The organizers (left) presenting some items to one of the teachers
About 20 teachers selected from various first cycle schools in the Nzema East Municipality of the Western Region have undergone 12-day training on practical teaching and learning skills organized by a German-based Montessori School in collaboration with Ankobra Beach Resort in the municipality.
Heads of the Montessori School in Munich in Germany, Mr. and Mrs. Angelika Bachmann, took the teachers through the use of materials in teaching and learning, water cycle, landscaping and other practical skills.
The teachers were introduced to how to segregate and teach mathematics in the areas of building, shapes, and business, among others. Besides, they were introduced to environmental conservation, principles of effective teaching, reflection on the eco-system and sustainable lifestyle practices.
They were also taught how to build a Leonardo Bridge – a simple emergency bridge made of trees to cross rivers and streams. They were also taken through business and financial plan for schools and companies, among others.
Mrs. Bachmann noted that one major concern with teaching in Ghana was the large classes and the need to control the numbers for effective teacher-students engagement.
The management of the Ankobra Beach Resort explained that the initiative was part of their social investment interventions.
Mrs. Ines Egger, the Manageress of the Ankobra Beach Resort, sponsors of the training workshop, indicated that the future of the Ghanaian child was paramount.
She stressed the need to train the current generation of children with practical knowledge that would make them curious enough to explore and do the right things for the positive advancement of society.
Anthony Ackah, the Assistant Director (Supervision) of GES in the municipality, praised the organizers for the initiative which would contribute towards the achievement of the mission and vision of the schools.
He mentioned the topics treated and their relevance to the nation especially how to reduce open defecation, poor sanitation as well as bribery and corruption which has bedevilled the country.
Mr. Ackah said currently the USAID was assisting the municipality to undertake the “Learning” project which is aimed at improving the reading and writing skills from KG2 to primary three.
The assistant director urged the beneficiaries to inculcate the skills and knowledge gained into the pupils to improve the educational standard in the area.
From Emmanuel Opoku, Ankobra