In a recent development by the National Teaching Council (NTC), diploma teacher trainees are set to face significant changes in their path to licensure.
The latest release of the traditional subject Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination (GTLE) results reveals that out of 11,480 participants, including both resitters and freshers, a staggering 6,269 failed to meet the required pass mark.
Of the total candidature, 6,756 were resitters, while 4,724 were freshers. Notably, this marks the final opportunity for those who sat for the traditional subject GTLE, as they will now transition to the newly introduced subject-based GTLE.
This shift comes as a crucial moment for diploma holders who are urged to upgrade to a first degree to qualify for the reformed GTLE subject-based examination.
Dennis Osei-Owusu, the Head of Public Affairs at NTC, shed light on the released GTLE results. Despite some candidates passing one or two subjects, the stringent criteria dictated that candidates must pass all three subjects to be considered successful.
Of the 6,756 resitters, 4,128 tackled one subject, 1,764 attempted two subjects, and 864 faced all three subjects. Unfortunately, 3,675 resitters and 2,594 freshers fell short of the required standards.
Looking ahead, the focus shifts to the 2023 reformed GTLE, marking the maiden edition of the subject-based examination. Out of the 20,181 teacher trainees who participated, a concerning 30% (9,556 candidates) failed to meet the pass mark. On a more positive note, 52.6% of the candidates, totaling 10,625, successfully passed the exams.
For candidates eager to check their results, the NTC provides a user-friendly process. The results will be available on the council’s website, accessible through the unique examination pins provided during registration or examination index numbers linked to their phone numbers. The NTC emphasizes the importance of candidates printing their provisional certificates post result-checking.
As the NTC implements these changes, it highlights a transformative period for diploma holders, urging them to pursue further education to remain eligible for future licensure examinations.
The landscape of teacher certification in Ghana is evolving, prompting educators to adapt and meet the evolving standards set by the NTC.
Source: GESHub.org
