacher education and ensuring its graduates are equipped with relevant skills for contemporary educational environments.
Source:UEW News