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This policy document seeks to inform sector stakeholders as to why Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are an important part of our modern society and the role it plays in the education sector. The policy also seeks to underpin the vision and mission of the Ministry of Education, Science and Sports with a view of identifying how the sector will use ICTs to develop the requisite human resources for the country which will meet the demand of the labour market, locally as well as internationally.
- A review of the present challenges within the sector have been undertaken to ensure the definition of appropriate strategies for this policy. Existing policy and strategy documents for the sector have also been reviewed, ensuring attention to equity, access and quality which are key priorities for the sector Ministry. In defining the strategic use of ICTs to achieve developmental objectives for the sector, a number of guiding principles have been adopted. These have been used to reflect national needs and priorities as they relate specifically to the education sector.
Several sector and national priorities have influenced the Policy, including:
- World Forum on Education Dakar (2000)
- Report of Educational Reforms in Ghana: Meeting Challenges in the 21st Century (2002)
- ICT in Education Policy Framework: which highlights key issues and expected benefits of ICTs in Education (2002)
- The Ghana ICT for Accelerated Development (ICT4AD) Policy (2003) that recognises education as a cross-cutting issue within the national framework crucial to the support of the thirteen other national pillars.
- Ghana Education Strategic Plan 2003 – 2015: Volumes I and II (2003)
- White Paper on the Report of the Education Reform Review Committee (2004)
Seven thematic areas, outlining the requisite guiding principles, objectives and strategy have been defined within this policy document. They are:
- Education Management – Ministry/Agencies and Educational Institutions
- Capacity Building
- Infrastructure, E-readiness and Equitable Access
- Incorporating ICTs into the Curriculum
- Content Development
- Technical Support, Maintenance and Sustainability
- Monitoring and Evaluation
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