According to Ghana News Agency:ccording to Ghana News Agency, Prof. Agbenyegah made these remarks during the opening session of the National Education Forum in Ho. He advocated for national systems that reinforce educational progression for children, rooted in core values. He underscored the significance of curriculum redevelopment, which fosters flexibility and supports the development of a National Competency Framework.
Prof. Agbenyegah stressed the necessity for cultivating curious, confident, critical, and collaborative minds to transform education for a sustainable future. He noted that the launch of the National Education Forum marks the beginning of a new discourse aimed at developing minds capable of conceptualizing a sustainable future. This future requires empowerment through core knowledge, skills, values, attitudes, and behavior related to sustainable development.
He elaborated on the importance of understanding sustainable development principles and the interconnectedness of social, economic, and environmental systems. Prof. Agbenyegah emphasized that strong values are essential for transforming education, focusing on ethics, attitudes, and behaviors that promote responsibility and respect for the ecosystem and its people.
Additionally, Prof. Agbenyegah proposed a three-tier education system based on income levels, ensuring that education is accessible to all and financially sustainable. He expressed concern that without such a system, the educational framework could collapse, highlighting the opportunity to provide education to more children without overburdening the government.
He further stated that Ghana's major challenge is not financial but attitudinal, and changing attitudes could significantly improve the education system. He called for nurturing ethical, culturally responsive citizens and integrating technology to promote excellence and equity in education.
Prof. Kwame Acheampong, another international education development consultant, emphasized the need to prioritize marginalized groups to broaden the talent pool. He advocated for a discourse guided by global experience and evidence-based results, highlighting the importance of classroom change and stakeholder support for implementing recommendations.
Togbe Afede, Agbogbomefia of Asogli, who chaired the forum, commended President John Mahama for fulfilling campaign pledges, leading to initiatives like the National Education Forum.
