tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4957153574047966177.post1055746593435390258..comments2024-03-23T18:12:13.605-07:00Comments on The Vim Views & Versions - Blogs of a MIghTy African: The Senior High School in Ghana duration debate - 3 or 4 years?MIghTy Africanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09052671185056191270noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4957153574047966177.post-26875092974837091072010-03-16T19:24:41.718-07:002010-03-16T19:24:41.718-07:00well said, Kwabena.well said, Kwabena.MIghTy Africanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09052671185056191270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4957153574047966177.post-72159907608170511822010-03-14T14:32:18.840-07:002010-03-14T14:32:18.840-07:00I have been following this debate closely from 200...I have been following this debate closely from 2000 when the NPP promised a 4-year SSS if voted into power through the NDC promising a 3-year SHS in 2008. I am for a 3-years SHS. I went through the SHS in 2 1/2 years. 2001-2003. I think we're missing the key arguements here. It's not about cost or how much you will spend in the SHS. You'll still be foolish after 10 years if the curricula is not the best and teachers are not paid well. How do you expect students to learn without textbooks?<br />The changing to 4 years was political. It was in fufilment of a campaign promise in 2000 and it wasn't the recommendation of the Anamoah Committee. Likewise, the reversal was political. Let's take politics out of the arguement and consider it from an apolitical view.<br />If we want to ensure good standards and have the best of students coming out of the SHS, we need to tackle the curricula first, provide study materials and pay teachers well. <br />I taught at St. James Seminary & Senior High for my national service and I can say that the school as at now isn't ready for a 4 year SHS. How many schools have structures to support 3 years let alone 4 years? 4 years, we're talking about dinning hall expansion, domitory expansion, additional classrooms and more teachers. <br />WE DON"T NEED OUR STUDENTS TO SPEND FOUR YEARS IN SCHOOL. All they need is the right conditions.Kwabenahttp://www.kwabena.menoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4957153574047966177.post-69778896583291024772010-02-22T01:13:17.246-08:002010-02-22T01:13:17.246-08:00@Eche, thanks o!
It seems people like the idea of...@Eche, thanks o!<br /><br />It seems people like the idea of pegging it at 4 years but allowing students to write the exam at the end of the third year. I like this idea. <br /><br />I still feel the curriculum needs a change to introduce concepts earlier and of course, there should be a general increase in quality of education. <br /><br />It's completely enjoyable that this kind of funny, witty debating style works. It's almost like you are 'dissing' the other guy in a nice way. <br />I'd always felt it was mad cool to fight with words, say witty, smart things to make your opponent feel horrible. Through debating, you get to do it ;-)MIghTy Africanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09052671185056191270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4957153574047966177.post-33595865012807134342010-02-11T01:57:58.919-08:002010-02-11T01:57:58.919-08:00Interesting read. I was almost distracted by the p...Interesting read. I was almost distracted by the pop references that kept each side's assertions interesting ["Catch them young and they shall be yours forever." - <i> Pusha </i> Things we do for Love] I heard about the 3-4-3 change recently and didn't get the point. Like the Health care reform in the States, there are definitely comprehensive changes that need to made at all levels. Curriculum, funding and course selection, and examination grading notwithstanding. <br />Your debating skills are too tough, hehehe. Reminds me of Odadeɛ days too. [Chaa-Nana] My regards to our Presec mother, Mrs. Acheampong.E A Gamorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07572009441380871215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4957153574047966177.post-11214743338399892092010-02-10T04:30:45.570-08:002010-02-10T04:30:45.570-08:00Super post Ato! I had to read this more than one.....Super post Ato! I had to read this more than one...so enjoyable! You know, we're just to inflexible in Ghana. Why not have it both ways? Keep it officially at 4 years but allow those who can to graduate at the 3rd year. Like the common entrance exams. <br /><br />You have always been a great debater Ato and you certainly turned the style on with this piece. Good job bro!Eche Sicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01096094652173480674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4957153574047966177.post-16707449529333797292010-02-02T20:10:13.823-08:002010-02-02T20:10:13.823-08:00s for that one gap year, I think it's indirect...s for that one gap year, I think it's indirectly related to the WASSCE. It takes too long to mark it (for whatever reason). If the exam is changed a lil n the marking is done quicker, the gap year could be removed.<br /><br />I don't think the one-year is terrible if the students could find some job, or something to keep them busy. Remember, that year used to be a 'national service' year.<br /><br />I believe they put in vocational and technical skills for students to have some kind of skill in case they could continue schooling after JSS. I think it's okay. <br /><br />The bigger issue is having students pursue what they are stronger in rather than bowing to peer pressure where everyone wants their kid to do science. Once, they figure this, then they can be trained adequately. If u make pre-tech optional, how many people will opt for that?MIghTy Africanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09052671185056191270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4957153574047966177.post-67374955199423011902010-02-02T19:39:04.154-08:002010-02-02T19:39:04.154-08:00I want your opinion on the 1 year (gap year) betwe...I want your opinion on the 1 year (gap year) between secondary school and university.<br /><br />For me, I think there are many ways of solving this problem. One way would be to keep the SSS at 4 years and scrap that one year stay-at-home.<br /><br />Another would be curriculum revision to take out those courses and subjects which are not relevant to every person. For example, a course like Pre-Technical Skills should be optional for only those intending to pursue that area of specialisation. Catering and sewing should be taught in our homes.<br /><br />These revisions would put less pressure on students and help them focus on the essential subjects so that they may be able to complete the block system in a shorter duration.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12144331302521790487noreply@blogger.com