- The West African Examinations Council plans to enhance assessment processes for candidates with special needs, aiming for improvements by 2025
- WAEC will launch a pilot program introducing innovative assessment methods tailored for candidates with severe special needs to ensure inclusivity
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has revealed plans to enhance its assessment process for candidates with special needs, aiming to implement significant improvements by 2025.
Dr. Amos Dangut, the Head of WAEC’s National Office, announced the initiative during a media briefing.
He acknowledged the challenges faced by candidates with special needs under the current system and emphasized the council’s commitment to addressing these issues.
“We are working to enhance access to our services and improve the experience for special needs candidates. While provisions exist, we aim to take this further,” Dr. Dangut stated.
WAEC plans to launch a pilot program introducing innovative assessment methods tailored to candidates with severe special needs. According to Dr. Dangut, securing funding is a key step toward initiating this project.
“The pilot will showcase appropriate and modern methods for assessing these candidates, ensuring inclusivity and fairness,” he said.
The initiative also involves revising the educational curriculum to better accommodate students with severe special needs. Dr. Dangut stressed the importance of collaboration with stakeholders to design a curriculum that incorporates modern teaching and assessment techniques.
“This curriculum adjustment is crucial as the current one does not sufficiently address the needs of all special needs students,” he added.
These reforms aim to make WAEC’s assessments more inclusive and equitable, ensuring all candidates have a fair opportunity to succeed.
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