The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) wishes to inform all learners, teachers, and stakeholders in the education sector that the literature book titled The Beacon of Light, authored by Joshlyn Yayra Diabo, Adam Ankrah, Bryte Okrah, and Lucas Zanyoh has been officially approved as the prescribed literature text for Junior High Schools across the country. An additional resource that accompanies the book is The Beacon of Light Commentary, authored by Victoria Stevens, Dr. Jemima Larteley Mensah and Very Rev. Ebo Ephraim. The commentary provides an in-depth analysis of the book’s contents, offering deeper insights to enhance understanding.
The Beacon of Light has been designed to enhance critical thinking, problem-solving, literacy and moral values among young learners. It is intended to complement the core instructional materials and provide teachers with additional content to the classroom experience.
It also comes to replace the Cock Crow, which has been in use for over 15 years – compelling examiners to repeat test items and has time-worn in content as far as the Standard-based Curriculum is concerned. National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA), West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) and the Ghana Education Service (GES) are confident that The Beacon of Light will significantly improve the quality of education in schools.
Therefore, the Beacon of Light should be studied as part of the English Language Curriculum. Teachers preparing learners and learners preparing for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in 2027 (Learners in JHS 1 for the 2024/2025 academic year)should note that The Beacon of Light will be examined.
Please where can we get this book?
Point of correction. The Cockcrow has not been in use for over fifteen years as purported in the article. It was introduced in 2015 but was first used for the 2017 BECE. That’s approximately ten years and not fifteen but I do agree that the Cockcrow has outlived its relevance
I need SHS Literature syllabus
Please, how can I get a copy of the Beacon of Light?
Where will I get some of literature book(Beacon of light)
I am a teacher of English at Hemang Methodist Model JHS. It has been long when someone drew my attention to this news .
In fact, I can say that majority of Teachers of English are not aware of this change. I will suggest you let the various District/Municipal/ Metro GES office officially communicate to the teachers . Currently , I know most teachers who have even began reading the cockcrow meanwhile it has been changed .
Again, we can we get some to buy in bulk and distribute to our learners ?
Thank you
So far, I haven’t got the book to purchase. All the leading book shops in Tamale don’t have the Beacon of life literature text. This is disturbing.
I would greatly appreciate it if you could provide information about where to access the the ‘Beacon Of Light’
Please make it available for purchase at Nationwide bookshops, that is what we are waiting for.This shouldn’t be “The Dilemma of the Ghost”where there is a change of Curriculum without books.The Kids future ooooooh!