Abstract:
The study evaluated the general aims of the Senior High School English
language curriculum from the perspective of graduates of Senior High Schools in
tertiary institutions and those working in private basic schools and micro finance
companies in the Cape Coast Metropolis. The research design was descriptive
survey. Out of a population of 8070 graduates, 400 graduates in tertiary
institutions and 70 graduates at work places totaling 470 were used. Four research
questions were formulated to guide the study. Data from the graduates were
collected through the use of questionnaire, analysed through the use of descriptive
statistics, and presented in mean, standard deviation, frequencies and percentages.
The findings revealed that the general aims of the Senior High School English
language curriculum were partially achieved. Prevailing evidence shows that
these graduates of Senior High Schools were prepared for both higher education
and the job market. From the data gathered, it was concluded, among others, that
this curriculum had not developed creativity in its graduates and had not improved
their communicative competence. It was recommended that the teaching of
English language should be made more practical to help to improve students‟
communicative competence and develop their creative potentials
