INTED engages teachers to promote gender inclusivity, education
Stakeholders in the educational sector have been engaged on how to actively engage in initiatives designed to foster inclusivity and participation in education.
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At a workshop for teachers, participants were urged to keenly promote gender equality in the education sector by encouraging women to teach and learn.
The event saw the participation of 984 teachers from the Eastern and Central regions. The programme was a collaborative effort between the Institute of Teacher Education and Development (INTED) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Ghana, along with various agencies of the Ministry of Education.
The Board Chair of Transforming Teaching, Education and Learning (T-TEL), Professor Jophus Anamuah-Mensah, addressed contemporary gaps in teacher professional learning and growth in Ghana.
He underscored the importance of teachers mastering both the subject content they taught and possessing strong pedagogical skills, explaining that a solid grasp of subject matter by teachers would significantly enhance students' learning outcomes.
Prof. Anamuah-Mensah also emphasised the necessity for teachers to be aware of the cultural differences among their students.
He observed that recognising those cultural peculiarities would enable teachers to tailor their teaching methods, making lessons more comprehensible and effective for all students.
Additionally, he highlighted the importance of cultural responsiveness in teaching, particularly in diverse classrooms.
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The USAID Ghana Education Office Director, Rasheena Reid, expressed profound gratitude to the teachers in attendance and encouraged them to continue their excellent work and pledged support for INTED's activities.
The queenmother of Efutu and Krontihemaa of the Oguaa Traditional Area, Nana Amba Ayiaba, stressed the pivotal role of community participation in education.
She urged community leaders to actively contribute to the development of education in the country. Nana Amba Ayiaba praised INTED and its partners for their commendable initiative in advancing education in Ghana.
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The Institute of Teacher Education and Development, established in 2011 in Ghana, aims to support the professional growth of teachers and educational institutions.
Since its inception, INTED has provided professional development support to over 5,000 teachers across more than 200 schools in Ghana.
One notable programme run by INTED was the Leading Girls' Learning Programme (LGLP), an intervention designed to raise awareness and challenge biases against females in senior high schools.
INTED's Executive Director, Kwabena Amporful, stated that the organisation was transitioning into a membership-based entity to have a greater impact on educators and marginalised learners in Ghana.
He observed that the focus had traditionally been on students, but said it would also prioritise teachers' development.