Thomas Musah, the General Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), has emphasized the importance of identifying the loopholes that contributed to the mass failure in this year’s Teacher Licensure Examination.
He believes that a national dialogue involving all stakeholders is necessary to address this issue and prevent its recurrence in the future.
Musah stated that the situation should not be solely left in the hands of the National Teaching Council, as it has become a national crisis. He expressed GNAT’s stance on the matter, emphasizing the need for collaboration and collective effort to identify gaps and find lasting solutions.
By bringing stakeholders together and addressing these gaps, Musah believes that significant progress can be made, aiming to correct 60 to 70 percent of the problem by the next examination cycle.
The alarming results of the Teacher Licensure Examination have raised concerns and prompted urgent action. Speaking on Eyewitness News on Citi FM, Musah highlighted the potential long-term consequences if the situation is not addressed promptly. He emphasized that the failure of such a large number of candidates could have a significant impact on the country’s human capital in the next 18 years.
Furthermore, Musah expressed his worries about the implications for the Ghana Education Service (GES). With a substantial number of candidates failing, it would become impossible for the GES to employ these teachers, potentially leading to teacher shortages. He also pointed out that the failure of sponsored candidates raises concerns about the investments made in their training, as they were given trainee allowances.
In summary, Musah stressed the urgency of addressing the mass failure in the Teacher Licensure Examination through a national dialogue involving all stakeholders. By collectively identifying the gaps and finding solutions, he believes progress can be made to prevent similar issues in the future. The failure not only affects the employment prospects of the candidates but also raises concerns about the country’s human capital and the investments made in their training.
Source – citinewsroom.com
