The National Teaching Council (NTC) says teacher trainees have a choice to either participate in government’s programme to license teachers in Ghana or exempt themselves.
Executive Secretary of the Council, Dr. Evelyn Oduro denied claims that government is rushing the implementation of the policy.
On the contrary, she said teachers have been given ample time to prepare for the licensing regime.
According to her, the teachers have been dragging their feet for over ten years which has contributed to the slow pace of implementation of the policy.
She said the country has the lowest charge rate GH¢450cedis for a license as compared to other countries like Nigeria and Zambia where they also renew it on a yearly basis.
