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If I have Degree in Basic Education can I do a master’s program that qualifies me to teach at the Senior High School?
I have found the answer. The answer is a very Big Yes.
Example:
With your Degree in Basic Education, preferably mathematics option, you stand a chance to gain admission to pursue M. ED Mathematics Education program.
The courses under this program equips you with the skill set to function very well as a mathematics teacher in any senior high school.
Check the attached image for the description of one of the courses.
Your Degree in Basic Education has in no way limited you to the primary school forever or limited you to the education sector forever.
Some of the masters programs actually draws you a step closer to having the opportunity to be a tutor at the training college or work in other sectors related to you specialization.
The biggest problem we have as a country is the limited opportunities. The reason why most people are stacked wherever they are.
If that is your fear for not choosing the three semester program, I think now you have a reason to go for it if you so desire.
Let me know what you think
Hon Jerry Akporhor ||Teacher||Counselor||Lead Educator- ITN
Now here is what GES also to say about the qualifications required to teach at the SHS LEVEL.
In July 2019, MOE attempted to clarify the issue of appointment of teachers into Senior High schools.
Kindly read and help me understand what it means by “.. a degree in a subject area …. qualifies one to teach at the Senior High school”
APPARENT CONFUSION IN THE MEDIA REGARDING QUALIFICATION FOR TEACHING AT SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
The Ministry has followed discussions in the media over the past few days regarding qualifications required of individuals who are teaching or would like to teach at the Senior High School level.
The Ministry wishes to clarify that there is no policy from either the Ministry of
Education or Ghana Education Service which disqualifies teachers who earned their certificates through Distance Learning, popularly referred to as Sandwich Programs from teaching in public schools in the country.
The official position is that a degree in Early Childhood Education or Basic Education whether through Sandwich or Campus programs, does not constitute eligibility to teach at a Senior High School.
Over the years the impression has been created that any degree qualifies one to teach at the Senior High school even if the degree (such as Early Childhood or Basic Education) is tailored for teaching at the Kindergarten or primary levels. That is not accurate.
For the avoidance of doubt, a degree in a subject area whether through Distance or campus program, qualifies one to teach in a Senior High School, in addition to meeting other requirements set by National Teaching Council and Ghana Education Service.
The Ministry appreciates the continuous efforts and contributions by teachers across the country.
Ekow Vincent Assafuah Public Relations Officer