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📖 Complete GTLE RME Syllabus Breakdown for JHS Teachers

Preparing for the Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination (GTLE) in Religious a

nd Moral Education (RME)? This comprehensive guide organizes the syllabus into key competencies, focus areas, and exam weightings to help you study effectively.

🕌 GTLE RME Syllabus at a Glance

📌 Core Religious Knowledge (39%)

Religion	Key Focus Areas	DOK Levels	Weight
Christianity	History in Ghana, denominations, creation stories, worship practices	1-4	13%
Islam	Basic beliefs, denominations, prophets, Islamic festivals	1-3	13%
African Traditional Religion	Oral traditions, ancestors, nature worship, rites of passage	1-3	13%

📚 RME Fundamentals (22%)

Concept of religion & morality
History of RME in Ghana
RME curriculum & teaching approaches
Religious vs. non-religious morality

🌍 Religion & Society (19%)

Marriage/divorce views across religions
Discrimination & fanaticism
Environmental stewardship in religions
Women in religious leadership

⚖️ Moral Values (20%)

Peace, tolerance, social justice
Corruption & substance abuse
Respect, honesty, patriotism
Rewards/punishment concepts

🔍 Key Competencies to Master

1️⃣ Christianity (13%)

✔ Creation stories & nature of God
✔ Major Christian festivals (Christmas, Easter)
✔ Rites of passage (baptism, confirmation)

2️⃣ Islam (13%)

✔ Five Pillars of Islam
✔ Prophets (Muhammad, Ibrahim)
✔ Islamic festivals (Eid-ul-Fitr, Eid-ul-Adha)

3️⃣ African Traditional Religion (13%)

✔ Ancestor veneration
✔ Oral traditions & communal worship
✔ Taboos and environmental ethics

4️⃣ RME Teaching (22%)

✔ Aims of RME in national education
✔ Avoiding indoctrination in teaching
✔ Curriculum design for moral development

5️⃣ Contemporary Issues (19%)

✔ Religious responses to:

Divorce
Substance abuse
Gender discrimination

6️⃣ Moral Values (20%)

✔ Shared virtues across religions (honesty, respect)
✔ Combating corruption through religious teachings
✔ Patriotism & communal living

📊 Exam Weighting: Depth of Knowledge (DoK)

Cognitive Level	Focus	Weight
Level 1 (Recall)	Facts, definitions, basic concepts	15%
Level 2 (Concepts)	Comparisons, classifications	25%
Level 3 (Application)	Analyzing religious texts, solving moral dilemmas	30%
Level 4 (Evaluation)	Critiquing religious responses to social issues	30%

💡 Pro Tips for GTLE Success

✅ Compare/contrast beliefs of the 3 religions (highly tested!)
✅ Memorize key festivals/rites for each religion
✅ Practice case studies on moral dilemmas (Level 3/4 questions)
✅ Focus on RME teaching methods (22% of exams)

For the past question, click here: https://ntc.gov.gh/practice_test/rme/

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