📖 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%)
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Concept of religion & morality
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History of RME in Ghana
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RME curriculum & teaching approaches
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Religious vs. non-religious morality
🌍 Religion & Society (19%)
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Marriage/divorce views across religions
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Discrimination & fanaticism
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Environmental stewardship in religions
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Women in religious leadership
⚖️ Moral Values (20%)
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Peace, tolerance, social justice
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Corruption & substance abuse
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Respect, honesty, patriotism
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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:
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Divorce
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Substance abuse
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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)
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