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Oseabour Kofi Adu II, the chief of Old Mangoase in the Akuapem North district of the Eastern region, has strongly criticized the Ghana Education Service (GES) for disregarding Ghana’s culture and history in the curriculum planning process. He expressed his frustration that the GES has failed to incorporate the components of Ghana’s culture and history into the curriculum, which could help produce functional members of society from the educational system.
According to Adu, the curriculum is a crucial tool for achieving a nation’s educational goals. It is designed to transmit a society’s cultural heritage to the younger generation, providing them with intellectual, social, moral, spiritual, or physical knowledge to enable them to thrive in society. However, he argued that the GES has not done enough to integrate Ghana’s culture and history into the curriculum.
During an interview with Onua TV at the Old Mangoase Homecoming, Adu insisted that education cannot be successful without considering the culture of the people. He challenged the Ministry of Education to prioritize the incorporation of Ghana’s history and culture into the curriculum, including teaching children in Ghanaian languages in schools to help build a contemporary society that reflects the culture of the people.
Adu also criticized the productivity of the curriculum introduced by the GES, stating that it does not contribute to the productivity of the youth in the country. He argued that teaching in Ghanaian languages should be a priority because many developed countries have used their languages to teach their children in schools, and Ghana should do the same if it wants to develop.
In summary, Adu believes that neglecting Ghana’s culture and history in the curriculum will hinder the development of the country, and the GES should take immediate action to incorporate them into the education system.
source:locotvgh.com