NaCCA introduces QR code on approved textbooks, teacher guides

The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) as part of an effort to phase out unapproved and other instructional materials from the market says all approved instructional materials (textbooks, teacher guides, etc) have been affixed with unique QR codes

“Starting January 2024, NaCCA will have all instructional materials approved affixed with unique QR codes. Nonetheless, previously approved materials by the Council would not have this feature,” NaCCA said in a statement.

In the statement shared with Thisterm.com, the management of the Curriculum Council said it has also introduced a uniquely designed QR Code Scanner to verify instructional materials (textbooks, teacher guides, etc.) on the market.

“The QR Code Scanner aligns with NaCCA’s 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,” it stated.

The QR code it said will enable the public 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 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,” the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment said in the press release.