The focus of this essay is to provide a comprehensive assessment of the double track and semester programs at the SHS level under the following themes: Constitutional matters, population matters, resource matters and a conclusion.
As a teacher and a member of the educational sector, the matter I have tabled above is a matter that is so much dear to my heart. I know for a fact, that every passing government educational intervention is meant to better the educational system in Ghana.
From the colonial regime, passing through the era of Nkrumah to the current government of the fourth republic, our dear country has undergone a myriad of educational interventions. However, the introduction of the Free Education at the SHS level, otherwise known as the "Fee Free SHS" and the birth of the Semester and the Double Track System in the SHS seem paramount.
Table of Contents
- ABSTRACT
- INTRODUCTION
- PART ONE: CONSTITUTIONAL MATTERS
- A. Constitutional mandate
- B. Approach to implementation
- PART 2: POPULATION MATTERS
- PART 3: RESOURCE MATTERS
- CONCLUSION: THE WAY FORWARD
- ARONYMS
- REFERENCES
Objectives and Key Themes
This essay provides a comprehensive assessment of the double track and semester programs at the Senior High School (SHS) level in Ghana. The author aims to analyze the implementation of these programs within the context of the country's educational reforms and constitutional framework. The essay explores the historical development of the SHS system in Ghana and the rationale behind the introduction of the double track and semester programs. The essay aims to be a comprehensive and objective analysis of the current situation.
- Constitutional matters
- Population matters
- Resource matters
- The impact of the double track and semester programs on the educational system
- The future of secondary education in Ghana
Chapter Summaries
- ABSTRACT: The abstract provides a brief overview of the essay's focus, highlighting the significance of education in national development and the evolution of the SHS system in Ghana. The essay analyzes the implementation of the double track and semester programs in relation to constitutional mandates and challenges related to population and resources.
- INTRODUCTION: The introduction emphasizes the author's personal connection to the topic and the significance of the Fee Free SHS program and the double track system. It outlines the key themes of the essay: constitutional matters, population matters, and resource matters.
- PART ONE: CONSTITUTIONAL MATTERS: This section examines the legal framework for education in Ghana as stipulated by the 1992 Constitution, specifically focusing on Article 25(1)(a)(b). It analyzes the constitutional mandate for free and accessible education, justifying the government's implementation of the Fee Free SHS program and the double track system. The section also explores the government's responsibility to ensure that every citizen enjoys the right to education.
Keywords
The primary keywords and focus topics of the essay include the Ghanaian educational system, the Senior High School (SHS) system, the double track system, the semester program, constitutional mandate, population matters, resource matters, and the Free SHS program. The essay examines the impact of these programs on the education system and provides insights into the future of secondary education in Ghana.
- Quote paper
- Ernest Offei (Author), 2018, The Semester and Double Track System in Senior High Schools in Ghana, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/437474
