Counsellor Daniel Fenyi

July 02, 2018

[09/05 17:53] ‪+233 24 456 7895‬: *Summary* *on* *MOE* *functions*
1. Formulates govt policies
2. Have oversight responsibilities over all the agencies under it
3. Allocation of resources to the agencies for implementation and effective work
4. Monitoring and evaluation

*GES* *Core* *mandate*
They seek to provide quality education to all Ghanaian school going age children at pre tertiary level

*GES* *Functions*
1. Recruitment of personnel
2. Payment of agreed remuneration to staff
3. Training and Re training of staff
4. Promotion, transfers, demotion and sanction/discipline of staff
5. Implementation of MOE policies
6. Monitoring and Evaluation
[09/05 17:54] ‪+233 24 456 7895‬: *DIVISIONS* *UNDER* *GES*
1. Basic Education Div.
2. Secondary Educ. Div.
3. Technical and Vocational Education Div.
4. Special Educ. Div.
5. Finance & Adm. Div.
6. Inspectorate Div.
7. Human Resource Mgt and Devt. Div.
8. Teacher Education Div.
9. Curriculum, Research and Devt. Div.
10. Planning, Research, Monitoring and Data Collection Division
[09/05 17:55] ‪+233 24 456 7895‬: *AGENCIES* *UNDER* *MOE*
1. Ghana Educ Service (GES)
2. Ghana Library Authority (GLB)
3.National Service Secretariate (NSS)
4. West African Examination Council (WAEC)
5. Non Formal Education Division
6. National Accreditation Board (NAB)
7. Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund)
8. National Inspectorate Board (NIB)
9.Ghana Academy of Arts and Science
10. Scholarship Secretariat
11. National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE)
12.Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET)

And about 10 others but need to know at least 5 of them
[09/05 17:55] ‪+233 24 456 7895‬: *WHAT* *IS* *POLICY* ?
Is a plan or guiding principle that directs how an organization or a government intend to solve problem to achieve a goal or bring about development.

*WHAT* *IS* *EDUCATIONAL* *POLICY* ?
It is the plan that guides govt on it's decisions and actions to improve education sector.

*POLICY* *FORMULATION* *PROCESS* / *HOW* *ARE* *POLICIES* *DEVELOPED*?
1. Identification of problem
2. Constituting or proposing ideas to solve the problem
3. Requesting for parliamentary scrutiny & support
4. Evaluation and consideration by the cabinet/ executive arm

*SOME* *EDUCATIONAL* *POLICIES* *IN* *GHANA*
1. FCUBE
2. Girl Child Education
3. Free School Uniform
4. Free School Feeding program.
5. Free Textbooks and exercise books
6. Free SHS

*FACTORS* *TO* *CONSIDER* *WHEN* *FORMULATING* *
*POLICIES*
1. Needs of the society or nation
2. Needs of the individual
3. Resources Availabilities
4. Feasibility
5. Impact on people
[09/05 17:55] ‪+233 24 456 7895‬: Composition of officers ie GES is headed by Director General , then 2 Deputies, Divisional Directors, and Directors

*Ranks* *GES*
1. Dir Gen
2. Deputy Dir Gen
3. Director 1
4. Director 11
5. Deputy Director
6. Asst. Director 1
7. Assist Director 11
8. Principal Supt.
9. Snr. Supt. 1
10. Snr. Supt. 11
11. Supt. I
12. Supt 11

NB. There are 3 points of entry in GES.
1. Cert 'A' => Supt 11
2. Diploma => Snr Supt 11
3. 1st Degree => Principal Supt.
[09/05 17:56] ‪+233 24 456 7895‬: *DIVISIONS* *UNDER* *GES*
1. Basic Education Div.
2. Secondary Educ. Div.
3. Technical and Vocational Education Div.
4. Special Educ. Div.
5. Finance & Adm. Div.
6. Inspectorate Div.
7. Human Resource Mgt and Devt. Div.
8. Teacher Education Div.
9. Curriculum, Research and Devt. Div.
10. Planning, Research, Monitoring and Data Collection Division
[09/05 17:56] ‪+233 24 456 7895‬: *AGENCIES* *UNDER* *MOE*
1. Ghana Educ Service (GES)
2. Ghana Library Authority (GLB)
3.National Service Secretariate (NSS)
4. West African Examination Council (WAEC)
5. Non Formal Education Division
6. National Accreditation Board (NAB)
7. Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund)
8. National Inspectorate Board (NIB)
9.Ghana Academy of Arts and Science
10. Scholarship Secretariat
11. National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE)
12.Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (COTVET)

And about 10 others but need to know at least 5 of them
[09/05 17:57] ‪+233 24 456 7895‬: TOOLS WE NEED WHETHER SITTING OR STANDING BFOR THE PANNEL.
1. Conquer anxiety about public speaking.
2. Grab ur listener's attention with ur very 1st word.
3. Gian a more imposing voice n send appropriate non-verbal signals. E.g. facial expression. Smile but don't laugh
4. Use command phrases to grab attention.e.g. Mr. Chairman
5. Handle tough questions.
6. Conduct urself in a manner that depicts an interviewee.
[09/05 17:57] ‪+233 24 456 7895‬: *WHAT* *IS* *POLICY* ?
Is a plan or guiding principle that directs how an organization or a government intend to solve problem to achieve a goal or bring about development.

*WHAT* *IS* *EDUCATIONAL* *POLICY* ?
It is the plan that guides govt on it's decisions and actions to improve education sector.

*SOME* *EDUCATIONAL* *POLICIES* *IN* *GHANA*
1. FCUBE
2. Girl Child Education
3. Free School Uniform
4. Free School Feeding program.
5. Free Textbooks and exercise books
6. Free SHS

*FACTORS* *TO* *CONSIDER* *WHEN* *FORMULATING* *
*POLICIES*
1. Needs of the society or nation
2. Needs of the individual
3. Resources Availabilities
4. Feasibility
5. Impact on people
[09/05 17:58] ‪+233 24 456 7895‬: *The recent educational policy is the Free SHS for the form ones*
[09/05 17:58] ‪+233 24 456 7895‬: Composition of officers ie GES is headed by Director General , then 2 Deputies, Divisional Directors, and Directors

NB. There are 3 points of entry in GES.
1. Cert 'A' => Supt 11
2. Diploma => Snr Supt 11
3. 1st Degree => Principal Supt.
[09/05 17:58] ‪+233 24 456 7895‬: *Things U Must Know B4 Your Interview.*
There is 50 marks at stake, involving 8 areas.

*1st area*
General appearance.
Comportment.
Emotional stability and mannerisms
(3 marks)

*2nd area*
Teacher's background.
Consistency of the information with the one on the filled form
(3 marks)

*3rd area*
Logical presentation of answers.
Check on grammar.
Clarity of thought.
(3 marks)

*4th area*
Knowledge of MOE and GES
Relationship btn MOE and GES
(6 marks)

*5th area*
Knowledge and application of educational principles. Eg
What is educ?
Factors affecting educ in GH
Factors accounting in different learning abilities in children.
(10 marks)

*6th area*
Knowledge of educational policies and issues. Eg from 1951 to date, know about the different educational policies and what each entails
(12 marks)

*7th area*
Public administration in Ghana. Eg.
Public service commission
National labour commission.
Legislations that are used to manage financial administration in sch.
(8 marks)

*8th area*
Contemporary national and international affairs. Eg
Where is the President currently?
Disqualified presidential candidates, names of their parties and running mates.
What is ISIS and meaning of Boko Haram.
(5 marks)

I wish you all the best.

Wishing all applicants best of luck.

*Note*:
GES promotion interviews starts in October 3rd, 2017. So those involved should begin to find out their respective interview date and start learning.
[09/05 17:59] ‪+233 24 456 7895‬: *6 NEW MINISTRIES THAT OPERATES FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT*
Ministry for:
■Monitoring and Evaluation-Dr Anthony Osei Akoto
♤Regional Re-organization & Development - Hon Dan Kwaku Botwe
♡Planning -Prof Gyan Baffour
◇Special Development Initiatives-Mavis Hawa Koomson
♧Business Development -Awal Mohammed
☆Inner Cities & Zongo Development - Abubakar Boniface Siddique
[09/05 17:59] ‪+233 24 456 7895‬: *What are the key features of the Education Act 2008 Act 778?*
○Establishment of three autonomous bodies
1.National Inspectorate Board
2.National Teaching Council
3.National Council for Curriculum and Assessment
●School Library and Information Directorate
□Establishment of Colleges of Education
■Kindergarten mainstreamed into the Education system
♤One year apprenticeship program for students who could not progress further after JHS 3 into tertiary education
♡Ghana Education Service should be responsible for coordination of approved policies and programs of the pre- tertiary education
[09/05 18:00] ‪+233 24 456 7895‬: *ANSWERS*
1. Education Act 2008 Act 778
2. There 4 concerns:
●Output of workers
□Judicious use of resources
♤Compliance with rules and regulations
☆Interest of the welfare of workers
3. To educate is to train the child to acquire knowledge,skills,values,
norms and attitudes to enable the child to be useful to himself, to the society and the nation at large.To enable the child to be functional and productive.
[09/05 18:00] ‪+233 24 456 7895‬: *MANDATE OF MOE*
♤Formulation of educational policies and programs
●Allocation of resources to GES to implement the policies and programs
♧Have oversight responsible over the implementing agencies
☆Monitoring and Evaluating the work of the implementing agencies
*MANDATE OF GES*
■Implementing the policies and programs for mulated by MOE
◇Recruitment of teachers, promotion of teachers and discipline of teachers
□Design curriculum
☆Examination and certification of pupils/students
♡Ensuring the standard and provision of infrastructure
●Ensuring healthy school and community relationship
¥Ensuring regular attendance of pupils and teachers
◇Provision of TLMs
[09/05 18:01] ‪+233 24 456 7895‬: *MANDATE OF MOE*
♤Formulation of educational policies and programs
●Allocation of resources to GES to implement the policies and programs
♧Have oversight responsible over the implementing agencies
☆Monitoring and Evaluating the work of the implementing agencies
*MANDATE OF GES*
■Implementing the policies and programs for mulated by MOE
◇Recruitment of teachers, promotion of teachers and discipline of teachers
□Design curriculum
☆Examination and certification of pupils/students
♡Ensuring the standard and provision of infrastructure
●Ensuring healthy school and community relationship
¥Ensuring regular attendance of pupils and teachers
◇Provision of TLMs
[09/05 18:01] ‪+233 24 456 7895‬: Gross Enrolment Ratio(GER)
Calculated on class basis
No of enrolment ÷ population census of that age
Eg. If the number of children of 6years in the District is 20,000 and all class one pupil are 18,000 the formulae becomes
18,000/20,000 or 18,000 : 20,000.

Net Enrolment Ratio
Total Actual 6years kids ÷ Total 6years kids declared by the population census
Eg. If Actual 6years in school is 16,000....then..
16,000 ÷ 20,000 or 16,000 : 20,000

20,000 = all kids of 6years declared by census
16,000 = actual 6years in school
[09/05 18:01] ‪+233 24 456 7895‬: MEANING OF THE FREE SHS Logo

The design highlights an open book, on which is suspended a sketch of two delighted school children leaping in jubilation. Underneath the symbol are three words: Access, Equity, and Quality boldly inscribed.

The Open Book, represents learning that generates hope and optimism for a prosperous Ghana. The central symbol portrays two children emerging from a pleasurable learning experience, as they spontaneously explode in joy. They are beneficiaries of a policy that lifts the total burden of fees from parents; be it fees for books, meals, use of lab, boarding, or school uniform. These and others are to be enjoyed free of any costs to guardians.
The two then have a reason to leap in delight; but their animated mood also represents optimism for a brighter tomorrow.

The highlighted themes of Access, Equity and Quality underline the principles that drive the policy.

Access: The policy aims at widening access to senior high school education.

Equity: This is a fundamental driver in any social intervention programme. Poverty, gender, deprivation, etc. should no longer be barriers to education. The Government is eager to ensure a fair and just society where there are equal opportunities for all, irrespective of family circumstances.

Quality: The expected expansion of access to education can be achieved, without the need to compromise the quality of education. The package comes with qualitative instructional material, improvement in school infrastructure, as well as capacity building and teacher motivation.

The Open Book stands for Learning that is made accessible, so others can share: it is the candle that ignites hope for future generations, and enables students from diverse backgrounds to study towards transforming lives and uplifting their communities.

The color code, Red, Gold and Green, with black in parts, represents Ghana’s national identity.

The free SHS policy adds value to prevailing free primary and junior high school policies, to make pre-tertiary education a totally free undertaking that should eventually position Ghana to enhance the quality of its human capital to boost national development.

I WISH YOU GOOD LUCK IN YOUR PROMOTIONAL INTERVIEW.
[09/05 18:02] ‪+233 24 456 7895‬: *what is your take about the special prosecutor?
*Why do we prefer private basic schools to the public one?
*what can we do to solve militant issues?
*Educational reforms.
*FCUBE and free SHS are there similarities.
*The role of the Metro Director.
*code of co[09/05 17:53] ‪+233 24 456 7895‬: *Summary* *on* *MOE* *functions*
1. Formulates govt policies
2. Have oversight responsibilities over all the agencies under it
3. Allocation of resources to the agencies for implementation and effective work
4. Monitoring and evaluation