The Kofi A. Tawiah Foundation is set to host the 2024 edition of its annual Character Education Training Programme.
The flagship training program aims to equip educators with the knowledge, skills, resources, and strategies to instill good character values in students and young people.
Character education in Ghana is a growing concern as educators, individuals, institutions, and policymakers recognize the need to cultivate positive character values and behaviors in students and young people.
While academic excellence remains the priority in most Ghanaian schools, there is a growing acknowledgment that academic achievement alone is insufficient to prepare students for success in life.
Despite this, character education remains a peripheral aspect of Ghana’s educational system, with limited emphasis on character formation and moral development. As a result, many schools struggle to address issues such as indiscipline, cheating, bullying, and poor behavior.
This highlights the need for a more comprehensive education approach that prioritizes academic achievement and character development.
As the future of Ghana beckons, the Kofi A. Tawiah Foundation is at the forefront of character education in Ghana and Africa, illuminating the path of nurturing good character values in students and young people.
Through the transformative power of character education, the foundation is on a mission to develop students and young people who excel academically and exemplify virtues such as integrity, respect, and compassion, thus inspiring positive change in their communities.
Since its inception, the Kofi A. Tawiah Foundation has been dedicated to fostering character education across Ghana. Over the years, the foundation has successfully conducted numerous training programs, benefiting thousands of educators and students.
These initiatives have resulted in noticeable improvements in student behavior and school culture, as evidenced by reduced incidents of indiscipline and increased acts of kindness and responsibility among students.
The 2024 edition of the annual Character Education Training Programme aims to equip educators with the knowledge, skills, resources, and strategies to instill good character values in students and young people. The 3-day intensive training program will welcome educators and school administrators from selected schools and institutions across the Eastern, Volta, Oti, and Bono regions.
The training will involve a series of insightful presentations, discussions, and hands-on activities exploring practical strategies to integrate character education into classroom learning and school culture.
Participants will engage in collaborative discussions, share their perspectives, and actively contribute their experiences to the character education discussions. The sessions will encourage an open exchange of ideas, enhancing a learning environment where participants can harness their ideas to integrate character education seamlessly into their school curricula and culture.
The Character Education Training Programme presents a myriad of benefits for the participants. Educators and school administrators will gain a deeper understanding of the principles of character education and its practical implementation in their respective schools.
They will also acquire teaching methodologies, skills, resources, and tools tailored
to nurture positive character traits in students, resulting in a more holistic and impactful educational experience.
Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to network with like-minded character educators and become part of a community of character education schools that support each other in their character education initiatives.
Educators, institutions and concerned individuals are increasingly recognizing the essence of character education as it plays a critical role in shaping the next generation of leaders and citizens.
The Kofi A. Tawiah Foundation’s character education initiative is at the forefront of this movement, empowering educators with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to nurture good character values in students and young people.
BY KINGSLEY ADUSEI-AMAKYE, ONUA TV/3FM
