Educators urged to return to traditional principles in addressing indiscipline in schools

Delegates at the 54th conference of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) in the Hemang-Lower-Denkyira District of the Central Region, have made an appeal to stakeholders in the education sector to restore traditional educational principles.

They argued that doing so was crucial to combat the escalating issues of indiscipline, violence, and drug abuse among students.

Speaking on behalf of the delegates, Mr. Wilberforce Eshun, the Central Regional GNAT Chairman, expressed concerns about the adverse consequences of removing certain school regulations, which had contributed to significant decline in students’ discipline.

He noted that the alarming level of disrespect in today’s classrooms was unacceptable, urging the government to re-evaluate and reinforce established educational standards to help churn out disciplined citizens to help nation building.

“Students are the future of our country, we must ensure they are disciplined and well groomed,” he declared.

Rev Dan Tommy Manning, the Hemang-Lower- Denkyira District GNAT Chairman, provided insights into the numerous challenges faced by local educational institutions in an interview with the Ghana News Agency.

He pointed out that the issue of ghost names in the district’s school records posed a huge barrier to effective education that needed immediate attention.

Mr Ebenezer Kwesi Tandoh, the District GNAT Secretary, emphasised the urgent need for collaboration between the government and the Controller and Accountant General’s Department to address the ghost names syndrome affecting local educational funding and integrity.

For his part, Mr Isaac Yawson, District Chief Executive for Twifo-Atti-Morkwa, acknowledged the pressing issues, including poor road conditions and insufficient school infrastructure.

He pledged to address the challenges as soon as the necessary funds was secured.

Source: GNA