The uniforms look more like security officers’ uniforms, and also come close to looking like the Ghana Prisons Service Uniform.
Reactions from teachers showed mixed feelings, with many showing disapproval. While many seemed to be unhappy with it, others complained about the GES failing to consult teacher unions. Teachers while in college wore uniforms throughout their studies. Now, they are likely to be compelled to put on uniforms as shown in the pictures for the rest of their professional lives.
While GhanaEducation.org can not independently verify the claims of the GES introducing the uniforms, the GES Professional Teachers Uniform on display has Ghana Education Service written on the right top pocket of the short sleeve and Professional Teacher on the opposite.
The pictures making rounds portray a female teacher in brown khaki trousers and the short sleeve while another three are in the same top but with a skirt that touches the knees matching.
The reason behind the leak is not known, however, it is possible it was leaked to measure the reaction of the chalk fraternity at the pre-tertiary level if the uniforms are really emanating from the GES.
Some teachers reacting to the uniform raised concerns about the possibility of the GES milking teachers with the uniform and called for the materials to be sold to teachers for them to get the uniform sewed for them.
The GES is yet to officially respond to the perceived GES Professional Teachers Uniform making sounds. It is currently not clear whether the uniforms will be both teaching and non-teaching staff of the service.
Teacher unions are also yet to make any official pronouncements about the uniforms. The GES as a public service provider is among the few public service institutions without a uniform however, globally, there are very few countries that have uniforms for teachers. The Ghana police service and the Ghana Immigration Service are among the services clothed in uniforms in Ghana.
The GES has not been enthused about female teachers wearing trousers to work. However, the uniforms making rounds include a short sleeves and a trouser for female teachers. It is not clear if the GES is now going to permit female teachers to wear trousers(uniforms) for school yet. Again, the kind of uniform on display is worn along with specific brown or black footwear by the immigration and police service. But the teachers who wore the uniform seem to be inappropriately dressed as far as the footwear is concerned.
While private schools have uniforms for teachers in the respective school, all teachers in private and public schools are required to dress Professionally and decently.
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The bottom line, however, is that teachers and students are not equals on campus. Their roles are completely different. What’s good for students is not necessarily also good when applied to teachers. Students are still learning discipline and the expectations of being an adult in our society.
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