Education Minister Yaw Osei Adutwum revealed that over the past ten years, there has been a significant increase in the number of primary 2 pupils capable of reading. Specifically, the percentage has risen from a mere 2% to 38%. However, this also implies that 62% of primary 2 pupils still do not possess reading skills.
During the launch of the National Education Leadership Institute in Takoradi, Dr. Adutwum stated, “Back in 2015, only 2% of our primary 2 students demonstrated reading ability in this country. However, thanks to President’s investment and efforts, resources were allocated to conduct the National Standardized test in 2022, enabling access to every primary 2 student nationwide.”
Dr. Adutwum stated that the recently released test results show that 38% of students have the ability to read, which he finds unsatisfactory. He also mentioned that the remaining 62% cannot read, which is so worrying.
According to Dr. Adutwum, it is crucial to cultivate a new generation of education leaders who prioritize learning outcomes and strive to improve the educational landscape in Ghana. He expressed the need to move away from traditional apprenticeship leadership and accelerate the implementation of successful approaches like the Wesley Girls’ model.
Dr. Adutwum emphasized the importance of studying and comprehending the factors that contribute to effective schools in Ghana, while also acknowledging the value of apprenticeship experiences. The establishment of the National Education Leadership Institute aims to support this process.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana
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