NaCCA introduces QR Code scanner for Instructional Materials Verification
NaCCA
The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) has introduced a uniquely designed QR Code Scanner to verify instructional materials (i.e. textbooks, teacher guides, etc.) on the market.
The notice was issued by the Corporate Affairs Unit on January, 30, 2024.
The QR Code Scanner according to NaCCA aligns with their commitments to promoting quality and effective education delivery and improving learning outcomes at the pre-tertiary level (KG 1 – SHS 3).
This 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.
According to NaCCA, the innovation will enables people to make informed decisions, ensuring that teaching and learning resources (textbooks, supplementary materials, workbooks, etc.) are utilised to meet the required standards of the Standards-Based Curriculum (SBC) currently being implemented at the pre-tertiary level.
NaCCA in their release to that effect said they “will have all instructional materials approved affixed with unique QR codes. Nonetheless, previously approved materials by the Council would not have this feature.”
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“NaCCA also would want to caution the general public to be wary of many unapproved materials flooding the market with purported ‘NaCCA-GES’ approved seals to sway unsuspecting individuals and schools. Therefore, 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.”
“NaCCA is dedicated to fostering transparency and accountability within the education sector, and this QR Code initiative is a testament to that commitment.”
“We encourage all stakeholders to take advantage of this tool to contribute to the collective effort to enhance the quality of education in the country.”
SOURCE: Coverghana.com.gh
