Practical Reasons to Transfer Junior School to Secondary
Practical Reasons to Transfer Junior School to Secondary
The move to relocate Junior Secondary School (JSS) classes to adjacent day secondary schools has been widely praised as an immediate reaction to the concerning conditions of JSS within elementary school buildings across the country.
The imminence of the crisis is highlighted by the fact that seventh-graders will be moving up to eighth grade in 2024. The main issue that plagues JSS is the inadequate infrastructure. Many elementary schools do not have the basic materials needed for hands-on learning, which is an integral part of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
This deficiency hampers the learning experience and achievements of students, given the absence of practicals. Another formidable challenge is the shortage of teachers in JSS schools, with the current influx of new recruits falling short of addressing the burgeoning learner population.
In order to fulfill its goal to a 100% transition from grade 6, the government must hire more teachers, which is made more difficult by the fact that more than 40,000 instructors are still in internship programs and are not yet fully integrated into the system.
Many intern teachers experience demotivation due to their hefty workloads and substantial tax deductions from their stipends.
Adding to the complexity are the deplorable conditions in numerous primary schools, demoralizing teachers—many of whom were trained to instruct learners aged 15 to 20 years. JSS teachers voice concerns about a deteriorating relationship with school administrators, stemming from issues of inferiority complex.
Considering these difficulties, moving these schools to nearby secondary schools seems like a wise move for the government, as it will give pupils more access to lab facilities.
By making this change, secondary school teachers would be able to provide specialized services, which might save the government money.
Furthermore, allocating monies intended for building new JSS facilities to employing more teachers could provide greater support for the execution of the curriculum. This change has the ability to improve JSS’s present problems and give students a better educational experience overall.
