The Role of Teacher Training in Enhancing Curriculum Reforms for Employability in Sierra Leone

Abstract

This study investigates the critical role of teacher training in implementing curriculum reforms aimed at improving youth employability in Sierra Leone. The paper examines the alignment between curriculum content and the demands of the labor market, especially in the context of the digital economy. Drawing on qualitative interviews with teachers, policymakers, and students, the research assesses how teacher professional development can help bridge the skills gap between what is taught in schools and what is needed in the workforce. The paper provides policy recommendations to enhance teacher training programs and curriculum design, ensuring that students acquire relevant skills for the 21st-century job market.