GES Approves Manual And Electronic Lesson Notes

The Ghana Education Service has instructed Regional Directors of Education to ensure that school heads accept both electronic and handwritten lesson notes in printed or email format.

This decision was made in response to conflicts between teachers and school heads over the submission of lesson notes.

Previously, teachers were required to submit handwritten notes for review, with non-compliance potentially leading to consequences.

However, some teachers have been submitting lessons electronically, leading to disagreements and complications.

In a statement dated January 17, 2024, the GES gave teachers the option to submit notes either manually or electronically, in person or via email. The statement emphasizes that school heads must comply with and respect this decision.

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Background

Teachers in Ghanaian schools have generally created lesson plans and notes on dedicated Teacher Lesson Note Books provided by the school.

Headteachers documented and reviewed each week’s subjects before they were implemented.

In the past, G.E.S. required all teachers to submit lesson plans every Monday, and failure to do so could result in disciplinary action.

This practice had become part of the G.E.S. system over the years, and many teachers viewed it as an essential part of their job.

However, recent modifications to the curriculum and educational systems have created new obstacles.

In a key modification for 2024, the GES directed the district/municipal/metropolitan directors of education to require that teachers accept lesson notes in both handwritten and electronically generated versions, either in print or via email.

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