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Moral decay real challenge in education – Richard Akumbase

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Richard Akumbase, the Upper East Regional Branch President of the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS), has highlighted the significant progress made in improving access to education, particularly in terms of physical accessibility and the availability of learning materials.

“The difference between what used to happen and now is the fact that access to education is now very easy. In terms of learning materials and other things, it’s much easier and more available now,” he noted.

Sharing his thoughts on the evolving education system during an interview on A1 Radio, Mr. Akumbase emphasized that students today face fewer challenges in accessing educational resources. However, he expressed concerns about the moral fabric of society and its impact on education. He suggested that society now places more emphasis on results, particularly grades, rather than focusing on the learning process and whether students truly understand and can defend their achievements.

“I think the problem is the decay in the moral dividends of society. Society is no longer rewarding hard work; society is looking at the end result,” he stated.

Mr. Akumbase criticized how society and politicians have used academic performance as a tool for political gain without considering the broader educational context.
“In the first place, I don’t think results should be used in playing politics. Why should a politician say, ‘In our time, students passed more; in your time, students didn’t pass’? Did you write the exams for the students? So how are you taking credit for their success? That’s the biggest problem,” he added.

To address key challenges, Mr. Akumbase emphasized the importance of students earning their results through genuine effort. He stressed that students should be held accountable for their grades and be able to defend them in practical scenarios, such as during job applications or further studies.

Additionally, he advocated for a shift toward more practical teaching methods, which would enable students to apply what they’ve learned to real-life situations. He suggested that examinations should focus less on rote memorization and more on the application of knowledge.
“If we begin to make it that way and ensure that examinations are not based on recall but on application, it will improve education,” he said.

This discussion comes as Ghana prepares to join the world in celebrating the International Day of Education on January 24.

Source: A1Radioonline.Com | 101.1MHZ | Gifty Eyram Kudiabor | Bolgatanga

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