Teachers angry over directive to stop extra classes

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OMANBA 8 years ago

These teachers use the extra classes to make extra money which no taxes are paid on them.By their action they put more financial burdens on the parents of their students.

These teachers use the extra classes to make extra money which no taxes are paid on them.By their action they put more financial burdens on the parents of their students.
Think 8 years ago

Relax, but ask yourself why should your child need extra classes? It is your choice to let them attend abi?

Relax, but ask yourself why should your child need extra classes? It is your choice to let them attend abi?
Prince Massachusetts 8 years ago

Yes Omanba . Cuz u know what ? Ur government can't paid them. They have to do this to survive. And secondly every parents want a better future for his or her kids. This dumb ass government and his cronies brought their kids h ...
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Yes Omanba . Cuz u know what ? Ur government can't paid them. They have to do this to survive. And secondly every parents want a better future for his or her kids. This dumb ass government and his cronies brought their kids here in the STATES for better education. And they fuck up our education. I don't blame them. I blame Rawlings. . And no man eno
JOE 8 years ago

The teacher's shirt and trousers are too big for his size.The belt too is too big for his tiny waist.

The teacher's shirt and trousers are too big for his size.The belt too is too big for his tiny waist.
Yeboah 8 years ago

There's absolutely no need for any extra classes. It's just another way to extort money from parents. In fact, play is as important as work as far as our pupils are concerned. Sometimes they even learn more by playing than by ...
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There's absolutely no need for any extra classes. It's just another way to extort money from parents. In fact, play is as important as work as far as our pupils are concerned. Sometimes they even learn more by playing than by sitting in classrooms! Let the children go home to their parents.
Kofi 8 years ago

Did I read this right?

Did I read this right?
Jalil SA 8 years ago

It must end now. I supportthe idea, teachers must be at post and teach well. Circuit supervisors must monitor them eeffectively. Most of them charge money for which they are supposed to stay in classes and do the job. If it i ...
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It must end now. I supportthe idea, teachers must be at post and teach well. Circuit supervisors must monitor them eeffectively. Most of them charge money for which they are supposed to stay in classes and do the job. If it is free they are welcomed to organise but for cash never should that happen
asante 8 years ago

Teachers end up paying more attention to extra classes than normal hours of duty.
Extra classes must stop so all students can benefit from same tutor at the same time.

Teachers end up paying more attention to extra classes than normal hours of duty.
Extra classes must stop so all students can benefit from same tutor at the same time.
amadzi kwame 8 years ago

madam Naana Opoku Agyemang are you the director general of Ghana education service? Go and read your job description

madam Naana Opoku Agyemang are you the director general of Ghana education service? Go and read your job description
Maksen 8 years ago

new teachers are not been paid since they starts teaching, u there talking from ur outside mind

pay new teacher including their arears.

new teachers are not been paid since they starts teaching, u there talking from ur outside mind

pay new teacher including their arears.
Kofi 8 years ago

Countries ranked on maths and science
1. Singapore
2. Hong Kong
3. South Korea
4. Japan (joint)
4. Taiwan (joint)
6. Finland
7. Estonia
8. Switzerland
9. Netherlands
10. Canada
11. Poland
12. Vietnam
13. Germany
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Countries ranked on maths and science
1. Singapore
2. Hong Kong
3. South Korea
4. Japan (joint)
4. Taiwan (joint)
6. Finland
7. Estonia
8. Switzerland
9. Netherlands
10. Canada
11. Poland
12. Vietnam
13. Germany
14. Australia
15. Ireland
16. Belgium
17. New Zealand
18. Slovenia
19. Austria
20. United Kingdom
21. Czech Republic
22. Denmark
23. France
24. Latvia
25. Norway
26. Luxembourg
27. Spain
28. Italy (joint)
28. United States (joint)
30. Portugal
31. Lithuania
32. Hungary
33. Iceland
34. Russia
35. Sweden
36. Croatia
37. Slovak Republic
38. Ukraine
39. Israel
40. Greece
41. Turkey
42. Serbia
43. Bulgaria
44. Romania
45. UAE
46. Cyprus
47. Thailand
48. Chile
49. Kazakhstan
50. Armenia
51. Iran
52. Malaysia
53. Costa Rica
54. Mexico
55. Uruguay
56. Montenegro
57. Bahrain
58. Lebanon
59. Georgia
60. Brazil
61. Jordan
62. Argentina
63. Albania
64. Tunisia
65. Macedonia
66. Saudi Arabia
67. Colombia
68. Qatar
69. Indonesia
70. Botswana
71. Peru
72. Oman
73. Morocco
74. Honduras
75. South Africa
76. Ghana

Millennium targets
Improving education would produce "long-term economic gains that are going to be phenomenal", says Mr Schleicher.
If Ghana, the lowest ranked country, achieved basic skills for all its 15-year-olds, the report says that it would expand its current GDP by 38 times, over the lifetime of today's youngsters.
Okesse 8 years ago

In South Korea parents spend $16 Bn a year on extra classes
In Ghana most children don't have the basic reading skills in education because there is only a period a week on reading skills so pupils are promoted to the upper ...
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In South Korea parents spend $16 Bn a year on extra classes
In Ghana most children don't have the basic reading skills in education because there is only a period a week on reading skills so pupils are promoted to the upper classes without this basic reading skills Most of the extra classes at the primary schools are used to teach the less than average pupils reading skills .
worla 8 years ago

okesse,send ur children to korea n u wil benefit frm thm ok

okesse,send ur children to korea n u wil benefit frm thm ok
Think 8 years ago

Charity begins at home. Korean parents also teach their kids at home. People argue that teachers use extra classes for money and teachers say they are not paid on time. Let's solve those problems first!!

Charity begins at home. Korean parents also teach their kids at home. People argue that teachers use extra classes for money and teachers say they are not paid on time. Let's solve those problems first!!
Think 8 years ago

I wonder what you will achieve with your sarcasm? I wonder what you are doing or going to do now that you have this information. I don't even think you knew such a study was being undertaken till you read it on BBC no be so? ...
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I wonder what you will achieve with your sarcasm? I wonder what you are doing or going to do now that you have this information. I don't even think you knew such a study was being undertaken till you read it on BBC no be so? Remember there about 196 countries and only 76 were assessed. What about the countries that didn't even have data to submit for the assessment?
PRINCEWILLY@YMAIL.COM 8 years ago

Physics Teacher: “Isaac Newton was sitting under a tree when an apple fell on his head and he discovered gravity. Isn’t that wonderful?”

Student: “Yes sir, if he had been sitting in class looking at books like us, ...
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Physics Teacher: “Isaac Newton was sitting under a tree when an apple fell on his head and he discovered gravity. Isn’t that wonderful?”

Student: “Yes sir, if he had been sitting in class looking at books like us, he wouldn’t have discovered anything.”
Kofi 8 years ago

Love your stories, but what is the morale behind this one?

Love your stories, but what is the morale behind this one?
Einstein 8 years ago

I am not the biggest fan of the education minister, but I think this is the best decision EVER.
Listen to BBC news today.
Ghana scored LAST in a ranking of our education system.
Despite all the so called "Extra Classes" ...
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I am not the biggest fan of the education minister, but I think this is the best decision EVER.
Listen to BBC news today.
Ghana scored LAST in a ranking of our education system.
Despite all the so called "Extra Classes". I call it "Extortion Classes".
I can guarantee you that headmistresses and headmasters will find ways of stealing money from parents once this directive has been given.
Lets keep an eye on Mary Mother of Good Counsel School.
They will be the first to start stealing. With a corrupt PTA backing the headmistress
Lartey. Tema. 8 years ago

If these teachers are saying the syllabus are such that they can not cover it on time and therefore need extra classes to complete it, why then are they charging such fees? Why are they extorting money from innocent parents? ...
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If these teachers are saying the syllabus are such that they can not cover it on time and therefore need extra classes to complete it, why then are they charging such fees? Why are they extorting money from innocent parents? The worse offenders are the private schools, which to me, has nobody to regulate their activities.Such schools are a gold mines for their owners.They don't care and think of what they demand from parents.I urge the minister to go all out to stop this fraud that is going on in our schools,in the name of extra classes.
Serah 8 years ago

This NDC people don't know what they are doing. Just go on strike until you are paid. Woyome alone can pay so why waste the time talking

This NDC people don't know what they are doing. Just go on strike until you are paid. Woyome alone can pay so why waste the time talking
Atule 8 years ago

Nonsense talk

Nonsense talk
Nana Gyetuah 8 years ago

for teachers nt to do extra classes is a loose statement frm d minister.
she shld go to secondary schools n c hw teachers struggle to finish d syllabus despite extra classes dey organize. shld dis action b ceased, students w ...
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for teachers nt to do extra classes is a loose statement frm d minister.
she shld go to secondary schools n c hw teachers struggle to finish d syllabus despite extra classes dey organize. shld dis action b ceased, students will suffer greatly since there is no way some subjects can be completed without classes (eg. core maths, inter science, economics etc.)
indeed this is an unfortunate statement frm n shld cum again
Kay Agyapong 8 years ago

Dumb lose thinking,when people gets to a position of power,they forget where they started from.As a primary teacher for instance,u need to teach not less than 4-5 subjects a day.Teach,give exercises and mark them,lead the pup ...
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Dumb lose thinking,when people gets to a position of power,they forget where they started from.As a primary teacher for instance,u need to teach not less than 4-5 subjects a day.Teach,give exercises and mark them,lead the pupils to make their correction,mark them again for each and every subject u teach.Give homework and assignment,fill your SBA.mark your register,control noise and a whole lot.I thought the same way others think of teaching been the easiest job ever until I went to the field for 6years.IMAGINE EVEN WHEN YOU ARE GIVEN JUST TEN KIDS(8-10years)TO TAKE CARE OF THEM FOR Just 2Hours without even teaching.....
Worfa Yao 8 years ago

When it comes to matters concerning teachers, everybody wants to say something against them. Do we take the trouble to research into both the good and the bad parts of their actions? We mustn't forget that some school childre ...
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When it comes to matters concerning teachers, everybody wants to say something against them. Do we take the trouble to research into both the good and the bad parts of their actions? We mustn't forget that some school children need more time to practice the same thing over and over again than others need. Yes, circuit supervisors must do well to compel their teachers to do what is expected of them, but that doesn't mean all pupils will get the same level of knowledge. Can we conclude that parents who employ the services of private teachers for their wards at home are killing their kids or themselves? No normal person will be delighted to train a person to go and fail in his field. Allow teachers to do what they think is best for their students. The best the Education Ministry could do is to regulate the conduction of extra classes; not to abolish it.
ADE 8 years ago

WE NEVER HAD WHAT IS CALLED EXTRA TUITION YET WE PASSED AND PASASED WELL FOR BOTH O LEVEL AND SITH FORM TO GAIN ADMISSION TO UNIVERSITY.

WE NEVER HAD WHAT IS CALLED EXTRA TUITION YET WE PASSED AND PASASED WELL FOR BOTH O LEVEL AND SITH FORM TO GAIN ADMISSION TO UNIVERSITY.
Mike 8 years ago

You are right, but not all children need extra classes. Some also need classes for some specific subjects. I have kids in the UK I only pay for the subjects the kids are weak at. I am in Ghana, the "extra classes" doesn't hel ...
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You are right, but not all children need extra classes. Some also need classes for some specific subjects. I have kids in the UK I only pay for the subjects the kids are weak at. I am in Ghana, the "extra classes" doesn't help my brother's kids.
kweku 8 years ago

i would have agreed with many of the comments here if i have never taught before. However,after five years in the classroom,i know better.
First of all,many parents rather come asking for extra classes because most of them h ...
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i would have agreed with many of the comments here if i have never taught before. However,after five years in the classroom,i know better.
First of all,many parents rather come asking for extra classes because most of them have a busy schedule and would rather have the kids being taught after school than for the kids to be at home without supervision.
Secondly,we must recognise the differences in IQ level of the children. Consequently,teachers have to be careful and very thorough so as not to leave the weaker students behind.
Again,there is very little time to complete a very packed syllabus. This is evidenced by the fact that the students performed better when the SHS programme was extended to 4 years. The syllabus has to be shrunk or more time created for the students.
Lastly,we have new teachers who have been working for months without receiving any salary. Without the token they earn from extra classes how would they be even able to get to school to teach all these kids?
It is also disingenuous to claim teachers do not give their best during classroom hours. They give their all,except you find those kids attending extra classes performing better because of the extra practice time they get.
Let us be careful because it is these same teachers who have taught us to become responsible adults.
Assuming without admitting that these teachers are mainly looking to earn a few extra cedis by organising these classes,who will remember the extra hundred cedis he/she spent on their children when they have grown to become doctors,lawyers,e.t.c because of the solid foundation they had. Can you put a price on your child's future?
ADE 8 years ago

YOU CHEATS. YOU DO NOT WANT TO USE OFFICIAL TIME TO TEACH BUT WANTING EXTRA TIME TO CHEAT PARENTS.

YOU CHEATS. YOU DO NOT WANT TO USE OFFICIAL TIME TO TEACH BUT WANTING EXTRA TIME TO CHEAT PARENTS.
Nii Lante 8 years ago

This is the best decision of the year. Very good madam minister

This is the best decision of the year. Very good madam minister
Dj lanre 8 years ago

The minister is a waste,and shd tell us when was the last time she completed the syllabus when lecturing at ucc? Wher ar her children?after u sent dem to study outside,u ar here spoiling the ghanaian,education with dose fooli ...
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The minister is a waste,and shd tell us when was the last time she completed the syllabus when lecturing at ucc? Wher ar her children?after u sent dem to study outside,u ar here spoiling the ghanaian,education with dose foolish directives.bastard
Dessie 8 years ago

Sit down with parent and teachers association and discuss the issue; teachers complain could be credible given the fact that number of student per class way out of proportion

Sit down with parent and teachers association and discuss the issue; teachers complain could be credible given the fact that number of student per class way out of proportion
Openueyuai 8 years ago

Look at confusion from people without vision. From top to down.
Brains are becoming warm, I don't wan to attribute it to the dumsor.
I have these questions for the minister
1. What scientific research can the minister use ...
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Look at confusion from people without vision. From top to down.
Brains are becoming warm, I don't wan to attribute it to the dumsor.
I have these questions for the minister
1. What scientific research can the minister use to support that?
2. As a country, are we interested in shallow teaching or dip?

Per my view what the minister said can hold for some subjects but not all.

To draw better conclusion, research need to be conducted.
Ghanaian 8 years ago

What the minister had wanted to say was this: "Stop charging for extra classes." This is not the first time teachers had felt the need to organise extra classes. When I was in middle school, and for several years both before ...
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What the minister had wanted to say was this: "Stop charging for extra classes." This is not the first time teachers had felt the need to organise extra classes. When I was in middle school, and for several years both before and after I entered middle school, an indigene of my village who was a teacher in another district organised Saturday classes for Form Four pupils from Janary till the MSLC exams in August. And this he did Saturday after Saturday whether or not the substantive Form Four teacher was present. And how much did he earn for his efforts? Just the smiles that greeted the release of the MSLC results each first term: "Our school got 100% with 16 distinctions".
It is pathetic that teachers at a particular private school in my town are charging GHC3.00 per child for extra morning classes but skipping lectures from 11.00 am till 2.00 pm and coming back for after school classes. The irony of the whole matter is that those kids whose parents cannot afford the extra charges do not have a dog's chance of catching up with the lessons covered during the extra classes. because the teachers do not have the time to repeat lessons they have already taught a section of the class!
For these and other reasons, I believe it is proper the government is tackling this corrupt practice now in order to prevent the damage it is doing to our education.
PRINCE 8 years ago

WHY DO U WANT TO SEND NDC TO OPPOSITION. SO SO SAD.

WHY DO U WANT TO SEND NDC TO OPPOSITION. SO SO SAD.
Oshigo 8 years ago

i am surprised people are blaming teachers for the falling standard of education in Ghana, its rather the way education has been politicised in the country. was there any sense in changing the 4year SSS back to 3years?on the ...
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i am surprised people are blaming teachers for the falling standard of education in Ghana, its rather the way education has been politicised in the country. was there any sense in changing the 4year SSS back to 3years?on the extra classes it is only tutors would be able cover the syllabus at SSS level
avumegah ditto ananse 8 years ago

see oooo private schools are doing extra classes at high charge but parents are paying why this one with just a token charge to help our pupils you trying to stop it why?

see oooo private schools are doing extra classes at high charge but parents are paying why this one with just a token charge to help our pupils you trying to stop it why?
Solomon 8 years ago

it is funny, they are saying teacher should stop extra class but the same people have private teacher teaching there children. ha ha just deceiving the public

it is funny, they are saying teacher should stop extra class but the same people have private teacher teaching there children. ha ha just deceiving the public
joe 8 years ago

THEY ARE JUST MAKING MONEY OF OUR CHILDREN.

THEY ARE JUST MAKING MONEY OF OUR CHILDREN.
jojo 8 years ago

these teachers are just as corrupt as our politicians stealing from the poor students with BS extra classes because of their greed and not lack of time. stop making students waste time taking notes written on the black board ...
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these teachers are just as corrupt as our politicians stealing from the poor students with BS extra classes because of their greed and not lack of time. stop making students waste time taking notes written on the black board and provide the test books needed to cover each topic in the syllabus (students can take notes of key points on their own if they want to) and that will save a lot of time and prevent the BS corrupt practices by the teachers. Only the greedy and corrupt teachers will be offended by this directive.
jojo 8 years ago

who needs extra classes when GES or examination counsel sells you the answers to the text during 'A' and 'O' exams? all of them are corrupt and they are doing it for your money not because they care about your education. secr ...
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who needs extra classes when GES or examination counsel sells you the answers to the text during 'A' and 'O' exams? all of them are corrupt and they are doing it for your money not because they care about your education. secretly record any exams on the national level and you will see, but I know you all know what I am talking about is an undisputable fact.
Efo Koku 8 years ago

Hey Kwasiakwa Ablakwa, when will you ever make sense? You challenge almost everything sensible. Ghana was dead last in that study. Just accept it and figure out how to improve the system. We all know that we are churning ...
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Hey Kwasiakwa Ablakwa, when will you ever make sense? You challenge almost everything sensible. Ghana was dead last in that study. Just accept it and figure out how to improve the system. We all know that we are churning our illiterate graduates...you are testament to that. Net, we need to refocus on the sciences and math to be competititive. What is false about this? What does a degree in tourism or printing offers a graduate?? not to mention foolish courses like greek and roman civilization and what have you. Wake up from your slumber you idiotic minister or whatever you call yourself.

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