Parents can buy additional NaCCA-approved textbooks for children – Deputy NaCCA boss

The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) allows parents to buy extra textbooks for their children, as long as the materials have been approved by the council. Deputy Director-General Eric Amoah emphasized that government-provided textbooks are not the sole learning resources available to pupils. NaCCA's main responsibility is to create curriculum and assessment standards and ensure educational materials meet those standards.

Mr Amoah clarified that NaCCA does not develop textbooks, but rather works with publishers who submit books for assessment to ensure they align with the approved curriculum. For basic school textbooks, publishers must submit the book, teacher's guide, and workbook for evaluation. If a textbook meets the required standards, it can be sold on the market.

However, NaCCA does not dictate which textbook is compulsory for every learner in the country. The government may choose to purchase a particular approved textbook for a specific level, but this does not mean it is the only book available for students. Parents can obtain additional learning materials for their children, provided they have undergone NaCCA's assessment and approval process.

Mr Amoah argued that allowing parents to choose supplementary materials caters to the diverse abilities and learning styles of pupils, promoting a more inclusive education system. This clarification underscores the distinct roles of government, NaCCA, publishers, and parents in providing and using educational resources.