Government of Liberia wants against placing unqualified teachers in schools.
By Stephen G. Fellajuah
Monrovia, Liberia, March 7, 2025 – The Ministry of Education (MoE) emphasizes a need to improving quality of teaching in Liberian schools. Ensuring that all teachers undergo proper training is crucial for enhancing the education system and student outcomes.
Deputy Minister for Instructions at the Ministry of Education, Amos Armah Fully, stresses that a strong foundation in early education can have long-term positive effects on students’ learning outcomes.
He sternly warns here, “There is no space for unqualified teachers in the educational sector.”
His statement highlights a strict policy to ensure that only trained educators are teaching in schools. It makes sense that individuals with backgrounds in fields like criminal justice, rather than education, would be redirected to more relevant roles.
Having untrained individuals in the classroom, according to him, can negatively impact student learning and overall academic standards. His stance suggests that the Ministry of Education is prioritizing properly trained educators to improve the quality of teaching.
Mr. Fully is however urging individuals who are not trained educators to reconsider their role in teaching and either seek proper qualifications or pursue other career paths. This message is about ensuring that teachers are properly equipped with the skills and knowledge to effectively educate students.
The Deputy Minister’s remarks were contained in program marking official induction of officers-elect of the National Association of Private Teachers Training Institutes in Liberia Inc, held in Monrovia.
The President of the National Association of Private Teachers Training Institutes in Liberia, Rev. Andrew S. Fayiah, acknowledges the Ministry of Education’s renewed commitment in encouraging teacher training in Liberia.
Fayiah is actively focusing on recent improvements at the Ministry of Education and committed to strengthening the education sector through his leadership. His recognition of these developments suggests that there is ongoing collaboration between NAPTTI and the MoE to improve teacher training.
However, his call for government’s support for capacity building and programs for faculty and heads of private teachers training institutions is an important step.
“Strengthening these institutions will directly contribute to raising standards of education in Liberia”, he says.
However, he calls on the Ministry of Education to address discrepancies within teacher education curriculum, terming it as critical.
It highlights the need for consistency and adherence to approved standards in teacher training, ensuring that all teachers are equipped with the same foundational knowledge and skills. Editing by Jonathan Browne
