60% of Senior High Schools Removed from Double Track System – Minister of Education

The Ghanaian Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has announced a significant shift in the country’s educational framework, revealing that 60 percent of Senior High Schools (SHSs) have been removed from the double-track to a single-track system.

This change aims to address the increased enrollment spurred by the government’s Free SHS program and ensure that all SHSs will eventually adopt the single-track system.

Dr. Adutwum made this announcement during the launch of this year’s STEMNNOVATION competition at the Accra Technical Training Centre.

The competition, designed for SHS and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students, fosters the development of innovative projects in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) that can address various societal challenges.

This year’s STEMNNOVATION competition focuses on four critical areas: environmental sustainability, food sovereignty, sustainable energy, and digital technologies.

These themes highlight the government’s strategic emphasis on creativity and innovation as pivotal elements of its educational agenda.

“Creativity and innovations are at the forefront of the government’s agenda for enhancing education in Ghana,” Dr. Adutwum stated.

He emphasized the government’s commitment to transforming students into creators and innovators who will act as agents of change in the country’s transformation agenda.

Dr. Adutwum passionately argued against traditional rote learning methods, advocating for a more innovation-driven approach to education.

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“We cannot memorize our way out of poverty, but we can innovate our way out of it,” he asserted, highlighting the need for an educational shift that places a strong emphasis on creativity and practical problem-solving skills.

In addition to educational curriculum changes, Dr. Adutwum touched on the transformation of educational infrastructure, stressing the importance of modernizing facilities to match the demands of 21st-century education.

“21st-century education must take place in 21st-century buildings,” he declared, indicating the government’s plans to overhaul school buildings and classrooms to create environments conducive to learning and innovation.

The minister also called on industry and corporate organizations to partner with the Ministry of Education to support STEM innovations developed by students.

Such collaborations are seen as vital to nurturing a new generation of thinkers and problem solvers that can propel Ghana forward on its path to sustainable development.

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The ongoing emphasis on STEM education and the significant transition from the double-track to the single-track system in SHSs are part of broader efforts to ensure that Ghanaian students are not only recipients of knowledge but also active participants in creating solutions that impact their communities and the nation at large.

This year marks the third iteration of the STEMNNOVATION competition since its inception in 2022, underscoring the Ministry’s dedication to embedding innovation within the educational sector as a recurring and evolving theme.

As the competition progresses, it continues to inspire students across Ghana to explore, create, and innovate, aligning with the nation’s goals of fostering an education system that is robust, dynamic, and responsive to the complexities of the modern world.

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