GTLE Economics study guide
GTLE Economics · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination (GTLE) is the licensing assessment conducted by the National Teaching Council (NTC) under the Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (ACT 1023). The NTC states that it is mandated to "License Teachers Conduct Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination (GTLE)" and to "Regulate the teaching profession in Ghana." The GTLE is intended for candidates seeking a teaching licence in Ghana, including graduates of accredited teacher education programmes and non-professional teachers regularising their status. The examination content areas and question formats are not detailed in the NTC homepage; candidates should consult the NTC GTLE Exams Portal and the "Content Areas and Questions" section for authoritative information. Preparation should focus on the NTC's National Teachers' Standards, the code of ethics and professional practice, and the economics content relevant to the candidate's subject specialisation. Topics on this exam: Economics content knowledge (subject specialization), Professional knowledge and practice (pedagogy, curriculum, assessment), and Professional values, ethics and legal/regulatory framework. The GTLE Economics study guide has 3 sections and about 1,377 words.
01Economics Content Knowledge (Subject Specialisation)
The Economics content knowledge domain tests whether you can explain SHS microeconomics, macroeconomics and development economics accurately and apply them to Ghana. Questions may ask for definitions, graph reasoning, calculations, policy effects and contemporary examples.
467 words, about 2 min02Professional Knowledge and Practice (Pedagogy, Curriculum, Assessment)
The Professional knowledge and practice domain tests your ability to plan and teach Economics using Ghana’s curriculum and to assess learning validly. It covers pedagogical content knowledge, lesson planning, learner-centred methods, resources, and formative and summative assessment.
435 words, about 2 min03Professional Values, Ethics and Legal/Regulatory Framework
The Professional values, ethics and legal/regulatory framework domain tests whether you act as a licensed professional within Ghana’s education law and the teachers’ code of conduct. It covers integrity, fairness, confidentiality, safeguarding, non-discrimination, accountability, and the rules governing teacher registration, discipline and learner protection.
475 words, about 2 min