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By Samuel Yaokumah, GNA

Aburi (E/R), October 8, GNA – The Akwapem South Assembly has organized a workshop involving stakeholders, educators, and the local government in Aburi to tackle the ongoing decline in educational quality in the region.

The gathering, titled “Back to Basics: Diagnosing Falling Educational Standards in the Municipality,” sought to uncover and address the reasons behind the decline while encouraging high-quality education via better facilities, responsibility, and sufficient supplies.

Mr. Paul Osae, the Municipal Chief Executive of Akwapem South, voiced worries about the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) outcomes, calling the poor pass rates and student achievements troubling.

“We need to take action immediately to stop things from getting worse,” he stated, referencing particular data from recent evaluations,” he added.

Mr. Osae also described government actions, such as financial support for school upgrades, supply of desks, and allocation of computers to improve information and communication technology education.

He urged united efforts, saying, “Educators, parents, and those involved need to collaborate to improve educational quality within the city.”

Mr. Emmanuel Aggrey, the Examination Coordinator at GES division in Aburi, provided an in-depth review of BECE pass rates across different years and shared useful tips for exam preparation aimed at both educators and learners.

Several factors were highlighted by participants as contributing to the decline, such as limited parental engagement, failure to fulfill duties, insufficient school oversight, students’ focus on video games, and reduced enthusiasm from both teachers and students.

The seminar consistently highlighted the need for collaborative actions from all involved parties to enhance the educational environment in Aburi.

GNA

Edited by D.I. Laary/Kenneth Odeng Adade