23rd August 2023 2:43:59 PM
2 mins readThe introduction of the Free Senior High School (SHS) program has not resulted in a decline in the quality of students compared to the period before the policy was implemented. This assertion was made by Professor Stephen Adei, the former Rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).According to Prof.
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Adei, the issues of academic underperformance among students at the senior high school level stem from foundational problems that exist at the primary school level. He shared these insights during an interview with the media on August 23.He emphasized, "Statistically proven data indicates that the introduction of free SHS has not led to a decrease in the quality of students when compared to the period prior to its implementation.
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The failure rate of around forty to fifty percent among SHS students is not attributable to the free SHS policy, but rather to issues rooted in the quality of primary education."Prof. Stephen Adei elaborated that primary education in Ghana, as described by the World Bank, suffers from a deficiency in learning outcomes and is often referred to as "schooling without learning.
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"Expressing his strong support for the free senior high school initiative, Prof. Adei, who benefited from free education during the Nkrumah era, stated that all Ghanaian children should have access to education up to the high school level, irrespective of financial constraints faced by their parents.He remarked, "I am a staunch advocate of free SHS.
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Every Ghanaian child should have the opportunity to receive an education up to the high school level without being hindered by their parents' financial capabilities."Additionally, he commended the free SHS policy as one of the notable achievements of the President, stating that there is no logical reason for any Ghanaian to advocate for the discontinuation of the free SHS program.Prof.
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Adei underlined the importance of enhancing the policy to ensure inclusivity, stating that no student should be left behind. He also noted that individuals who call for a reevaluation of the policy should not be considered adversaries of the government.He concluded by emphasizing that the success of the free SHS program relies on the establishment of quality community schools.
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