EduWatch Calls for Restoration of Entrance Exams and Interviews for College of Education admission.

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The Africa Education Watch (EduWatch) has called for the reintroduction of entrance exams and interviews for individuals seeking admission into public Colleges of Education in Ghana. EduWatch argues that these measures serve as important quality filters during the selection process and should not have been abolished.


Kofi Asare, the Executive Director of EduWatch, expressed this viewpoint in response to John Dramani Mahama's announcement that his party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), plans to eliminate the Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination (GTLE) if they come into power. Mahama believes that the GTLE is unnecessary since teachers already undergo exams at different stages of their training. He also promised automatic job placement for teacher trainee graduates, ensuring employment for all.


However, EduWatch disagrees with Mahama and supports the licensing of teachers. Asare emphasizes that any approach to teacher training and licensing should prioritize the assurance of teaching standards.


While recognizing some issues with the current GTLE, Asare mentioned the formation of a government committee to explore potential reforms. It is important to note that the NDC had previously promised to abolish the GTLE and mandatory national service for teachers in their 2020 manifesto.


Despite engaging in fruitful discussions with the NDC's manifesto committee regarding alternative solutions, EduWatch is urging the party to provide detailed explanations of their proposed quality assurance alternatives for public scrutiny.

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