Many teachers lack competence in digital tools - GNAT urges regular ICT training
Published:
3 months ago
Source:
GhanaWeb
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has expressed concern over the lack of competence among teachers in effectively using digital tools in classrooms, calling for regular capacity-building initiatives in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). A recent study found that only 53% of teachers in Ghana have received any form of ICT training, a situation that has severely hampered the integration of technology into education. This deficiency has also contributed to the low levels of ICT literacy among students, with just 22% possessing basic ICT skills. Africa Education Watch (EduWatch) has also reported that by the end of the 2022/2023 academic year, only 15% of the 15,368 public primary schools and 13% of the 11,735 public junior high schools (JHS) in Ghana had functional ICT facilities. The report further pointed out that while national electricity coverage exceeds 80%, only 44% of primary schools and 63.9% of JHSs had access to power supply as of 2020, limiting the effective use of ICT where facilities are available.