GSET Blogs As a teacher in Ghana, I’ll admit, I’ve always been a bit of a technophobe. Give me a chalkboard and a piece of chalk, and I’m in my element. But when my principal came to me the other day and said, “Kofi, we need to start using technology to improve the way this […]
GSET Blogs Stepping into the bustling city of Accra, a mid-career teacher finds themselves amidst a whirlwind of challenges and opportunities. Having spent years teaching in the serene villages of Ghana, the transition to the urban landscape brings forth a multitude of unforeseen trials and triumphs. In this narrative, we delve into the untold realities
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GSET Blogs It was a warm, dusty morning in the sleepy village of Akurase when I first stepped through the gates of Akurase Junior High School, eager to begin my teaching career. As a fresh graduate, I had heard the stories – the challenges, the frustrations, the heartbreak that often came with being an educator
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GSET Blogs A unique characteristic of the new curriculum in pre-tertiary education in Ghana is the integration of digital literacy and ICTs into teaching, learning, and school leadership. This marks the first time since the country’s independence in 1957 that such an ambitious intervention is being implemented in our education system. Generally, there is recognition
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Teachers are being prepared through Professional Learning Community sessions in some crosscutting issues and teaching strategies.
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GSET Blogs As the digital revolution continues to reshape the landscape of education worldwide, one crucial question emerges: how are Ghanaian secondary school teachers adapting to the integration of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in their classrooms? Understanding the Cultural Context The answer, it seems, is a complex tapestry woven with strands of cultural tradition,
GSET Blogs As a teacher in Ghana, you’ve probably heard all about the wonders of educational technology. Interactive whiteboards, virtual simulations, coding platforms – the list goes on. And while you can’t deny the incredible potential of these digital tools to transform teaching and learning, the reality of implementing them in your classroom might feel
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