Dr Apaak, Jacobs Foundation tour New Gbawe Cluster of Schools
The Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, has led the Jacobs Foundation Board and its Chief Executive on a visit to the New Gbawe Cluster of Schools to assess teaching and learning.
The visit, held last Wednesday, allowed the Swiss-based charitable foundation to observe at close range how its support is impacting one of its beneficiary schools in Ghana.
Members of the delegation toured classrooms, interacted with pupils and teachers and sat in on lessons to observe teaching methods and student engagement.
In a social media post after the tour, Dr Apaak said the foundation was keen on “seeing firsthand how teaching and learning is progressing” at the New Gbawe Cluster of Schools. He noted that the visitors were impressed by what they observed in the classrooms.
“They took time to sit in class, observe lessons and engage with both learners and teachers.
The level of commitment and quality on display stood out,” he stated.
Following the classroom interactions, the delegation met with teachers, with district education officials also in attendance.
Engagement
According to the deputy minister, the engagement provided space for open discussion on classroom practices, the challenges facing teachers and practical ways to further improve learning outcomes.
“The interactions were open and fruitful and they reinforced the importance of continuous support for our teachers,” Dr Apaak stated.
The school visit came a day after the Jacobs Foundation paid a courtesy call on Vice-President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, who praised the foundation for its substantial investments in Ghana’s education sector.
Dr Apaak referenced the Vice-President’s comments, saying the government valued partnerships that delivered measurable improvements in teaching and learning.
Established in 1989, the Jacobs Foundation is dedicated to improving learning and development opportunities for children and young people globally.
It focuses on funding high-quality research, promoting evidence-based education, supporting innovative policies and working with partners to translate research findings into effective classroom practice.
