James Tamakloe, a communicator for the Tema West constituency, has raised alarm over what he sees as a rapid breakdown of discipline in Ghana’s schools. Contributing on Nkosuo Nsem, he argued that the country’s educational reforms have become “directionless”, leaving both teachers and parents frustrated.
Tamakloe believes the ban on corporal punishment, though well-intentioned, has created room for growing misconduct among students. He called for a stronger, clearly defined disciplinary framework that empowers school authorities to implement sanctions that correct behaviour without causing harm.
“The performance this year is nothing to celebrate. It reflects a system slipping out of control. We need firm discipline back in the classroom,” he said.
While he acknowledged the crucial role of technology in modern learning, Tamakloe insisted that its use must be tightly regulated to prevent students from drifting away from academic work.
He also took a swipe at the ruling NDC, challenging them to show consistency: “If they won’t accept responsibility for the declining academic standards, then they can’t turn around and claim credit for the cedi’s recent gains.”
By: Daniel Kadan (Blutut Africa)/Planbfmonline.com
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