Some educators in the nation’s colleges of education express that the administration of the Teacher Licensure Exams has not been a source of concern for them; rather, they find issue with the approach to composing the examination papers.
Former President John Mahama expresses his perplexity at the requirement for teacher trainees to undergo a licensure exam before practicing, especially after completing several examinations.
He has pledged to eliminate these exams should the NDC regain power after the 2024 election.
George Ohene Bekye, a tutor at Akrokeri College of Education, contends that the licensure examination itself is not problematic, but rather its methodology and format present challenges.
Speaking on Nhyira FM’s Kuro Yi Mu Nsem with Nana Jantuah, George emphasizes that the licensure process has elevated the standing of Ghanaian teachers and has enabled them to pursue opportunities abroad.
He notes that this exam has significantly benefited teachers, as it has gained international recognition for Ghanaian educators.
George advocates for engaging with teacher unions and the National Teaching Council to address the existing system’s challenges instead of outright cancellation.
On the same note, George Acquah, an Executive Member of the Coalition for Concerned Teachers, proposes integrating the licensure exam into the teachers’ main examinations rather than having it as a separate entity.
He questions the rationale behind not incorporating the licensure exam into the students’ final exams, suggesting that doing so would better prepare them and mitigate the risk of widespread failure.
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