In this episode Andy sits down with an incredible educator, Selasi Komla Adjor. And discussed his journey to becoming an educator, marriage life, and how the Proper Human Sexual Right and Family Values Bill are the Values to be held to a large extent!
What We Discussed.
00:00 Introduction
02:10 Salasi's Background and Name
04:02 Ecocriticism and Agency in Literature
06:03 Discoveries in Ecocriticism
10:00/09:21 Power and Value Systems in Nature
11:56/11:17 Examples of Ecocritical Texts
16:01/15:20 Salasi's Journey into Ecocriticism
23:57/23:21 Approaches to Literature and Criticism
27:51/27:15 The Importance of Breaks and Humility
30:09/29:32 Struggles to Enter University
32:56/32:19 Attending Training College
34:18/ 33:43 Discovering a Passion for Teaching
34:50/34:13 Becoming SRC President
35:46/35:11 The Importance of Professionalism in Teaching
37:10/36:39 Creating a Professional Image as a Teacher
38:07/37:42 Improving the Status of Training Colleges
39:04/38:31 The Value of Teachers in Society
40:01/39:30 Reforming the Teaching Profession
40:46/40:15 The Importance of Dress Code for Teachers
41:44/41:13 Realizing a Passion for Impacting Lives
42:39/42:10 Making Training Colleges Attractive
43:37/43:06 Recruiting the Best Teachers
44:33/44:03 Improving Remuneration for Teachers
45:32/45:03 The Importance of Rewarding Teachers
46:30/46:00 The Impact of Losing a Parent
47:26/46:58 Memories of a Fair and Loving Father
48:54/48:26 Meeting His Wife at Training College
50:24/49:55 Finding Love and Support in His Wife
52:43/52:15 Building a Strong Relationship
54:23/53:55 Appreciating Each Other's Strengths
56:23/56:00 Supporting Each Other's Passions
58:44/58:20 Maintaining Balance in a Relationship
01:00:38/01:00:16 Showing Appreciation and Reciprocation
01:02:32/01:02:11 Being Understanding and Supportive
01:05:25/01:05:02 Building Trust and Communication
01:07:57/01:07:43 The Importance of Leaving Relationships
01:09:24/ 01:09:12 Keeping Bridges with Exes
01:10:22/01:10:10 Context Matters in Communication
01:11:14/01:11:03 Getting to Know a Person's True Personality
01:12:40/ 01:12:27 Being Intentional in Relationships
01:13:38 Fulfilling Life Beyond Traditional Roles
01:14:38/01:14:27 Recognizing Red Flags in Relationships
01:15:48/01:15:38 The Impact of Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation
01:17:16 Historical Context of LGBTQ+ Relationships
01:18:10/ 01:18:02 Balancing Religious Beliefs and Non-Judgment
01:19:10/01:19:00 The Purpose of Harsher Punishments for Promoting LGBTQ+ Relationships
01:20:32/01:20:23 The Influence of Media on LGBTQ+ Acceptance
01:21:27/01:21:18 Protecting Family Values and Social Infrastructure
01:23:46/01:23:40 The Need for Restructuring and Supporting Local Industries
01:24:13/01:24:09 The Impact of E-Levy on the Economy
01:25:14/01:25:06 The Importance of Proper Taxation and Support for Local Businesses
01:26:10 The Need for Effective Governance and Eliminating Corruption
01:27:38/01:27:31 The Importance of Hard Work and Appreciation
01:30:02/01:30:00 The Fulfillment of Being an Educator
01:35:07 The Value of Trying and Being Open-Minded
01:37:23/01:37:26 The Danger of Comparison and the Importance of Contentment
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Brief Correction
Before recording this conversation, there were speculation about the amount the GFA spent on the AFCON 2023. But in recent times the Minister of Youth and Sport Mustapha Ussif has come out to confirmed that Ghana actually spent $3 million. Regarding the budget it is alleged the ministry actually budgeted $8.5 U.S MILLION DOLLARS for the Football Games.
