Comprehensive Guide to Clothing and Textiles Curriculum

National Teaching Council (NTC)

Content Development for Teacher Licensure Examinations

This structured framework outlines the Content Areas, Competencies, and Assessment Specifications for Clothing and Textiles in the Ghana Teacher Licensure Examinations.

Core Content Areas & Learning Outcomes

1. Introduction to Clothing and Textiles

Competencies:

• Explain the socio-cultural significance of clothing

• Classify tools/equipment for garment construction

Key Tasks:

• Analyze how clothing reflects cultural identity

• Create a labeled diagram of sewing machine parts

2. Textile Fibres and Fabrics

Competencies:

• Distinguish between natural/synthetic fibres

• Explain fabric construction methods (weaving, knitting)

Practical Applications:

• Burn test to identify fibre types

• Compare properties of cotton vs. polyester

3. Garment Construction Processes

Competencies:

• Demonstrate 5 basic stitches (running, backstitch)

• Construct 3 seam types (French, flat-fell)

Skill Development:

• Sew a sample book of seams

• Design a shirt with functional pockets

4. Basic Pattern Making

Competencies:

• Take accurate body measurements

• Adapt commercial patterns

Hands-On Activity:

• Draft a basic skirt pattern

• Modify a sleeve pattern for different armholes

5. Designing Clothing

Competencies:

• Apply design principles (balance, proportion)

• Select fabrics for different body types

Creative Project:

• Mood board for a capsule wardrobe

• Sketch designs for pear-shaped figures

6. Clothing Management

Competencies:

• Remove common stains (grease, ink)

• Interpret care label symbols

Practical Lessons:

• Laundry experiment with different detergents

• Wardrobe audit exercise

7. Clothing Consumption

Competencies:

• Calculate fabric yardage for garments

• Practice sustainable fashion habits

Real-World Application:

• Compare cost-per-wear of fast vs. slow fashion

• Upcycle old garments

8. Clothing Enterprise

Competencies:

• Develop business plans for tailoring shops

• Market textile products digitally

Entrepreneurship Focus:

• Pricing strategy case studies

• Social media marketing simulation

Assessment Blueprint

Key Features of the Curriculum

Applied Learning Focus

• 60% Higher-Order Skills: Pattern adaptation, sustainable design solutions

• Industry-Relevant Tasks: Costing exercises, digital portfolio development

Cultural Relevance

• Case studies on Ghanaian textile traditions (kente, adinkra)

• Projects using locally-sourced materials

Assessment Innovation

• Practical exams: Construct a child’s dress with placket

• Viva voce on fabric selection principles

Educator Support Tools

1. Sample Lesson Plans:

   • “Interpreting Care Labels” for JHS

   • “Fashion Entrepreneurship” for SHS

2. Rubrics:

   • Garment construction quality checklist

   • Business pitch evaluation criteria

3. Resource Bank:

   • Videos on industrial sewing techniques

   • Templates for business plan development

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