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📚 Complete GTLE Social Studies Syllabus Breakdown for SHS Teachers

Preparing for the Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination (GTLE) in Social Studies? This comprehensive guide breaks down the syllabus into key themes, competencies, and exam focus areas—helping you study smarter and score higher!

🌍 GTLE Social Studies Syllabus at a Glance

📌 ENVIRONMENT (45%)

Topic	Key Focus Areas	DOK Level	Weight
1. Self-Identity	Concepts of self, capabilities, false identity	1-4	7%
2. Adolescent Reproductive Health	STIs, teenage pregnancy, responsible behavior	1-3	7%
3. Our Culture & National Identity	Ghanaian values, national symbols, cultural diversity	1-4	7%
4. Marriage & Family	Courtship, parenting, responsibilities	1-4	7%
5. Environmental Issues	Degradation, sustainability, adaptation	1-4	10%
6. Education & Societal Change	Role of education in development	1-3	7%

🏛 GOVERNANCE, POLITICS & STABILITY (24%)

Topic	Key Focus Areas	DOK Level	Weight
7. Peace Building & Conflict Resolution	Sources of conflict, peace strategies	1-4	10%
8. Constitution & Democracy	Features of democracy, challenges	1-4	7%
9. Rights & Responsibilities	Human rights, community development	1-4	7%

💼 SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (31%)

Topic	Key Focus Areas	DOK Level	Weight
10. Youth & National Development	Youth challenges, employment avenues	1-4	6%
11. Science & Technology	Role in agriculture, health, industry	1-4	6%
12. Resource Development	Natural, human & capital resources	1-4	7%
13. Sustainable Development	Maintenance culture, project planning	1-4	6%
14. World of Work & Entrepreneurship	Career vs. profession, business skills	1-4	6%

🎯 Key Competencies to Master

1️⃣ Self-Identity (7%)

✔ False identity (challenges like delinquency, loss of respect).
✔ Developing capabilities (education, mentorship, goal-setting).

2️⃣ Adolescent Reproductive Health (7%)

✔ Irresponsible behaviors (premarital sex, drug abuse, consequences).
✔ Safety measures (hygiene, counseling, medical care).

3️⃣ Culture & National Identity (7%)

✔ Ghanaian shared values (respect, hospitality, resilience).
✔ National symbols (Coat of Arms, Ghana Cedi, Adinkra symbols).

4️⃣ Environmental Issues (10%)

✔ Causes of degradation (mining, pollution, deforestation).
✔ Adaptation strategies (irrigation, renewable energy).

5️⃣ Democracy & Governance (7%)

✔ Features of democracy (rule of law, free elections, human rights).
✔ Challenges (illiteracy, corruption, ethnic sentiments).

6️⃣ Entrepreneurship (6%)

✔ Business sustainability (financial records, networking).
✔ Entrepreneurial skills (innovation, risk management).

📊 Exam Weighting: Depth of Knowledge (DOK)

Cognitive Level	Focus	Weight
Level 1 (Recall)	Definitions, concepts	15%
Level 2 (Concepts)	Comparisons, classifications	25%
Level 3 (Application)	Problem-solving, analysis	30%
Level 4 (Evaluation)	Critical thinking, proposals	30%

💡 Pro Tips for GTLE Success

✅ Memorize key definitions (e.g., democracy, sustainable development).
✅ Practice case studies (conflict resolution, environmental degradation).
✅ Focus on high-weight topics (Environment = 45% of the exam!).
✅ Solve past questions on governance & entrepreneurship.

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

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