THE ROLE OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING IN ADVANCING EDUCATIONAL REFORMS IN GHANA"

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the background and needs of female and male students in senior
high schools, with a focus on the factors that influence effective teaching and learning of accounting. Two
senior high schools in Ghana were chosen as the study area. The study found that teaching and learning in
senior high schools were abstract due to the lack of computers, internet, and reference materials. Students also
lacked essential skills such as speaking, reading, and listening, which were attributed to the teaching methods
used in pre-secondary education. The study also revealed that students encountered several challenges in
satisfying their academic needs, including inadequate learning materials, insufficient feeding, and non-varying
teaching skills of teachers. Moreover, the economic constraints experienced in the country were increasingly
preventing brilliant but needy students from achieving their educational aspirations.
The study concludes that there is a need for educational reforms to address these challenges and enhance the
teaching and learning of accounting in senior high schools. The introduction of student-oriented teaching
methods and the provision of necessary learning materials such as computers, internet, and reference materials
would promote a more practical and engaging learning environment for students. Additionally, there is a need
for financial support to help students overcome economic barriers and reach their full potential. The study
recommends that stakeholders in the education sector should collaborate to develop policies and programs
that address the identified challenges and promote effective teaching and learning in senior high schools in
Ghana.