GNAPS Urges Collaborative Approach to Modernizing Teacher Development in Ghana
The Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) has called for the establishment of a national teacher development framework that will benefit both public and private schools across the country. The association believes that such a unified approach is essential to ensure professional growth, the adoption of modern pedagogical methods, and instructional innovation for all educators in Ghana.
Speaking at the launch of GNAPS Week in Ejisu, Professor Damasus Tuurosong, President of GNAPS, emphasized the critical role of quality teachers in the advancement of Ghana’s education system. “The education system of Ghana cannot see meaningful progress without quality teachers, and no teacher should be left behind due to institutional classification,” Professor Tuurosong stated.
He further advocated for the recognition of private schools as integral partners in national development, rather than marginal actors. Prof. Tuurosong stressed the need for structured public-private collaboration rooted in mutual respect and a shared commitment to educational excellence. He applauded the Minister of Education for engaging in open dialogue with the private education sector and urged for even deeper and institutionalized consultations to drive effective outcomes.
This year’s GNAPS Week, themed “Resetting Ghana’s 21st Century Education: Embracing the Creative Role of Private Schools,” underscores the significant contributions of private institutions to the nation’s education landscape.
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Prof. Tuurosong highlighted that, while technology is rapidly reshaping how knowledge is accessed and applied, private schools often contend with unique challenges. These include limited infrastructure and training opportunities, high regulatory costs, multiple taxation, and persistent misconceptions about their role in education.
Despite these obstacles, private schools, especially those in underserved urban settlements, peri-urban, and hard-to-reach rural communities have consistently demonstrated creativity and resilience. “Private schools have served as laboratories of innovation, addressing gaps and providing quality education where it is most needed,” Prof. Tuurosong noted.
In his remarks, Nana Asumadu Asuako Trimude, Sanaahene of Bonwire, acknowledged the vital contributions of private schools and reaffirmed traditional leadership’s support for their efforts. He pledged continued assistance, including the leasing of land for school construction, to help private educational institutions expand their reach and impact.
As discussions continue, GNAPS remains committed to fostering collaboration between the public and private sectors, ensuring that all teachers and students benefit from a forward-looking and inclusive education system.
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