With the emergence of industrial revolution, the adoption of a new and better ways of imparting knowledge has become necessary, Professor Elsie Effah Kaufmann has said.

According to her, traditional teaching methods will be insufficient as there is the need for a "student-centred" approach.

This approach fosters creativity, critical thinking and adaptability.

Professor Elsie Effah Kaufmann, who was the special guest, delivered her speech electronically at the graduation ceremony of Crystal Heights International School located at Shikpontele-Amasaman in the Ga West Municipality in Accra. In all, about two hundred learners from Kindergarten and Junior High School graduated.

She underscored the need for education to promote life-long learning when roles interchanged between learners, teachers and researchers.

She commended Crystal Heights International School for incorporating robotics and artificial intelligence, which she noted has laid a strong foundation for the students.

The move in embracing new technologies, she noted, has equipped students of Crystal Heights for the future, something all schools should emulate.

Professor Elsie expressed satisfaction with the integration of online courses, remote learning among others in the school's curriculum.

The graduation, she noted, is not only to acknowledge the achievement of learners but also the transformative power of education especially as the world navigates the fourth industrial revolution.

Alerting the graduates of what lies ahead of them, Professor Kaufmann intimated that the fourth industrial revolution is one characterized with new technologies which have affected human lives in terms of work and learning.

She underscored the urgent need for all to embrace and be prepared in order not to be left out.