In a recent revelation that has sparked a wave of optimism across the education sector, Deputy Minister of Education, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, announced significant improvements in learning outcomes at the basic education level.
This development is attributed to strategic interventions and collaborations with various partners, marking a pivotal shift in the educational landscape of Ghana.
According to data from the National Standardised Test, there has been a remarkable leap in literacy rates among learners, with the percentage of children who can read increasing from a mere 2% in 2015 to an impressive 38% in 2022.
This achievement is a testament to the concerted efforts made over the past four years, particularly through the partnership with the non-governmental organization, Right To Play (RTP), on the Partners in Play Project (P3).
The P3 initiative, spanning from 2019 to 2024, aims to enrich the quality of education for children aged four to 12 years by weaving play-based learning approaches into the fabric of the school curriculum and teaching methodologies.
Speaking at a dissemination session in Accra, Rev. Fordjour underscored the significance of this project, highlighting its role in not just enhancing educational quality but also in transforming teaching and learning paradigms to bridge access and quality gaps in Ghanaian education.
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The collaboration with RTP has notably influenced over 614 learners nationwide and bolstered the Ghana Accountability for Learning Outcomes Projects (GALOP), targeting improvement in over 10,000 of the country’s least performing schools.
This initiative has extended its reach to nearly 17,000 teachers, equipping them with the skills necessary for play-based learning, leading to a noteworthy increase in reading proficiency among learners, with students in intervention schools reading 51 more words per minute than prior to the intervention.
Additionally, 86% of these learners, alongside 81% of teachers, have demonstrated significant improvement in play-based teaching effectiveness and learning delivery.
Complementing these efforts, RTP’s Country Director, Josephine Mukakalisa, shared the organization’s contribution towards Gender Responsive Education and Transformation, training over 4,000 teachers from 2018 to 2023.
This collective drive towards improving educational outcomes through innovative and inclusive approaches signifies a transformative era for basic education in Ghana, promising a brighter future for its learners.
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