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Educationist urges school authorities to
concentrate on molding the character of children
Tema, Sept. 11, Ghanadot/GNA - Mr Ephraim
K. Dei, General Manager of DEKS Educational Institute last
weekend, called on authorities of private schools to
concentrate on the moulding of the character of children
than making profit from their establishments.
He pointed out that the character of children reflected on
their training from home and school therefore, it was the
responsibility of parents and school authorities to ensure
discipline among children.
Speaking to Ghana News Agency at Tema on Monday, Mr Dei said
their training should also be in line with current
technological advancement in the world.
He said authorities of private schools should invest in
staff development, welfare, health, sanitation, nutrition,
Information, Communication and Technology to a holistic
training for their pupils and students.
"Educational institutions must offer holistic training with
focus on discipline to form the basis for the children to
develop critical minds, "he added.
Mr Dei called for co-operation between parents and school
authorities and establishment of guidance and counselling
units in schools to counsel the children on their future
careers.
GNA
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