PROFILE OF MR. ERIC AMOAH
Deputy Director-General, Technical Services, National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA)

 

Mr. Eric Amoah is a seasoned educationist with over a decade of extensive experience in curriculum development, education management, teacher training, and assessment administration. His professional journey reflects a strong commitment to educational transformation and learner-centred practices across all levels of Ghana’s education system.

 

He has served in diverse capacities, including classroom teacher, department head, district trainer, national facilitator, and curriculum specialist. His teaching experience spans senior high schools (Osei Bonsu SHS), technical institutes (Nkoranza Technical Institute), and tertiary institutions (Valley View University), where he distinguished himself in instructional delivery, student mentorship, and academic leadership. Notably, his leadership as Head of the Science Department at Osei Bonsu SHS contributed significantly to improved student outcomes in science education.

 

At NaCCA, Mr. Amoah has been instrumental in driving technical initiatives, leading curriculum reforms and design, and coordinating national assessments such as the National Standardised Test (NST). His strategic oversight has strengthened curriculum fidelity, teacher preparedness, and learner assessment nationwide. He is widely recognised for his contributions to evidence-based policymaking, inter-agency collaboration, and the promotion of inclusive, competency-based education.

 

Mr. Amoah has also served as an Examiner for both WAEC and NABPTEX and played key roles in national data collection projects with the Ghana Statistical Service.

 

Academic Qualifications

• PhD (Science Education)– Candidate, 2022 to date, University of Education, Winneba
• Phil. in Science Education– 2022, University of Education, Winneba
• Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Science– 2019, University of Education, Winneba
• Bachelor of Education, Agriculture– 2010, University of Education, Winneba-Mampong Campus

 

Success Highlights

• Developed M&E frameworks that enhanced curriculum delivery and learner engagement.
• Led training programmes that boosted teacher participation in CPD by 25%.
• Supervised 200+ field officers in national education and statistical assignments.
• Successfully facilitated the NST (P4 & P6) in alignment with national protocols.
• Participated in high-level curriculum panels and workshops both locally and internationally (e.g., SEAMEO RECSAM, Malaysia; WAEC-NaCCA panels).

 

Leadership in Key National Projects

• Lead Facilitator, IBES  1 Survey– Ghana Statistical Service (2024)
• District Teacher Support Team, USAID T2E & GLOI Programs(2020, 2022)
• Lead Facilitator, Common Core Programme (B7–B9)
• Lead Facilitator, KG & Primary Curriculum Rollout(2020)
• District Field Supervisor, Population & Housing Census and Agric Census(GSS, 2018 & 2021)

 

Leadership Philosophy and Vision

Mr. Amoah believes that quality education is the cornerstone of national development. His leadership is grounded in servant leadership, collaborative problem-solving, and data-informed decision-making. He promotes innovation, accountability, and equity in all areas of curriculum development and implementation.

 

His vision is to:

• Promote curriculum fidelity and inclusive learning for all Ghanaian learners.
• Strengthen assessment systems for effective tracking of learner progress.
• Build teacher capacity through sustained professional development and mentorship.

Foster stakeholder partnerships to align curriculum initiatives with national development goals.