Eucation analyst, Curriculum Specialist, researcher and award winning education blogger ,Ferdinand Ellis has called on the Ghana Education Service (GES) to prioritize research at the district, municipal, and metropolitan levels to help solve context-specific educational challenges across the country.
Education Analyst Advocates for Local-Level Research Investments
Education analyst and researcher, Ferdinand Ellis has urged the Ghana Education Service (GES) to invest more resources in research at the district, municipal, and metropolitan education directorates to help address persistent challenges within Ghana’s education system.
According to him, many of the issues facing schools ranging from teacher deployment and learning outcomes to resource distribution require data-driven and locally informed solutions that centralized research alone cannot provide.
“The GES should invest more in research at its district, municipal, and metropolitan directorates to address specific educational challenges,”
— Ferdinand Ellis stated.
Context-Specific Solutions Needed
Ellis emphasized that decentralizing research capacity will allow local directorates to identify trends, pilot interventions, and measure outcomes relevant to their particular contexts. He noted that such an approach aligns with Ghana’s broader educational reforms, which emphasize evidence-based policy and inclusive development.
He added that promoting research literacy among district education officers will enhance accountability and ensure that policies are responsive to the realities of classrooms, especially in rural and under-resourced communities.
Strengthening Data-Driven Decision Making
The education policy expert also called for stronger partnerships between GES directorates, teacher training institutions, and academic researchers to promote continuous professional inquiry and innovation in local education management.
He said such collaboration would enable the directorates to analyze enrolment patterns, teacher performance, and student learning outcomes with scientific precision, thereby informing effective strategies for improvement.
A Call for Sustainable Educational Development
Mr. Ellis reiterated that sustained investment in local research would ultimately reduce inequality in education delivery, strengthen teacher support systems, and foster the development of effective, sustainable solutions tailored to Ghana’s unique educational landscape.
He concluded that if the GES and the Ministry of Education institutionalize this culture of research at all administrative levels, Ghana will be better positioned to achieve quality and equitable education for all.
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