20 basic school teachers acquire skills in innovative classroom tools

A four-day intensive training programme on play-based education to equip educators and facilitators with innovative tools to transform classrooms into engaging play spaces has been held in Accra.

The programme brought about 20 basic school teachers and representatives from the various non-governmental organisations for hands-on-learning experience.

It was organised by Mother of All Nations Foundation and funded by Global Funds for Children (GFC) in partnership with Play Action International.

The programme delved into the fundamentals of play-based learning, offering participants a chance to explore a variety of classroom play activities.

Participants also learned practical skills in crafting educational toys from readily available local materials.

The Executive Director for Mother of All Nations, Zico Ishaq Abubakar Newton said incorporating play based pedagogy was crucial in enhancing educational outcomes of children.

“Play is an essential component of a child’s learning journey if we truly aim to nurture our future leaders,” he said.

Mr. Newton highlighted the importance of equipping both educators and facilitators with the skills to create engaging learning materials.

At the end of the training, participants received certificate of completion and were urged to integrate play-based educational strategies into their classrooms and training sessions.

By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu

Steps underway to repeal L.I 2462 – Prez assures

President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that steps are underway to repeal Legislative Instrument 2462 as part of efforts to protect the country’s forests and water bodies.

During his media encounter at the Jubilee House, the president explained that the repeal will formalise the ban on mining in forest reserves and strengthen enforcement against illegal mining.

He stressed that his administration is committed to safeguarding the environment, reclaiming degraded reserves, and deploying more personnel to protect river bodies across the country.

By: Jacob Aggrey

9 forest reserves recovered from illegal mining – President Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has announced the recovery of nine forest reserves from illegal mining under his government’s intensified environmental protection drive.

Addressing journalists at the Jubilee House, the president explained that hundreds of excavators, water pumps and other equipment have been seized as part of the operation, while degraded areas are being reclaimed and restored.

He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to end mining in protected areas, deploy more personnel to safeguard river bodies and strengthen laws to secure Ghana’s natural resources for future generations.

This notwithstanding, President Mahama revealed that two of the retrieved forest reserves had gone back into the hands of illegal miners, however, adequate measures have been put in place to reclaim them.

By: Jacob Aggrey