David Vondee calls for overhaul of English teaching methods after WASSCE decline
National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament for Twifo Atti Morkwa, David Vondee, has called for a review of English Language teaching methods following a decline in students’ performance in the 2026 WASSCE.
National Democratic Congress Member of Parliament David Vondee has called for a comprehensive review of English Language teaching methods in Ghana, following a decline in the 2026 WASSCE exam results. The pass rate for English dropped from 69% in 2025 to 62.40% in 2026. Speaking on JoyNews AM Show, Vondee argued that the decline is not limited to secondary schools, but also affects basic education.
He questioned why certain private basic schools seem to outperform government schools, despite having trained teachers available. Vondee emphasized that students struggling with English at the basic level would face difficulties when advancing to secondary education. He advocated for changes in teaching methodology, incorporating technology and addressing students' exposure to social media.
Vondee stressed the need for a holistic approach, including better teaching methods, appropriate technology use, public education, and measures to help students utilize social media responsibly without compromising their language development.
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