Use of Ghanaian Languages Limited to Lower Primary: Education Ministry Explains
MoE moves to clarify newly announced directive on the use of Ghanaian languages- Photo credit Unsplash
The Ministry of Education has moved to clarify that the newly announced directive on the use of Ghanaian languages as a medium of teaching will be implemented only from Kindergarten to Primary Three, contrary to earlier interpretations suggesting it would cover all basic school levels.
The clarification follows public debate sparked by an earlier directive from the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, announcing the enforcement of mother tongue instruction in schools across the country.
Speaking at the launch of the Foundational Learning Action Tracker on Monday, October 27, Deputy Education Minister Clement Apaak explained that the directive is confined to Kindergarten and Lower Primary levels. He said the ministry deemed it necessary to provide clarity to prevent misunderstanding about the policy’s scope.
Meanwhile, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Cape Coast’s Department of Basic Education, Dr. Joyce Tawiah-Mensah, has urged the government to show strong political commitment to ensure the effective implementation of the policy. She noted that while the initiative is commendable, its success will depend largely on the availability of adequate resources, teacher training, and learning materials.
Dr. Tawiah-Mensah emphasized that the policy has great potential to improve literacy and learning outcomes if properly supported and sustained.
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