The Trinity Presbyterian Model School in Adweso in the New Juaben South Metropolitan Assembly of the Eastern Region staged a captivating drama titled “The Dilemma of a Ghost”, designed to foster critical thinking, practical learning, and respect for diverse cultural backgrounds among students.
The innovative production sought to improve students’ writing skills in literature exams and to help them appreciate their cultural heritage.
The Dilemma of a Ghost was written by Professor Ama Atta Aidoo; however, it provides a visually stunning and emotionally powerful show that provides a thoughtful commentary on the human experience.
The drama saw an audience comprising students from the Adweso Circuit as well as representatives from the New Juaben South Metropolitan Educational Directorate.
Additionally, some parents and children from the community were in attendance, making the event a vibrant and inclusive celebration of arts and culture.
Speaking to the media in an interview, the Headmistress of Trinity Presbyterian Model School, Madam Vivian Obobisa Darko expressed her profound pride in the school’s outstanding achievement, specifically, the students and teachers for their exceptional production of the drama,
She noted that this accomplishment not only showcases the school’s academic excellence but also cements its position as a pace-setter in the education sector.
She emphasized that the drama “The Dilemma of a Ghost” has been instrumental in fostering cultural awareness and appreciation among the students and by exploring African traditions, particularly Ghanaian culture.
On her part, Madam Phillis Afrane, English Teacher and Assistant producer of the play explained that the drama is based on a topic in the literature textbook, which is a crucial component of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), and by staging this play, the school aimed at providing students with a unique opportunity to acquire practical knowledge and insight of subject matter.
Phillis Afrane furthered by emphasizing that the play serves as a valuable teaching tool in highlighting the distinctions between African traditions and foreign cultures, adding that promoting cultural awareness is essential in fostering tolerance, respect, and global citizenship.
She urged educators to move beyond theoretical instruction and, instead, incorporate hands-on experiences that bring textbook concepts to life, indicating that by adopting practical learning methods, schools can unlock the hidden talents of their students.
By// Paul Manyo.
Source// Obohnewsonline.com.
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