The licensing of teachers started the last year 2021 by the management of the National Teaching Council (NTC) of which the majority of teachers in various regions have received their license. Starting from 2023 most teachers will have to renew their license based on the CPD points obtained from either professional courses or workshops or professional learning communities and other CPD activities.
But there are mandatory courses for all teachers in their respective ranks to attend before they renew their license. Heads of Basic schools and curriculum leaders are required to take this rank-based training into account when drawing the school professional learning community action plan.
Teachers should however note that for a particular rank, all topics must be completed in continuous professional development (CPD) cycle of 3years. Below are the respective ranks in Ghana Education Service and the course a teacher is supposed to complete in the given license year period.
RANK 1 _ SUPERINTENDENT II i. Use of reflective logs in teaching ii. Motivation for self-directed study and needs iii. Assessment for professional planning and growth iv. Teaching and learning strategies- creative approaches, group work, questioning, talk for learning. v. ICT integration in teaching and learning.
RANK 2_ SUPERINTENDENT I i. Mentoring and Coaching skills ii. Leadership for Learning skills iii. Demonstrating understanding of school improvement plans and budgeting. iv. Guidance and Counselling skills for supporting students v. Report writing
RANK 3_ SENIOR SUPERINTENDENT II i. Examination item writing and management ii. School curriculum policy development and reviews iii. Building partnership in community learning iv. Supporting the use of learning resources including emerging technologies v. Supporting and engaging in collaborative learning for professional development vi. Team building for school improvement vii. School leadership qualities and skills
RANK 4 _ SENIOR SUPERINTENDENT I i. Integrating ICT and other technologies in school administration and governance ii. Leadership for learning iii. Conflict resolution at school and district levels iv. Proposal writing for school support v. Clinical supervision in schools vi. Promoting teacher motivation for improved quality education vii. Basic principles in the planning, data collection, and management viii. Demonstrating understanding of roles of local government policies in education
RANK 5 _ PRINCIPAL SUPERINTENDENT i. Knowledge of procurement laws ii. Knowledge of GES and MOE organograms and working principles iii. EMIS data interpretation and knowledge of its implications for school improvement iv. Policy development and reviews at school, district, regional and national levels v. Change management skills (Leadership for Change) vi. Team building for wider organizational development
RANK 6 _ ASSISTANT DIRECTOR II i. Strategic planning and management in education ii. Communication skills (oral and written) for dealing with policy makers and writing policy documents and memoranda iii. Time management skills iv. Principles and practice of stakeholder partnership relationships v. Demonstrating understanding of labour laws and working with trade unions vi. Knowledge of financial regulations vii. Public policy formulation and promoting social accountability in the education sector viii. Principles of dialogue and negotiation ix. Educational projects and programs management x. Time and stress management (balancing work and pleasure) xi. Planning, monitoring, and evaluation in sustainable development in education xii. Stakeholder analyses and roles development xiii. Implementing Quality Assurance and Accreditation systems in education
