Is the shift in Ghana's educational policy a blessing or a curse for Ghana?

Daniel ayembilla; Musa Adekunle Ayanwale

doi:10.24310/ijne.15.2025.20518

Autores/as

Daniel ayembilla UNICAF University
Musa Adekunle Ayanwale Science and Technology Education, Faculty of Education, University of Johannesburg

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24310/ijne.15.2025.20518

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Keywords: Educational Policy Shifts; Mission Schools; Stakeholder Perspectives; syllabus; review; developments; students; curriculum; modification program; free compulsory universal basic school; school leadership; free senior high school policy. Word count: 120

Resumen

This study investigates the effects of new policies in Ghana on mission schools, emphasizing the perceptions of educators, administrators, parents, students, and community members. Employing a qualitative case study design, the research included a purposive sample of 56 students from five mission schools. Thematic analysis was performed to identify key themes related to educational policy changes and their impact on quality education. Stakeholders highlighted several factors associated with these policies that have negatively influenced educational standards, particularly the introduction of the Free Senior High School (FSHS) initiative. The effective implementation of the FSHS policy has been challenged by issues such as inadequate infrastructure, overcrowded classrooms, limited curricula, and insufficient funding. As a result, this study recomends greater stakeholder engagement in the policy development process to more effectively meet the needs of mission schools.

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