The National Teaching Council (NTC) is currently conducting a workshop for Compliance Officers across various regions in Ghana to ensure adherence to the National Teachers Standards (NTS) in second-cycle educational institutions.
The program, which kicked off in Kumasi on Thursday, 7th March, 2024, is set to conclude on Tuesday, 12th March, 2024.
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In his opening remarks, Dr. Christian Addai-Poku, the Registrar of NTC, highlighted the significance of the NTS outlined in the Education Regulatory Bodies Act 2020.
He emphasized the importance of implementing these standards, as they serve as a comprehensive guide for teacher preparation and practice nationwide.
The NTS aim to set a benchmark for professional knowledge, conduct, and expectations within the education sector.
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Dr. Addai-Poku urged Compliance Officers to assist teachers in upholding these standards while emphasizing the importance of collecting accurate information from the field to drive informed decision-making.
The Compliance Officers are scheduled to visit both public and private second-cycle institutions in regions such as Ashanti, Central, Western, Greater Accra, Eastern, and Volta from 18th March to 29th March, 2024, for data collection purposes.
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The NTC has called upon educational institutions in the specified regions to extend full cooperation to the Compliance Officers during their visits.