Dedicate enough time for struggling students - Prof. McBagonluri advises teachers
The President of the Academic City University College, Prof. Fred McBagonluri, has advised teachers to dedicate enough time and provide the necessary learning environment for struggling students to excel in their academic journeys.
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According to him, teaching was the only profession that sought to offer the required support for students to realise their dreams. “The future of every country is dependent on teachers. There is no profession more fulfilling than being the one to guide the future path of young ones,” he added.
Education conference
Prof. McBagonluri was speaking at the 4th Academic City Education Conference on the theme, “From theory to practice: Implementing best practices in education”. The conference was aimed at equipping teachers with knowledge and practical skills to foster effective learning outcomes and contribute to their ongoing professional development.
It brought together school heads, counsellors and Maths and Science teachers from public and private senior high schools across the country.
For principals, the training focused on strategies for maintaining excellence at scale. As student numbers continue to grow, it becomes increasingly important to ensure that the quality of education does not diminish.
Sessions
The session equipped the heads of schools to uphold high educational standards, manage larger cohorts and maintain individualised attention and support for each student.
School counsellors participated in a specialised career guidance training programme. This training enhanced their ability to assist students in making well-informed decisions about their futures.
By understanding the latest trends and opportunities in various career paths, counsellors can better guide students towards fulfilling and viable career options, ultimately contributing to their long-term success and satisfaction.
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Additionally, the teachers' workshop session emphasised the integration of activity-based learning into the classroom. This hands-on approach guided teachers in building a homemade rocket using readily available materials. Prof. McBagonluri emphasised the need for teachers to be practical in their teaching to ensure students fully grasp the subjects.
“To ensure that students fully understand what we are teaching, we should frequently make use of an activity — or project-based approach, which is the best teaching method,” he further advised.
In a speech read on her behalf, the Director of Science at the Ghana Education Service, Olivia Opare, reminded the participants that education was evolving, therefore, the adaptation of practical teaching methods was the best option moving forward.