As we celebrate World Teachers' Day on October 5th, the Ghanaian education sector is buzzing with conversations about what matters most to our teachers - motivation, resources, and recognition.
Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. John Ntim Fordjour, has reaffirmed the Ministry's commitment to supporting our teachers through licensure exams, saying, "We're building a framework that recognizes our teachers as professionals, and licensure exams are a crucial step in that journey."
Dr. Fordjour emphasizes that this framework is vital for our teachers' growth and our students' success. "For too long, we've overlooked the importance of our teachers' professional development. Licensure exams change that, and we're committed to making it work."
But our teachers need more than just exams to succeed. They need resources. Thomas Musah Tanko, General Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), urges the government to prioritize education funding, saying, "We need at least 20% of government expenditure dedicated to education, but we're currently scraping by with just 3%. Our basic education system is suffering as a result."
The Deputy Minister has pledged to address these concerns, ensuring that our teachers receive the support they deserve. Dr. Eric Nkansah, Director General of the Ghana Education Service, adds, "We're working tirelessly to prioritize teacher upgrades, promotions, and transfers, so our educators can focus on what matters most - teaching and mentoring our children."
As we launch this year's Ghana Teacher Prize celebrations under the theme "Celebrating excellence, valorizing our teachers," let's take a moment to appreciate the tireless efforts of our teachers.
Despite the challenges they face, they continue to shape the minds of our future generations. By empowering our teachers, we empower our future.
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