The Greater Accra Regional Director of Education has urged teachers in the Ga West Municipality to embrace innovation, stay motivated and recommit to quality teaching as a means of improving learning outcomes.

That, she said, was necessary to prepare learners for a fast-changing world and to strengthen the country’s educational system.

The Regional Director of Education, Hajia Katumi Natogma Attah, was speaking at the third edition of the Municipal Education Awards held on the theme “Innovate, Motivate, Educate: Resetting the Pace for Quality Learning.”

She said the ceremony was not only a celebration of award recipients but also a recognition of service, sacrifice, innovation and impact by teachers across the municipality.

That, she said, highlighted the critical role teacher’s played in national development.

Crossroads

Hajia Attah said the theme of the ceremony was both timely and thought-provoking, as it challenged all stakeholders to take a critical look at the current state of the country’s education system and the direction it must take to remain relevant.

She said the education sector was at a crossroads, where traditional teaching methods alone could no longer meet the needs of learners in a rapidly changing world.

According to her, the demands of the 21st Century required an education system that was innovative, inclusive and adaptable. 

Motivation, teacher welfare

The Regional Director emphasised that motivation remained a powerful driver of excellence in education, explaining that a motivated teacher was more likely to be inspired, committed and effective in the classroom.

An inspired teacher, she added, ultimately produced confident, competent and well-rounded learners.

Addressing the award recipients, Hajia Attah said their recognition went beyond personal achievement and came with a greater responsibility.

She described them as ambassadors of excellence whose conduct, professionalism and dedication should inspire colleagues, learners and the wider community.

Rethinking teaching, learning

Delivering the keynote address, Dr Evans Asenso of the Department of Agricultural Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Ghana, described the occasion as a celebration of collective professionalism and national development.

According to him, the world learners being prepared for today were vastly different from that of a decade ago, making innovation in education a survival skill rather than a luxury.

Touching on motivation, Dr Asenso said even the most innovative lessons would fail without motivated learners and teachers.

He described motivation as the fuel that drove education and stressed the importance of teachers serving as champions for their learners.

Speaking on behalf of the award winners, Patricia Aku Sika Oprah, who came out as the overall best teacher, expressed appreciation to the organisers and sponsors of the initiative.

She expressed gratitude to the foundation, the awards committee and the G West Municipal Education Directorate for the confidence reposed in them.

Ms Sika described the selection process as transparent and competitive, involving aptitude assessments and professional evaluations that reinforced merit, professionalism and excellence within the education service.