In Ghana, United Party field operations director links corporal punishment ban to lower academic performance
In Ghana, United Party Director of Field Operations Hopson Adorye said that the abolition of corporal punishment in schools partly contributes to declining students’ academic performance. He made the remarks amid concerns over the results of Basic Education Certificate Examination and West African Senior School Certificate Examination candidates, MyJoyOnline reports.
Discipline in schools
Speaking on the JoyNews morning show on September 8, Adorye said that the absence of disciplinary measures he considers appropriate has weakened discipline among students and affected their focus on studying.
He also cited insufficient supervision, primarily in public schools, as a factor affecting teaching and learning. According to him, private schools generally provide closer oversight because they seek to maintain their own academic standards, while some public schools lack this level of supervision.
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Call for stronger oversight
Adorye claimed that some teachers do not actively conduct lessons during school hours, using their phones or talking instead. He called for stronger oversight in the public education system so that teachers properly fulfill their duties and students receive the attention they need.
According to Adorye, these factors need to be examined and proper oversight ensured in the education system. He believes that stronger discipline and control in schools are needed to address the causes of low academic performance.
