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As part of broader educational reforms, the government has put in place a mechanism for transforming education by increasing entry requirements for elementary school teachers so that students can gain access to education. They are equivalent to those of other professions.
"As of October this year, all new entrants into the teaching profession will have to study Bachelor's degrees in Education, initially in affiliation with the University of Cape Coast and after a year of bidding. implemented with other public universities.
"It is important to note that these changes in the reform of teacher education are only part of the education reform strategy. of the government. Along with the introduction of a new bachelor degree in education, there will be a new basic education program in Ghana schools.
"The program offered in these colleges will represent a significant departure from previous practices." The Transformation and Teacher Education Program (T-TEL) was unveiled at the end-of-project learning event T-TEL Challenge in Koforidua
The other five public universities affiliated with the program are University of Cape Coast, Winneba University of Education, University of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and University of Development Studies.
million. Todd said the universities have designed the new Bachelor of Education degrees aligned with the National Teachers' Standards (NTS) and the National Teacher Education Framework (NTECF) and submitted them to the National Accreditation Council (NAB). ) for certification. He said "aligning the new curriculum with these standards will ensure that we train the teachers Ghana needs to provide a world-clbad education system."
The T-TEL team leader, explained that the program will be very practice-oriented … 30% of the total evaluation scores being related to practical badessments of the capacity of the team. Teachers – and will aim to ensure that teachers are convinced of the use of learner-centered approaches to encourage critical thinking and problem-solving.
He stated that the practice of teaching in schools ("badisted teaching" in the language of the new curriculum) will play a central role in the learning process with trainee teachers in partner schools in years one, two, three and four. Just after the third year, as is the case with the current degree.
"Once the prospective teachers have completed their four years of studies, they will spend a year teaching in the elementary schools of the Ghana Education Service, receiving his license to practice and obtain the status of teacher. Qualified
"This License is important because it provides independent validation that each teacher has the practical skills and abilities to meet the requirements of the National Teachers' Standards.
evaluation in the three "areas" of effective teaching that – professional values and attitudes; Professional knowledge; and professional practice, "he said.
million. Todd explained that the licensing will be virtually concentrated. "This will involve the observation of the teacher in the clbadroom and an badessment of his professional portfolio, lesson plans and other necessary documents." And licensing is not something that should be feared by any budding young teacher. This is something that should be adopted with confidence because it provides validation that we have met the standards of a professional teacher, an important step in raising the status of the profession, "he said.
The government worked with the National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE) to help 46 colleges of education transform training and learning
"We have been working with colleges for three years to prepare them for teacher education reforms, and I would also like to recognize and pay tribute to the important role that the University of Cape Coast has played in the education community. Capacity Building. and ability in colleges of education.
"I firmly believe that, with this support, all colleges are ready to offer the new Bachelor of Education degree. I am excited about the opportunities for colleges and universities, working in a partnership of mutual cooperation, respect and understanding, to truly transform teacher training and learning.
"If Ghana achieves these reforms, it will be a glimmer of hope for all. He said T-TEL will be there at every step, to support colleges and universities over the next few years, "We will work with universities to provide ongoing professional development support to enable all teachers and tutors to to understand all aspects of the new curriculum and to deliver it effectively
"We will seek to strengthen partnerships between partner schools and colleges that experienced teachers effectively mentor student teachers in accordance with the NTS."
"We will provide support to all colleges to enable them to fictitiously upgrade their tutors, in a transitional period of four years, to meet the minimum requirements of the National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE).
"We will continue to help colleges achieve their organizational goals and development plans through L & Results Oriented Approach (RBP), which provides funding to colleges to improve their infrastructure and learning environment.
"And we will continue to emphasize the importance of gender and inclusion – ensuring that all"
Presentations are expected from the Peki College of Education, the Presbyterian College of Education – Akropong Akuapem, Jasikan College of Education, Presbyterian College of Women Education – Aburi Akwapim, SDA College of Education, St. Theresa's College of Education, College Agogo Education, Dambai College of Education, and Akatsi College of Education
Source: GNA
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