Many newly trained teachers deficient in core subjects

Many newly trained diploma holding teachers at the basic education level are unable to handle Mathematics, Science and English.  

The Director, Teacher Division of the Ghana Education Service, Samuel Ansah, said this when he addressed the opening session of the maiden national Youth Summit for young teachers in Ho.  

It was organized by the Ghana National Association of Teachers under the theme, "Finding solutions to education crisis: Role of stakeholders and young educators."

Mr Ansah said GNAT is faced with the task of raising the competencies of a large number of newly trained diploma level teachers, as well as increasing their level of commitment. 

He reminded the new and young diploma teachers that their performance should definitely be above that of a certificate holder. 

Mr Ansah urged them to upgrade and update themselves every time to become knowledgeable, competent, resourceful, and innovative in the practice of their profession.

GNA