Dr. George Mawusi Afeti, an expert in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), has criticized the country’s existing examination system.
He describes the current system as a “lazy man’s way of identifying talents”.
He argues that the focus on exams, which he refers to as the “tyranny of examination,” fails to truly assess students’ knowledge and skills.
“Without any prejudice to the West Africa Examination Council, I want to say that we have in this country is what I call the tyranny of examination because if you are a learner and you don’t pass examinations, you are good for nothing. But then, it is important to understand that examination appears to be a lazy man’s way of identifying talents,” he said.
Dr. Afeti shared these insights during his contribution to a discussion at the BPI Annual Public Lecture, which was centered on the theme “Reflections on the State of Education in Ghana: Diagnosis and the Way Forward.”
Dr Afeti called for a shift towards assessment methods that better identify and nurture talents rather than relying on traditional, theory-based exams, which he believes encourage a “chew and pour” mentality among students. He emphasized the importance of rethinking student assessment methods, arguing that the current reliance on exams is simply a convenient way to move students through the educational system, rather than a truly effective measure of their learning and abilities.
SOURCE: https://dew360.net
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