Educationist from Africa Education Watch, Mr. Divine Kpe has hinted at some recommendations needed to improve the education system of Ghana.
Mr. Kpe’s recommendations were in line with key points raised in the President, H.E Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo’s address on ‘Independence day’ this year, which took place on 6th March in Koforidua.
In the address, the President highlighted the need for quality education in the country to equip the nation’s youth with adequate skills to match the technological advancements needed for economic growth.
A key point raised by the education expert was the fortification of teaching and learning at the basic level of the Ghanaian education system. He further hinted at the need for adequate materials and resources needed to ensure that education quality in Ghana improves as much as possible.
“To largely improve the quality of the education system we have in the country, the most important step is to strengthen teaching and learning more at the basic level, highly developing the quality of our teachers, ensuring that adequate teaching and learning materials are made available to teachers and to ensure that we improve infrastructure in the schools. Lastly, we must ensure that monies allocated to securing materials for teaching and learning are actually used for their purpose.’’
The education system in Ghana faces widespread criticism, primarily from concerned citizens expressing apprehensions about its effectiveness due to various practical challenges. Critical among these issues is a severe shortage of teachers, particularly in rural areas, with the scarcity placing an overwhelming burden on available teachers hence depriving the students of optimal learning opportunities.
The recent Ejisu incident, where the school building collapsed sheds light on the inadequate infrastructure plaguing Ghana’s education system. Dilapidated school buildings, lack of basic amenities, and unsafe learning environments have fueled discontent among Ghanaians, hence growing the pressing need for comprehensive infrastructural improvements to ensure safety and create conducive learning environments for students.
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Story by: Geliel Naa-Norley Kutorkor Kotey | univers.ug.edu.gh
