{
  "id": 13530321,
  "title": "GIS marks 10th TIME conference, champions improved teaching practices",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/gis-marks-10th-time-conference-champions-improved-teaching-practices",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T20:48:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/gis-marks-10th-time-conference-champions-improved-teaching-practices/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana International School (GIS) recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of its TIME Educators’ Conference, a gathering focused on enhancing teaching practices and boosting educational outcomes. The event took place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the school's Secondary Campus in Accra's Cantonments.\n\nAs part of its mission to \"Transform, Inspire, Motivate and Educate,\" TIME aims to unite educators to share innovative teaching methods, exchange ideas, and enhance professional skills. During the conference, Professor Jonathan Fletcher, the founding dean of the University of Ghana’s School of Education and Leadership, shared significant progress in teaching standards since 2017. In that year, he noted that fewer than 10% of teachers adhered to the National Teachers’ Standards, whereas currently, at least 68% of teachers meet these benchmarks. Professor Fletcher attributed this improvement to the conference’s role in disseminating superior teaching practices nationwide.\n\nProfessor Fletcher also addressed the increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, emphasizing its potential as a beneficial tool. However, he stressed the importance of ethical use and maintaining academic integrity, urging educators to ensure students comprehend the distinction between AI-generated work and their own efforts.\n\nGIS Principal and Head of School, Nadia O. Bruce-Müller, explained that TIME originated as an in-house initiative in October 2016 to foster teacher collaboration and professional development. Initially involving only about 30 presenters from GIS, the conference has since expanded to accommodate over 1,000 participants and nearly 100 presenters, including educators from across Ghana and beyond. This year’s program also included presentations by two senior students, reflecting the school’s commitment to continuous learning and adaptation to learners’ evolving needs.",
  "summary": "The Ghana International School (GIS) has marked the 10th anniversary of its TIME Educators’ Conference, an initiative aimed at strengthening teaching practices and improving learning outcomes.",
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}