Two thirds of JHS graduates can’t read and write – Prof Adei

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Steve 7 years ago

Very very sad mahama and his ndc government shame on you mahama

Very very sad mahama and his ndc government shame on you mahama
A B C 7 years ago

That's true. It's not Mahama's problem. What's your problem. You're a retired teacher, what did you do?

That's true. It's not Mahama's problem. What's your problem. You're a retired teacher, what did you do?
GIMPA BUILT 7 years ago

EVERYTHING IS A PROCESS

EVERYTHING IS A PROCESS
Pelicles 7 years ago

The despicable educational system Ghana is going through, is the "fast food" JJ prepared for us to eat without thinking of its adverse effect in the future.

In the future, our leaders cannot read and understand a common do ...
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The despicable educational system Ghana is going through, is the "fast food" JJ prepared for us to eat without thinking of its adverse effect in the future.

In the future, our leaders cannot read and understand a common document they will sign on behalf of our dear nation and who lose? Future posterity.
Nana Kwaku 7 years ago

I share your opinion 100% until we review that education reform carried out by JJ Rawlings we will continue to have this and it will even be worse in 5yrs time.The whole JHS & SHS is exam focus education no time time for prop ...
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I share your opinion 100% until we review that education reform carried out by JJ Rawlings we will continue to have this and it will even be worse in 5yrs time.The whole JHS & SHS is exam focus education no time time for proper learning,everybody including students,teachers,parents,proprietors etc are interested in just scoring higher marks without thinking of the consequence.
kwasi 7 years ago

But this system is far better than the middle school leaving certificate where only four subjects were examined. I can bet you there are a lot of form four leavers who cannot write their names so what are you talking about?

But this system is far better than the middle school leaving certificate where only four subjects were examined. I can bet you there are a lot of form four leavers who cannot write their names so what are you talking about?
SINTUATION 7 years ago

Just read some more of the current crop of journalists write. It is an awesome neiva tigon that the standards of education in Ghana are falling. I don't even want to think about the next generation because it is these people ...
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Just read some more of the current crop of journalists write. It is an awesome neiva tigon that the standards of education in Ghana are falling. I don't even want to think about the next generation because it is these people with low standards who are supposed to teach the next generation. The earlier the system is reviewed and amended the better for the country as a whole.
Prempeh 7 years ago

You are 100%right Mr man ,from 2000 up to 2008 the education system in Ghana was quite good but from 2009 up to date it is declining why ,because the government doesn't think of our future .The previous years before you can a ...
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You are 100%right Mr man ,from 2000 up to 2008 the education system in Ghana was quite good but from 2009 up to date it is declining why ,because the government doesn't think of our future .The previous years before you can admission to the second circle institution unless you pass your exam well but look at these days .you get to the second circle no matter what grades you got
Nii Boye 7 years ago

As usual, this so-called Professor spoke without any credible facts. What study has this so-called Professor conducted to reach this conclusion? Even if he has n't conducted one by himself, he should cite or let us know which ...
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As usual, this so-called Professor spoke without any credible facts. What study has this so-called Professor conducted to reach this conclusion? Even if he has n't conducted one by himself, he should cite or let us know which scientific study he is quoting all those bogus figures from. People should not just accept any wild figures by anybody simply because they have a Dr. or Prof prefix in front of their names.
Good Mama 7 years ago

Just go to any govt. Jhs 3 and sample 10students for a reading contest and you will stop insulting the prof.

Just go to any govt. Jhs 3 and sample 10students for a reading contest and you will stop insulting the prof.
Ed 7 years ago

Why narrow down to government schools when the Prof was in fact talking all inclusive?

Why narrow down to government schools when the Prof was in fact talking all inclusive?
kwesi ntate3 7 years ago

Because Private school that are ran by SHS graduates performs better(BECE)than our trained teachers

Because Private school that are ran by SHS graduates performs better(BECE)than our trained teachers
Bawumia the foolish liar 7 years ago

Someone told me last night that old age is a disease.This guy is full of shit.

Someone told me last night that old age is a disease.This guy is full of shit.
Prempeh 7 years ago

Come down to the training colleges ,last term I was thinking that we won't have teachers in the near future because these days the way get admission to the training colleges tend to whom you know and not who qualifies

Come down to the training colleges ,last term I was thinking that we won't have teachers in the near future because these days the way get admission to the training colleges tend to whom you know and not who qualifies
Captein 7 years ago

Prof you b know why, don't you? So what are you doing? Because teachers are not doing a good job at that level but are being paid.

Prof you b know why, don't you? So what are you doing? Because teachers are not doing a good job at that level but are being paid.
Aki Ola 7 years ago

Teachers are not paid ,what else should happen?

Teachers are not paid ,what else should happen?
Okasher, Yendi, Zohe. 7 years ago

Prof where are you getting your facts? I challenge you to get back to classroom and do your research rather then depending on somebody's assumption and imagination. In my class almost 100% can write and 98% can read fluently ...
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Prof where are you getting your facts? I challenge you to get back to classroom and do your research rather then depending on somebody's assumption and imagination. In my class almost 100% can write and 98% can read fluently only 2% have little bit difficulties in reading. So where from your facts? Stop building cattle in the air else you will lose your respect from me.
ugly akufo addo 7 years ago

The wife confirmed it yesterday when we were escorting him out

The wife confirmed it yesterday when we were escorting him out
Victor A. Young 7 years ago

That's the kind of education the NDC introduced to our system. That's NDC for you; we ain't seen nothing yet...!!!

That's the kind of education the NDC introduced to our system. That's NDC for you; we ain't seen nothing yet...!!!
Queen Hidayat 7 years ago

It's true. I am a teacher in a snr high sch and majority of the students can't read or write.
Ghana, we've a long way to go

It's true. I am a teacher in a snr high sch and majority of the students can't read or write.
Ghana, we've a long way to go
Koo 7 years ago

Is not just to read and write, they don't understand even if they were able to read.

Is not just to read and write, they don't understand even if they were able to read.
Ottawa 7 years ago

Yea ! But better than the form 4. In 1992 when I completed JHS formerly the jss. I could read and write but it wasn't that good, I made up in the SHS. And in 3 yrs later my grades could not get me into any university in Ghana ...
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Yea ! But better than the form 4. In 1992 when I completed JHS formerly the jss. I could read and write but it wasn't that good, I made up in the SHS. And in 3 yrs later my grades could not get me into any university in Ghana. But Good been so good am about to graduate in one of the best university in Canada 100% better than the university in Ghana. In short we killed talent in our country
Obanawa 7 years ago

Man you are right the education system in Ghana is wiping out talented children. I agree with you 100%.

Man you are right the education system in Ghana is wiping out talented children. I agree with you 100%.
adam 7 years ago

education system distorted after anamor mensa reform.

education system distorted after anamor mensa reform.
twaaa 7 years ago

It's not true. Please produce your research findings. Professor don't be alarmist.

It's not true. Please produce your research findings. Professor don't be alarmist.
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Prof Addington 7 years ago

In a country dat a graduate teacher receives less than USD 300 as salary wat do u expect ?

In a country dat a graduate teacher receives less than USD 300 as salary wat do u expect ?
kwesi ntate3 7 years ago

Most public schools score 0% in BECE and you expect the government to pay you $500?teachers give pupil bunch of notes knowing well they can't read and understand.Aborr nti...

Most public schools score 0% in BECE and you expect the government to pay you $500?teachers give pupil bunch of notes knowing well they can't read and understand.Aborr nti...
Freddie Re Nduom fucken dirty lies. 7 years ago

There are far too many useless old men in Ghana now than ever. One of them is this man here. He was the director of GIMPA and his products are incompetent he said it him self. How useful is him.

There are far too many useless old men in Ghana now than ever. One of them is this man here. He was the director of GIMPA and his products are incompetent he said it him self. How useful is him.
kwesi ntate3 7 years ago

I did my national service in a public school and most kids in that school couldn't read far less writing their own names.and all that most of our trained teachers think about is their lesson notes and salaries.private schools ...
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I did my national service in a public school and most kids in that school couldn't read far less writing their own names.and all that most of our trained teachers think about is their lesson notes and salaries.private schools employ SHS graduates as teachers and they do incredibly well
Kutsii 7 years ago

Go way u over there. We don't want to hear from u. Prof Adei thinks when he leaves his ugly face with the shabby beard and red fiery eyes he becomes a lion.

Bcos he has no shame, he is still talking shit mixed with nonsens ...
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Go way u over there. We don't want to hear from u. Prof Adei thinks when he leaves his ugly face with the shabby beard and red fiery eyes he becomes a lion.

Bcos he has no shame, he is still talking shit mixed with nonsense from his stinking mouth and face.
AGBESI KWESI 7 years ago

Blame the NDC for the abysmal performance of JHS students. If the NDC had continued with Kufuors educational reform policy, things would have changed for better at the educational sector by now. At five years, my first daught ...
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Blame the NDC for the abysmal performance of JHS students. If the NDC had continued with Kufuors educational reform policy, things would have changed for better at the educational sector by now. At five years, my first daughter started reading when she was in KG2. Thanks to the solid pre-school system former president Kufuor put in place.
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S.B. Asante 7 years ago

One can attest to this by the "comments" on social media issues; the kind of English some write, with no proper meaning and very bad construction.

This relates not only to JHS graduates but , even, to some tertiary graduat ...
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One can attest to this by the "comments" on social media issues; the kind of English some write, with no proper meaning and very bad construction.

This relates not only to JHS graduates but , even, to some tertiary graduates.

The Queen's language should be respected if we want to use it. And, can our Colleges of Education do something towards this ?

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