GES invites JHS teachers to a curriculum training

The Ghana Education Service has sent an invitation to an 8-day non-residential district level training for JHS teachers on the Common Core Programme (CCP) Curriculum. Master trainers have been trained in all the districts nationwide. These trainers are expected to train all the JHS teachers in their Metros/Municipals/Districts. The CCP curriculum is the newly carefully … Read more

Beware of fake MTN GIFT promo and COVID-19 grant leading to phishing and spammy sites

It is a known fact that the internet has been plagued with people who use dubious means to steal the vital information of users by using spammy and phishing site that disguises itself in the name of a fake COVID-19 grant or a fake MTN gift promotion. A phishing site is a site that seeks … Read more

Examination malpractices at the pre-tertiary level in Ghana, here is a more viable solution

An examination is intended to measure the learners’ skill, knowledge or aptitude. The West African Examination Council (WAEC) is the body responsible for organizing final examination at the pre-tertiary level in Ghana. In recent times, the goals of WAEC have been thwarted by various levels of misconductd, examination malpractices and vandalism emanating from candidates, teachers … Read more

Jolly Jolly Children platform organizes online learning for Kg pupils

Jolly Jolly Children platform has organized online learning for Kindergarten pupils. This is in line with current protective measures against COVID-19 as online platforms have become a crucial for teaching and learning. Various topics in Kindergarten have been treated and made available on You Tube to help the pupils. Read also Ways to download and … Read more

Common hand washing errors that may increase your chances of COVID-19 infection

COVID-19 has become a worldwide menace and as of now, there is no cure or vaccine. With hand washing being one of the most effective ways of protecting yourself from the disease, errors in hand washing may likely increase your chances of contracting the disease. This article seeks to examine some of the common hand … Read more

Homebase TV begins educational programs for basic 1 to JHS 3 students

Home Base TV in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service (GES is rolling out a teaching and learning programme for the benefit of Basic 1 to JHS 3 learners who are currently at home due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The program is very interactive as children are allowed to send questions to a dedicated whatsup … Read more

Mobile Money Remittance Fraud, The New Scam On National Television

Mobile money remittance involves the act of transmitting e-cash to a distant place, in return or payment for goods purchased. While this is a normal routine for day-to-day businesses, there are fraudsters who provide “too good to be true” packages for mobile money remittance and end up ripping customers. They refer to themselves as Xpress … Read more

NTC opens registration for teachers via Teacher Portal

The National Teaching Council (NTC) has opened registration for in-service teachers employed in the public and private sector. The purpose of this registration is to introduce every teacher in active service to the NTC Teacher Portal Ghana (TPG) which will serve as an online hub for all Continuous Professional Development activities and licensing. The registration … Read more

Scam alert: Beware of unauthorized network marketing companies

Network marketing, also called pyramid selling or referral marketing, is a marketing strategy where the earnings of the participants are derived from a pyramid-shaped system. Network marketing in itself is not a bad thing. However, some scammers have devised unscrupulous means to use the concept to rip off the undiscerning. Even well established, online network marketing companies like Boostpal, … Read more

Building an assessment portfolio, the new trend in KG and Primary Schools

A Portfolio is a purposeful and focused collection of learners’ work to show their progress over time. It integrates information from several sources. The teacher may select a bag, box or any container in which to put the learner’s work. The portfolio may include samples of a learner’s work, usually selected by the student, or … Read more

Useful apps you can use to teach computing

Computing is very important for the world of work today. It has taken a new dimension since the curriculum was revamped with the introduction of database and programming languages. We will provide you some of the best apps for teaching computing effectively. 1. Basic Computer Science app The Aim of this App is to Motivate … Read more

Tips on Numeracy for the teachers license exam

The following are topical areas for the Numeracy paper: 1. Linear Equations2. Linear Inequality3. Percentages4. Fractions5. Business Mathematics6. Basic Addition, Subtraction, Division and Multiplication.7. Statistics and Probability8. Collection and Handling Data.9. Working with Integers10. Significant figures, Standard Form, etc.11. Set12. Basic Shapes13. Coordinates Geometry14. Graph Work15. PatternsEtc. Get more information on Numeracy below Numeracy Q … Read more

Tips on Literacy for the teachers license exam

The Following Areas should be studied carefully 1. GRAMMAR* Subject – Verb Agreement* Pronoun – Noun Agreement* Tenses* Synonyms and Antonyms* Parts of Speech* Lexis and StructureEtc. 2. COMPREHENSION* Learn the techniques in answering Comprehension questions* Read the text carefully.* Read the questions carefully* Read the text/passage again, looking for the answers. 3. COMPOSITION* Read … Read more

Tips on Essential Skills for the License Exam

The following areas should be looked at for Essential Skills Professional Values and Attitudes Ethics of the profession Best practices in teaching and learning. Professional Practice. Lesson preparation Lesson Presentation Lesson Evaluation Classroom Management Teaching Methods and Techniques Handling Children in the Classroom Questioning Techniques School Community Relationship Application of GES Codes and rules, etc … Read more

Legit way of trading Paypal and Bitcoin in Ghana

PayPal and Bitcoin are among the most popular e-currencies globally. Due to fraudulent activities, it’s quite difficult to find a very trustworthy platform to trade for crypto currencies as well as PayPal funds. In this article, we will discuss a hundred percent legit way of trading crypto currencies and PayPal funds without being scammed. Expal … Read more

Useful apps for teaching Ghanaian Languages

We have provided useful apps for teaching and learning in previous articles. In this article, we will provide useful apps that improve teaching and learning of Ghanaian Languages. Check out previous apps here: Useful Math Apps for Teachers and Students Useful English Language Apps for Teachers and Students All teachers preparing for the license exam … Read more