GES Shares An Inspiring Video For All Teachers To Watch

The Ghana Education Service has shared a very inspiring video on their various social media platforms for all teachers to watch.

In the video, an old woman and her husband were in their home when they got several visitors. Each visitor carried an amount of money in cheque to surprise the woman, who was once a teacher.
The visitors revealed how the woman helped them some years ago through various means including as financially, emotionally, etc.

It is believed that the Ghana Education Service want each teacher to watch this video in order to be inspired. Even though the salary of teachers may be small, there is a much bigger reward waiting for them.

Watch the video below

Here are some ways Teachers Can Be Inspired in Ghana

1. Offer Praise

One of the most efficient ways to motivate and inspire your teaching staff is to praise and honor them. Showing appreciation for their dedication and hard work makes them feel valued. In addition, receiving recognition from the school administration reassures teachers that they are skilled at their job, and that leadership recognizes their contributions. Most people need praise and affirmation from time to time, regardless of how self-confident they may appear. It’s especially crucial for teachers because they often work in isolation, interact with challenging students and parents, and sometimes lack confidence in their own skills..

2. Be available for the teaching staff

To make your teaching staff feel comfortable and motivated, remain as approachable as possible to address teacher problems and questions. By merely acknowledging that administrators are available to provide support with their concerns, teachers will feel more relaxed and encouraged.

The best way to remain approachable for your teaching staff is to maintain an open-door policy and remain highly visible. Despite how busy administrators are, maintaining a relaxed demeanor and being present in the current conversation is critical.

3. Listen to your teacher’s concerns

Apart from appreciating tangible accomplishments, ensure that you listen to your teacher’s feedback and concerns. Although this is always an important responsibility, it is particularly necessary when you are implementing a new initiative.

New initiatives involve demand extra effort as it often means a new way of performing work. There may be opposition or disgruntlement moving forward with something new.