A recent Ghana Education Service report has revealed that 15 senior high schools in the Volta Region of Ghana achieved a zero qualification rate in the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). This finding has sparked concerns about the quality of education in the region. According to educationist Aaron Feron-Fenuku, teachers must reflect on their commitment to duty to address the issue.
Feron-Fenuku emphasized that effective teaching requires more than just showing up to class. He listed preparation, punctuality, regular assessment, remediation for struggling students, and continuous monitoring of learners' progress as essential elements of a teacher's job. He noted that neglecting these aspects can negatively impact learning outcomes.
The educationist was careful to note that the poor results cannot be attributed solely to teachers. He stressed that school heads and management teams also play a crucial role in supervising lesson delivery, staff attendance, assessment practices, and students' academic progress. Weak supervision can allow performance gaps to go unnoticed for too long.
Feron-Fenuku described supervision not as a policing exercise but as a support mechanism meant to catch weaknesses early and keep academic programs on track. He made these comments in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) at Adaklu Helekpe in the Volta Region on Friday, September 27, 2026.
This issue is part of a wider pattern in the Volta Region. Chale News has been tracking the region's WASSCE performance closely. The 15-school figure adds fresh detail to the story, highlighting the need for stakeholders to address the challenges facing the education sector in the region.
Feron-Fenuku's call for teacher accountability comes as the education sector continues to face scrutiny. The Ghana Education Service's Performance Report shows that the region's WASSCE results are a concern. The report highlights the need for improved teaching practices and supervision to enhance learning outcomes.
The educationist's comments have sparked a renewed debate about the quality of education in Ghana. As stakeholders engage with the issue, it remains to be seen what measures will be taken to address the challenges facing the education sector in the Volta Region. One thing is certain, however: improving teacher accountability and classroom practices will be crucial to enhancing learning outcomes.
Key points
- The 2026 WASSCE results show that 15 senior high schools in Ghana's Volta Region achieved a zero qualification rate.
- Educationist Aaron Feron-Fenuku is calling for teachers to take a hard, honest look at their commitment to duty.
- Improving teacher accountability and classroom practices will be crucial to enhancing learning outcomes in the Volta Region.
