After Years of Delay, Textbooks Finally Arrive in Ghana schools.
After years of delay, the textbooks that Ghana’s government promised to deliver to public schools by the end of July have finally arrived, the country’s minister of education Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum announced this week.
What happened?
After years of delays, the first batch of textbooks has finally arrived. The Minister of Education Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum is excited about this development, as it will help improve the quality of education in the country.
Who was affected?
For years after the introduction of the new curriculum, students in Ghana have been using outdated textbooks, or no textbooks at all.
This has put them at a disadvantage compared to students in other countries. But finally, after years of delay, the new textbooks are here.
Minister of Education Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum is excited about the arrival of the new books and what they will mean for students in Ghana.
How will it affect students?
The long-awaited arrival of textbooks in Ghanaian schools will finally provide students with the resources they need to succeed. For years, students have been forced to share textbooks or go without, leading to a decline in educational outcomes.
With the new set of textbooks, every student will have their own book to use during class. This will allow them to keep up with their classmates and better absorb the material.
In the long run, it is hoped that this will lead to improved test scores and higher graduation rates.
What comes next?
The minister of education Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, Ghana is excited that after years of delay, textbooks have finally arrived for schools.
He says that this is a big step forward for the country and that the students will benefit greatly from having access to these resources.
FAQs
1. How long has it been since the project started?
The project started in 2019.
2. How many textbooks are being distributed?
The government is distributing 3.7 million textbooks to all primary and junior high schools in Ghana.
3. Who paid for the textbooks?
The cost of the textbooks was covered by the government of Ghana and the World Bank.
4. What subjects are included in the textbook distribution?
- English Language.
- General Mathematics.
- Basic Science.
- Cultural and Creative Arts.
- Social Studies.
- Physical and Health Education.
- OWOP
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