The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has donated educational resources for teaching and learning among students in two underprivileged areas in the Western Region to 50 Early Childhood and Basic School students.
To lessen the burden on parents during this new academic year, the beneficiaries 25 students from Bosomdo in the Shama District and 25 from Wassa Amenfi—received new school uniforms, bags, boots, and exercise books. These gifts made the students’ faces brighter because some of them had never worn a uniform to school or had to wear tattered clothing.
For pupils at the Kweku Bosea D/A Primary School in the Bia District of the Western North Region, the GNAT was also building two classroom pavilions to better accommodate the kids who were housed in a deteriorating building.
Reverend Isaac Owusu, the National President of GNAT, stated that it was wise to institute a “GNAT WEEK” to educate the thronging members on the activities of the Association and to get them in the mood to celebrate World Teachers Day during his remarks at the Launch of the GNAT Week Celebration in Takoradi in the Western Region.
The topic for the 2023 World Teachers Day event is “The Teachers We Need for the Education We Want: The Global Imperative to Reverse the Teacher Shortage.”
Every year on October 5, we celebrate teachers. On this day, the quality of education is evaluated around the world. Teachers’ problems are examined, and solutions are suggested.
According to the President of GNAT, educators must be recognised for their skills and contributions to the development of nations’ human resources.
The 1966 UNESCO/ILO Recommendation outlines teachers’ rights and obligations as well as global norms for their education, hiring, employment, and working conditions.
Additionally, it contained requirements for the learning environment, teaching logistics, student and pupil safety, instructors, and all other support personnel.
In particular, in underprivileged communities, Reverend Owusu stated that the GNAT will continue to give its fair share to encouraging education and learning.
An open discussion, a candlelight march, and a radio broadcast preceded the Launch of the Week.
