Accra: Some basic schools in Accra, Tema, and parts of the Central Region have embarked on educational trips during the holidays to provide hands-on learning experiences and bridge the gap between classroom theory and practice. The trips, undertaken by both students and teachers, form part of the schools' academic curriculum aimed at enhancing experiential learning.
According to Ghana News Agency, Tema Regional Office, schools such as Chastin Intellectuals Academy and Royals of Shakespeare International School, along with families and tourists from different countries, visited the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Osu Castle. These excursions offered learners the opportunity to deepen their understanding of classroom lessons by connecting them to real-world experiences.
During the visits, students learnt about the life and legacy of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, as well as the historical and cultural significance of the memorial park and the castle. Tour guides led the groups through the museum, where they viewed some personal belongings of Dr. Nkrumah, including his mattress, piano, Oware board, mirror, and presidential suit. The guide also explained his role in leading Ghana to independence, while some students read inscriptions on the walls and took photographs at the Liberation Grounds.
In an interview with the Ghana News Agency, Master Ezra Nyametse Shardey, a grade five facilitator at Chastin Intellectuals Academy, stated that educational trips helped visual learners gain more insights during class lessons and build a reality of what they see in their textbooks. He added that it helped facilitators use real-life examples from educational trips to explain concepts more clearly in class and aided in creating a bond between students and learners.
Some of the students said the trip had helped them to gain a deeper understanding of their studies, improve retention of knowledge, and create lasting memories.