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Defeamekpor urges media to champion responsible investigative journalism in anti-corruption fight

Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for South Dayi Constituency, Hon. Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, has shed light on the demanding...

Dr. Yaw Adutwum calls for greater investment in Basic STEM Education

NPP launched Basic STEM Program to train future leaders from early childhood – Dr. Adutwum

by Kobina Baidoo

May 22, 2025

The former Minister of Education and Member of Parliament for the Bosomtwe constituency, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has urged the...

The former Minister of Education and Member of Parliament for the Bosomtwe Constituency, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has stressed that education should not merely focus on children attending school, but more importantly, on what they are learning and what they become as a result of that learning. Speaking on the Epa Hoa Daben show with Bismark Brown on Happy 98.9 FM, Dr. Adutwum highlighted that improving a country's education system requires more than ensuring enrollment, the real emphasis should be on the content taught and its impact on students. He advocated for the implementation of effective educational content and modern teaching approaches to transform the sector. He specifically referenced New Bloom’s Taxonomy, a framework that guides educators on how to teach for deeper understanding and application, rather than rote memorization. Dr. Adutwum explained that Bloom's Taxonomy consists of six hierarchical levels: Remember, where students recall basic facts; Understand, where they explain concepts; Apply, where they use knowledge in new situations; followed by Analyze, Evaluate, and Create where students develop critical thinking, assess ideas, and produce original work. He criticized the over-reliance on rote learning or "chew and pour" in Ghana’s educational system, noting that while countries like the United States focus on higher-order thinking skills like analyzing, evaluating, and creating, Ghana tends to prioritize only remembering, understanding, and applying. Reflecting on his tenure as Minister of Education, Dr. Adutwum recalled introducing curriculum reforms based on Bloom's Taxonomy about four years ago. The first batch of students under the new curriculum was expected to write their BECE in the previous year. However, upon reviewing WAEC’s examination questions, he realized they were not aligned with the new framework. He urged the examination body to adapt accordingly, describing the misalignment as “a clear case where the tail is wagging the dog.” Dr. Adutwum asserted that teaching, learning, and assessment must be designed to broaden students' thinking not just to pass exams, but to prepare them for real-life challenges. He warned that an Education Minister unaware of this fundamental principle risks overseeing what he described as “education to nowhere.”

An Education Minister whose teaching and exams don’t benefit students is leading education to nowhere – Dr. Adutwum asserts

by Kobina Baidoo

May 22, 2025

The former Minister of Education and Member of Parliament for the Bosomtwe Constituency, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has stressed that...

Dr. Adutwum unveils YOA Global Education Partners to transform African Education

by Kobina Baidoo

May 22, 2025

The Member of Parliament for Bosomtwe and former Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has announced plans to launch...

“When your parliament functions well, your democracy thrives” – Majority Chief Whip

by Kobina Baidoo

May 23, 2025

Majority Chief Whip in Parliament, Hon. Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has commended the intentional efforts made by Ghanaian legislators to maintain democracy...

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NPP launched Basic STEM Program to train future leaders from early childhood – Dr. Adutwum

An Education Minister whose teaching and exams don’t benefit students is leading education to nowhere – Dr. Adutwum asserts

Dr. Adutwum unveils YOA Global Education Partners to transform African Education

“When your parliament functions well, your democracy thrives” – Majority Chief Whip

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