Computerized School Selection and Placement System in Ghana: Challenges and the way forward
Abstract The purpose of the paper is to review literature on the challenges and the way forward of the Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) in Ghana. Literature informs us that the key challenge to the Computerized School Selection and Placement System was the human factor in terms of refusal of parents and students […]
The paper examines the challenges and potential solutions for the Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) in Ghana. It highlights the human factor as the primary issue, with parents and students refusing placement in schools outside their chosen high-performing institutions. Additionally, some parents struggle to pay fees for their children in private schools due to their high costs.
The study relies on secondary sources such as online literature, archives, and excerpts from the Daily Graphic, focusing on parents, school headteachers, students, policymakers, and education stakeholders. The review concludes that the CSSPS has become a breeding ground for bribery and corruption in Ghana.
To address these issues, the paper recommends revisiting the policy of developing some senior high schools per region as model schools with modern facilities. Furthermore, it suggests that the Ministry of Education (MOE) and Ghana Education Service (GES) should provide timely support and upgrade infrastructural facilities in less endowed schools to make them more attractive to students and reduce pressure on highly endowed schools.
Lastly, the authors encourage stakeholders to collaborate on refining and enhancing the system for the benefit of students and the nation.
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