Bolgatanga:Mr. Akamugri Donatus Atanga, the Upper East Regional Minister, has urged Directors of Education to take decisive actions to restore discipline and moral standards in schools to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
According to Ghana News Agency, the minister expressed concerns over issues such as teacher absenteeism, student indiscipline, substance abuse, and student riots, which are affecting the quality of education and citizenship development. He made these remarks at the 33rd Annual National Conference of Directors of Education (CODE) in Bolgatanga, themed 'From Policy to Classroom District Leadership for Quality Learning Outcomes and 21st Century Skills for National Development.'
Mr. Atanga emphasized that these challenges are significant threats to effective teaching and learning and called on education directors to strengthen supervision, enforce professional standards, and ensure fair handling of misconduct. He also highlighted the importance of teachers leading by example and encouraged parental and community support in instilling positive values in students.
He stressed that Ghana cannot achieve national development without prioritizing values and discipline in the education system. The minister urged equitable resource management, deployment of teachers, and support for disadvantaged learners to ensure all children have access to quality education. He also advocated for technical and vocational education and entrepreneurship to prepare youth for job creation and national development.
The conference, attended by regional and district education directors, teacher unions, and other stakeholders, aimed to discuss leadership and policy implementation to improve educational outcomes nationwide. Mr. Atanga concluded by urging the conference to yield practical recommendations for tangible improvements in schools.
Source Ghana News Agency