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Entrepreneur and chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, Sir Sam Jonah is pushing for a transformation in Ghana’s education system to enhance competitiveness.
Speaking at the graphic national development series, Mr Jonah called for a shift towards an education system that focuses on analytical thinking and hands-on experience.
He is advocating for a change from focusing on grades to fostering individuals who can innovate and create businesses that can change our economy.
Sam Jonah announced this information during a presentation he gave on the present condition of Ghana.
“The way forward is to transform our mindset—a fundamental shift in paradigm; indeed, a new awakening that prioritizes community, country and citizenship. If Ghana is to compete in the global marketplace of ideas, we must reform our educational mindset.
Schools should not be places where students simply memorize answers to pass exams; they must become environments that inspire problem-solving, creativity, and resilience. We need a shift from a focus on grades to nurturing leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs capable of transforming our economy.
We ought to be troubled by the recent government decision to institutionalize the purchasing of past examination papers for distribution to students. This must be a very low first. Regrettably, this decision in itself formalizes our reliance on rote learning and memorization at the expense of content comprehension and innovative thinking.
We are training our future leaders to repeat or rehash the past; to rely on shortcuts, and to fear failure rather than embrace learning. We are training them to cut corners to replicate and recite, instead of understanding, innovating and producing. We are lowering the standards of our children’s education.
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