JHS 3 Students Worry about Teachers Strike during 2024 BECE

JHS 3 students are concerned about the ongoing teachers’ strike during the 2024 BECE. Prospective final-year Junior High School (JHS) students getting ready for the upcoming 2024 edition of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) are worried about the ongoing strike by teachers.

Scheduled from July 8 to July 12, 2024, the BECE candidates are concerned that the strike action by teachers could impact their preparation for the national examination, potentially leading to failure.

In an interview with JoyNews, a third-year student at St. Paul RC Basic School in Caprice, Accra, named Samuel, expressed his concerns about the lack of teacher guidance affecting his readiness for the 32nd edition of the BECE for School Candidates.

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With only three months left until the BECE, Samuel emphasized the importance of teachers in helping students prepare adequately for the examination. He stressed the need for teachers to assist them in passing the BECE.

Another female student from the same school echoed Samuel’s sentiments, mentioning that schools are closing earlier than usual due to the strike, and students are advised to study independently.

The Junior High School students are calling on the Ministry of Education, under the government’s leadership, to address the teachers’ concerns promptly. They emphasize the importance of resolving the issues to ensure that teaching and learning can resume, preventing widespread exam failures.

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Concerns are arising among potential final-year Junior High School (JHS) students as they prepare for the forthcoming 2024 edition of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) due to the ongoing strike initiated by teachers.

This appeal from the BECE students follows the nationwide strike action declared by three teacher unions on March 20, 2024. The unions, including the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), the Ghana National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), and the Coalition of Concerned Teachers Ghana (CCT-GH), are protesting the government’s failure to improve their working conditions.