GES Council to deal with teachers for unprofessional conduct

The Ghana Education Service (GES) Council warned teachers who resorted to capture on their mobile phones and shared on social networks, the mistakes of their students and students, to refrain from the 39, act or suffer punishment. Council Chair Michael Nsowah described the behavior as unprofessional and unjustified, stating that measures were being taken to punish those involved.

"The attention of the Council has been drawn to this unprofessional conduct of some teachers lately, and we think it is inappropriate, so we take the necessary steps to punish those involved. in such practices, "Nsowah told a meeting of the Jackson College of Education in Kumasi on Saturday.

He said that the trend, if unverified, could demoralize and the theme was "Improving the Quality of Education in Higher Private Institutions in Ghana",

. In total, 1,393 teachers were rewarded. Diploma in Basic Education after completing their courses through distance learning mode.

This brings to 10,300 the number of teachers produced by the College since 2009 and the majority of them in rural and disadvantaged areas. 19659002] Mr. Nsowah stated that it had become imperative for Ghanaian teachers, especially those in public schools, to continue to pursue their education at the highest level in order to be relevant to the educational demands of the country. Today

He suggested that the GHG was undertaking reforms to ensure that all core level teachers had at least a first degree before being allowed to do so. teach in the clbadroom

. Jackson for his vision in establishing the College, a subsidiary of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), because he had contributed immensely to the development of professional skills of teachers.

Mrs. Theodosia Wilhemina Jackson, Director of the College, advised

They should always demonstrate a high standard of discipline and integrity to help maintain the good image of the profession.

The College, she said, would not give in to the introduction of innovative academic programs. expand the scope of knowledge of trainee teachers to increase the nation's educational growth.

Baffur Asare Amankwatia VI, Bantamahene, advocated a strong public-private partnership to achieve the educational goals of the nation.

Source: GNA