According to Adelaide A. Siaw-Agyepong, CEO of American International School (AIS), Africa needs individuals who are committed to sustainable development if it is to undergo transformation.
She said that in order to have an effect on the world, individuals needed to be poised and analytical in their thinking.
Speaking on "Rising to Africa's Education Challenges and Opportunities Post-COVID-19 Pandemic" at the 2023 Africa Development Conference, which was organized by the African Caucus of the Kennedy School of Law and the Harvard African Law Association, Mrs. Siaw-Agyepong said that the changing world did not need people who had mere knowledge and could regurgitate principles because the Internet, through various search engines, could do the same thing.
The necessity for people who support sustainable development, ethical business practices, and humanity was emphasized by the speaker. "Knowledge that does not take into account the survival of humanity and the generations to come is as treacherous as no knowledge," she said.
According to her, "a holistic education is needed, one that applies knowledge to solve problems that arise on a daily basis, recognizes that human survival depends on the survival of all, and works to enhance both our personal and societal well-being."
She emphasized that the world needs individuals who are willing to learn, unlearn, and relearn.
overcoming a pandemic
According to Mrs. Siaw-Agyepong, private schools in Ghana had to adjust to the epidemic and deploy resources to support teaching and learning.
She continued by saying that the majority of private schools switched to online learning platforms so that kids would have access to resources and learning materials from home.
She said, "These platforms frequently featured elements like video lectures, interactive quizzes, and virtual classroom discussions."
She also mentioned that to help pupils continue their study at home, private schools and educational businesses gave them worksheets, workbooks, and textbooks.
She said, "Some also gave technology tools, like laptops and tablets, to students who didn't have access to them."In order to help their instructors adjust to the new online learning environment, numerous private schools and educational businesses offered training at this time.
In order to increase communication, this training frequently included how to use online teaching tools, how to run online classroom discussions and newsletters, and how to deliver feedback and evaluations online.
"In order to guarantee that students have access to the required gadgets and internet connectivity, private schools and educational businesses have invested in technology."
This frequently included buying computers, tablets, and other gadgets for kids and giving them to those without internet access, she noted.