Teacher licensure

The Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has expressed support for the licensure exams for teacher trainees, asserting that it is a beneficial policy and should not be cancelled. The Association's President, Prince Obeng Himah says the policy provides specialized training for teachers, distinguishing it from other professions. This goes contrary to the stance of National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, who has promised to abolish the licensure exams. Mr Himah believes that cancelling the policy would have a detrimental impact on the entire educational sector. “In my opinion, it is something that is good and…