Southern Volta: The Coalition of Concern Teachers (CCT) Ghana in Southern Volta has expressed support for the cancellation of the Teacher Licensure Examination. The group argues that teachers should not be required to pass a licensure exam after completing their training and commencing their professional practice.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Ephraim Jumpah Dodzi, the Southern Volta Vice Chairman of CCT Ghana, highlighted concerns regarding the timing and relevance of the examination. Dodzi stated that if the examination is deemed necessary, it should occur while teachers are still in school, not after graduation. He criticized the former government for introducing the exams and blamed both past and present administrations for challenges faced by teachers in delivering quality education.
Dodzi noted that CCT Ghana is not alone in calling for the cancellation. Other stakeholders within the education sector have voiced similar concerns, emphasizing the need for urgent attention and redress. Dodzi added that the Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, had previously directed the National Teaching Council (NTC) to propose alternatives before potentially scrapping the exam, a move viewed positively by many in the teaching community.
The CCT views the cancellation as a step toward improving teacher welfare, a critical issue in the education sector. Educationists interviewed by GNA acknowledged that the licensure exam is contentious and its cancellation could impact education quality. Stakeholders are eagerly anticipating the outcome of the Education Minister’s directive to the NTC.
Teachers expressed optimism about the directive, seeing it as a chance to address their concerns and find a mutually beneficial solution. Some suggested incorporating a special examination into the final year curriculum to enable graduating teachers to obtain their licenses.