Professor David Millar, founder of the Millar Institute for Transdisciplinary and Development Studies, has called for urgent reforms in the education system, particularly to address the challenges students face in advancing their education due to difficulties with core subjects such as mathematics and English.
In a recent interview on A1 Radio during the university’s 10th anniversary celebrations, Professor Millar expressed concern over the high number of students who excel in other subjects but are unable to progress academically because of poor performance in these core areas.
He emphasized that students who perform well in subjects like science and the humanities are often prevented from furthering their education solely due to failure in math or English. He criticized the fairness of this system, highlighting the loss of valuable human potential.
“It’s worrying that because of math and English, somebody cannot continue education. And the country is losing resources because of that,” he said.
To address the issue, Professor Millar proposed offering alternative pathways for students who struggle with these core subjects. Rather than leaving them behind, he suggested providing pre-tertiary courses that could help bridge the gap.
The Millar Institute, he revealed, plans to implement such a module soon. This initiative would provide certificate courses for these students, allowing them to either exit with a certificate, progress to a diploma program, or eventually enroll in a full degree program, depending on their development.
“I feel that we should pick those people and give them a certificate course. They can leave with the certificate or ladder them to a diploma course. They can leave with the diploma or we enroll them into a normal degree,” he explained.
Professor Millar’s advocacy for educational reform underscores the need for a more inclusive approach to education that values diverse strengths and provides opportunities for all students to succeed.
Source: A1Radioonline.Com | 101.1MHz | Gifty Eyram Kudiabor | Bolgatanga
