Teacher’s Plight: CCT-GH President Reveals 19-Year Tenure Yields Mere GHS 4,066 Salary –
Teacher’s Plight: CCT-GH President Reveals 19-Year Tenure Yields Mere GHS 4,066 Salary –
In a recent interview on TV3’s Hot Issues, King Ali, the leader of the Teacher Union for CCT-GH, shed light on pressing issues facing education and teachers in Ghana. Here are the highlights:
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1. Quality of Food under Free SHS: Concerns were raised about the declining quality of food provided under the Free SHS program.
2. Migration of Teachers: A significant number of teachers have migrated to the UK, posing challenges to the education sector.
3. Free SHS Policy: While hailed as one of the best interventions, it requires a comprehensive review.
4. Teacher Licensing: Many universities now offer teaching courses, emphasizing the need for improved teacher quality.
5. Professional Development: King Ali stressed the importance of training teachers to adapt to evolving teaching dynamics, lamenting the challenges faced by the GES in this regard.
6. Welfare of Teachers: Teachers across the country are underpaid, with many retiring in poverty despite dedicating their lives to education.
7. Basic Education Challenges: Issues such as inadequate school feeding programs and poor infrastructure in rural areas demand urgent attention.
8. Labour Agitations: The national Labour Commission’s reactive approach to labor issues was criticized, highlighting the need for proactive measures to prevent unrest.
King Ali shared personal experiences, revealing his modest income after 19 years in the profession: a mere GHS 4,066.
The interview underscores the urgent need for policy reforms and improved support for teachers to enhance the quality of education in Ghana. For more insights, stay tuned to TV3 News.
9. Discriminatory Nature of Free SHS Policy: Concerns were raised regarding the discriminatory aspects of the Free SHS policy, prompting calls for inclusive reforms.
10. Gender Bias in Teaching Profession: King Ali highlighted instances where male teachers face rejection by female counterparts due to perceived financial status, indicating underlying societal biases.
11. Challenges in Basic Schools: The dire conditions in some basic schools, where one teacher handles multiple classes due to staffing shortages and lack of resources, were emphasized. Neglect of basic education compared to SHS was also noted.
The interview paints a comprehensive picture of the challenges facing education and teacher welfare in Ghana, urging stakeholders to take concerted action for meaningful change.
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Source ; TV3 Ghana
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