Teacher Trainees to spend an additional year in school

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OBREMPON N.Y USA 8 years ago

This is called for, it is in line with GOOD
GOVERNANCE. BRAVO !! YOU ARE GOOD.

This is called for, it is in line with GOOD
GOVERNANCE. BRAVO !! YOU ARE GOOD.
Efo Kwaku Canada 8 years ago

In Canada even grade 1 teacher is University graduate, with 2 years teaching training experience after University, great NPP wise educated men and women are running the affairs of Ghana,yet stupid stomach journalist Bature wi ...
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In Canada even grade 1 teacher is University graduate, with 2 years teaching training experience after University, great NPP wise educated men and women are running the affairs of Ghana,yet stupid stomach journalist Bature will spew nonsense comparing useless professor with this wise man
Charles Higgins 8 years ago

Did you forget Kwesi Pratt the brat?

Did you forget Kwesi Pratt the brat?
ST. GHFUO, BLACK EXCELLENCE! 8 years ago

What is required to become certified as a teacher in Ontario?
Teachers in Ontario are certified to teach either general studies or technological studies. General studies include what you might think of as "traditional" schoo ...
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What is required to become certified as a teacher in Ontario?
Teachers in Ontario are certified to teach either general studies or technological studies. General studies include what you might think of as "traditional" school subjects, such as language, art, math, physical education, computers, science and music. Technological studies include more work-related areas such as manufacturing, construction and hospitality services.

If you wish to teach general studies to students of any age level in a publicly funded Ontario school, you must hold:

A degree from an acceptable post-secondary institution (a Bachelor of Arts, for example); AND
A minimum one-year program of teacher education (a Bachelor of Education, for example). Visit the College website here for more information about acceptable programs of teacher education.
A four-year university degree that combines academic and teacher education courses will also be considered.
Kwadaso 8 years ago

I think this is just a ploy to hold back the flood of trained teachers who will end up unassigned for a long time.We are training too many Teachers and Nurses in Ghana.Why don't we include training for other sectors where we ...
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I think this is just a ploy to hold back the flood of trained teachers who will end up unassigned for a long time.We are training too many Teachers and Nurses in Ghana.Why don't we include training for other sectors where we actually need more professionals?Dentists, Customs Agents,Auditors,Radiologists,Veterinarians,Pharmacists,Police Officers,Emergency/Surgery/Sports Nurses,Opticians,Edaphologists,Business Managers and many other needed professionals can be educated and trained in about the same time and the same cost it takes to train a nurse and a teacher.This will even allow the Government to predetermine and control the number of Nurses,Dentists Radiologists etc that will be trained in a 4-5year cycle.It will obviate the waste in training 2000 teachers and Nurses for 450 vacacies while we have zero dentist in the whole of Tamale.
Kwazari 8 years ago

Tweeeaaaa this man is needed in consulting room looking for patients how many of medical doctors do you see in politics Canada? You are all hypocrites and fools when it comes to Ghana politics, hope you wouldn't support him i ...
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Tweeeaaaa this man is needed in consulting room looking for patients how many of medical doctors do you see in politics Canada? You are all hypocrites and fools when it comes to Ghana politics, hope you wouldn't support him in politics in Canada, you guys becomes brain dead idiots when it comes to Ghana. Efo Kwaku wagyimi paa open your eyes medical Doctor in politics whilst the sick are dying he's there just to pocket tax payers money. NAPO wonbu hwee akai
AGYARKO 8 years ago

This comedian and foolish minister should stop thinking this way. Your mouth is too wide and opened. Your face like faeces!

This comedian and foolish minister should stop thinking this way. Your mouth is too wide and opened. Your face like faeces!
Charles Higgins 8 years ago

What was his sin to deserve your insult?

What was his sin to deserve your insult?
ST. GHFUO, BLACK EXCELLENCE! 8 years ago

...What is required to become certified as a teacher in Ontario?
Teachers in Ontario are certified to teach either general studies or technological studies. General studies include what you might think of as "traditional" sc ...
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...What is required to become certified as a teacher in Ontario?
Teachers in Ontario are certified to teach either general studies or technological studies. General studies include what you might think of as "traditional" school subjects, such as language, art, math, physical education, computers, science and music. Technological studies include more work-related areas such as manufacturing, construction and hospitality services.

If you wish to teach general studies to students of any age level in a publicly funded Ontario school, you must hold:

A degree from an acceptable post-secondary institution (a Bachelor of Arts, for example); AND
A minimum one-year program of teacher education (a Bachelor of Education, for example). Visit the College website here for more information about acceptable programs of teacher education.
A four-year university degree that combines academic and teacher education courses will also be considered.
ONAAPO 8 years ago

SKIN PAIN,BECUASE OF HIS BIG MOUTH MADE HIM MEDICAL DOCTOR FIRST AND MINISTER OF EDUCATION.IN THIS FIELD YOU A BIG MOUTH WITH WISDOM, KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING.AND BY GOD GRACE HE HAD IT ALL.DOC. YOU ARE BLESSED.

SKIN PAIN,BECUASE OF HIS BIG MOUTH MADE HIM MEDICAL DOCTOR FIRST AND MINISTER OF EDUCATION.IN THIS FIELD YOU A BIG MOUTH WITH WISDOM, KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING.AND BY GOD GRACE HE HAD IT ALL.DOC. YOU ARE BLESSED.

Job 8 years ago

Good in plagiarism from day one. Bavo

Good in plagiarism from day one. Bavo
Brain rejuvinator 8 years ago

Mr. minister, will you continue to pay degree students an allowance in the colleges? This alone shows that NPP is confuse and useless promise party.

Mr. minister, will you continue to pay degree students an allowance in the colleges? This alone shows that NPP is confuse and useless promise party.
nottul 8 years ago

We are talking about improving the standart of eduction, which is very low in many parts of our country. If this is all you have to say, then ask yourself if you are really a " Brain rejuvinator ".

We are talking about improving the standart of eduction, which is very low in many parts of our country. If this is all you have to say, then ask yourself if you are really a " Brain rejuvinator ".
JMK 8 years ago

How many degree holders taught you in your basic school? You think degree holders have tge msgic? Poor thought!

How many degree holders taught you in your basic school? You think degree holders have tge msgic? Poor thought!
JAGANA 8 years ago

If by extending the nurses trainee years by 12 months more and giving the a degree is what makes education better then I wonder what kind of leaders we have. Why can't we think far? if you want quality eduction you do not pro ...
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If by extending the nurses trainee years by 12 months more and giving the a degree is what makes education better then I wonder what kind of leaders we have. Why can't we think far? if you want quality eduction you do not promise everything free free free. You need to pump more money into improving the quality of schools by proving all the modern labs and good systems in place so the nurses can have access to good schools. They can take loans to access their eduction 3 yeas is more than enough to equip a nurse. They can stay in school for even 10 years so long there are no quality schools they will end up holding degrees for nothing.
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keni 8 years ago

An additinal year training would enhance not only the quality of teaching but also give teachers the confidence they need to be innovative and creative. Currently children are taught but lacks that critical thinking skills wh ...
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An additinal year training would enhance not only the quality of teaching but also give teachers the confidence they need to be innovative and creative. Currently children are taught but lacks that critical thinking skills which is taken for granted in the developed world. Ghanaian children are so timid and do not challenge thier teachers at all. If they do because of being curious they are told to be stubborn and discipline by canning them. Unless Ghana also adopt their own child protection policy to protect our children they will be abused by teachers and others . This is because all children are vulnerable and they rely on adult however many are disappointed by us but powerless to speak out to defend themselves.
Citizen 8 years ago

We used to have, in the 1960s up to the 1980s, or so, Specialist Tutors in English, Mathematics, Geography and Science, trained for 2 years at the former Advanced Teacher Training Collage (ATTC), Winneba. Folks they were focu ...
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We used to have, in the 1960s up to the 1980s, or so, Specialist Tutors in English, Mathematics, Geography and Science, trained for 2 years at the former Advanced Teacher Training Collage (ATTC), Winneba. Folks they were focused and damn excellent in the delivery of teaching, far better than the graduates from the Universities.

Government should think of reintroducing it, adding ICT. Alternatively, only degree graduates specialising in these subject areas should be allowed to teach in the new 4 year program.
Mubarak 8 years ago

As a teacher who did 'A' 3-year post-sec, I did this idea is laudable. Teachers need at least a degree to teach at the basic level and a masters to teach at 2nd cycle.
However, this should be done in concert with all who ma ...
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As a teacher who did 'A' 3-year post-sec, I did this idea is laudable. Teachers need at least a degree to teach at the basic level and a masters to teach at 2nd cycle.
However, this should be done in concert with all who matter in the education sector so to make it a success.
DIAMOND 8 years ago

1. "Currently children are taught but lacks that critical thinking skills which is taken for granted..."

...but LACK THOSE critical-(hyphen) thinking skills WHICH ARE taken for granted...

2. "...and do not challenge TH ...
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1. "Currently children are taught but lacks that critical thinking skills which is taken for granted..."

...but LACK THOSE critical-(hyphen) thinking skills WHICH ARE taken for granted...

2. "...and do not challenge THEIR teachers at all. If they do because of being curious they are told to be (instructed to be) stubborn and discipline by canning them".

...they are told THEY ARE stubborn,(comma) and DISCIPLINED BY BEING CANED (one 'n').

3. "Unless Ghana also adopt their own child protection policy to protect our children they will be abused by teachers and others . This is because all children are vulnerable and they rely on adult however many are disappointed by us but powerless to speak out to defend themselves".

Unless Ghana also ADOPTS ITS own child-(hyphen)protection policy to protect our children,(comma) they will be abused by teachers and others . This is because all children are vulnerable,(comma) AS they rely on ADULTS.(full stop).
However,(comma) many are disappointed by us but powerless to speak out to defend themselves".

Ato LONDON 8 years ago

It is a good idea to come out with a degree such as B.ED ( BASIC EDUCATION)

It is a good idea to come out with a degree such as B.ED ( BASIC EDUCATION)
Frank Agyena-Karikari 8 years ago

This is a plan by government to avoid paying Teachers' allowances that have been promised by government. Most of our present breed of teachers from the Training colleges do not qualify to, and CANNOT pass a rigorous 4 year de ...
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This is a plan by government to avoid paying Teachers' allowances that have been promised by government. Most of our present breed of teachers from the Training colleges do not qualify to, and CANNOT pass a rigorous 4 year degree program. Anyway, does it make sense to produce half baked 4 year graduates while students spend less than 3 years in High School? Just asking.
Job 8 years ago

This elephantiasis govt is already looting under cover of useless education reforms. Ghana, wise up.

This elephantiasis govt is already looting under cover of useless education reforms. Ghana, wise up.
Senior Citizen BS, Germany.. 8 years ago

The U CC E, The University of Cape coast of Education during the old CPP erra was instituted for that purpose, meanwhile,I dont know, whether its carriculum has been changed for other purposeses. I suggest that all the old c ...
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The U CC E, The University of Cape coast of Education during the old CPP erra was instituted for that purpose, meanwhile,I dont know, whether its carriculum has been changed for other purposeses. I suggest that all the old certficate A TRAINING SCHOOLS IN THE cOUNTRY BE CHANGED IMMEDIATELY TO UNIVERSITIES OF EDUCATION, commencing from the Akropong Akuapim Cert A Training school since, they have adequate space and infrastucture to be used as the pioneer universities Of Education for other collegies to follow later as I have aleady submitted on this platform that,all Schools in Europe employ only university graduate Teachers,as Ghana can likewise do the same to enhance the schools to produce 1st Class School leavers as it is in Europe.
emma Baffoe 8 years ago

This guys get brains.npp long live

This guys get brains.npp long live
NANA SARFOWAA 8 years ago

If the minister thinks the longer you stay in classroom the better you become.Please Hon that is wrong.We are only wasting time of citizenery pretiouse time to belong and part of competitive world.By the you finished studies ...
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If the minister thinks the longer you stay in classroom the better you become.Please Hon that is wrong.We are only wasting time of citizenery pretiouse time to belong and part of competitive world.By the you finished studies in Ghana you're already expired for productive use.
If teachers at this 21st century are still using chalks in our tertiary institutions than we have a problem.
Think of how to improve quality in teaching field, school are without computer.smart board to facilitate teaching and learning.
Why other parts of human race from this planet called earth are using lesser years to be in school but we in Ghana on the same plannet stay longer years in school with a simple reason that the longer it takes the quality and better student we produced!!.
At this fast 21st century of computer revolution???
Oh my Savoir Jesus Christ of Arimatiya of Nazeret.
Our leaders!! Please , think beyond that of your small coconut brain.
Job 8 years ago

You can still scrap off the promised Tchr. Allowance and leave the education term undistorted.we know u want to hide behind four-year duration and say degree programmes qualify for Snitt loan, just as Mahama ur mentor saw.
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You can still scrap off the promised Tchr. Allowance and leave the education term undistorted.we know u want to hide behind four-year duration and say degree programmes qualify for Snitt loan, just as Mahama ur mentor saw.
If not for mischief, Ghana ur universities are already training four-year teachers why will ur training colleges repeat same.
Ghana, now under "competent" leadership, where is ur direction.
Anyway, the beauty of a woman, my grand father say, will sent her to the husbands house, but her character will bring her back.
This arm twisting Government will not do less.
do me i do you 8 years ago

This is stupidity at a high level if you like make it ten years.

This is stupidity at a high level if you like make it ten years.
Kwabena Boadu 8 years ago

SHS should be 4 years . NPP argued noisily that SHS should be 4 years. Now they are in power. Why are they silent over it? Is it an admission that they were wrong with their usual silly arguments?

SHS should be 4 years . NPP argued noisily that SHS should be 4 years. Now they are in power. Why are they silent over it? Is it an admission that they were wrong with their usual silly arguments?
Ritewing 8 years ago

NPP does not seem to want to argue with the Ndc on this matter. Comparative results of the two systems: (Ndc) three years vrs. four yesrs ( NPP ) shows. The issue is quite clear to all involved, educators, parents and a sens ...
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NPP does not seem to want to argue with the Ndc on this matter. Comparative results of the two systems: (Ndc) three years vrs. four yesrs ( NPP ) shows. The issue is quite clear to all involved, educators, parents and a sensible government. Perhaps, the NPP intends to use same duration of the school cycle but with a little bit of novelty, to achieve better results, by the introduction of improved quality teaching and delivery. The teacher will be the plank of the desired results hence, their continuous training development.

Kaikai 8 years ago

Mahama scrapped the allowances to pave way for d r upgrades to degrees
He was also upgrading the infrastructure on campuses to meet standards including the polytechs
However, even our universities do NOT have enough PhD ho ...
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Mahama scrapped the allowances to pave way for d r upgrades to degrees
He was also upgrading the infrastructure on campuses to meet standards including the polytechs
However, even our universities do NOT have enough PhD holders to meet accreditation requirements
I hope minister of edu carefully implement this systematically as Manama suggested
Joddey 8 years ago

You go to all the 42 colleges education and see how many tutors including their principals with good masters' degrees not to talk of PhD. I only know of the Mampong college of educ. principal with a Phd. You think running a ...
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You go to all the 42 colleges education and see how many tutors including their principals with good masters' degrees not to talk of PhD. I only know of the Mampong college of educ. principal with a Phd. You think running a degree programme is like talking by-heart in parliament? NAB should not accredit these colleges to pollut our children who will come out as useless grads. Look at the entry reqts and compare them to the public universities.They accept D7 in some of the subjects. NPP just want to destroy and educational system. I blame foolish Ghanaians who like free things promised by Nana which will never come.
Fine Boy 8 years ago

Npp should stop this increment of years in the education sector and concerntrete on other alternative to produce quality responsible leaders .....

Npp should stop this increment of years in the education sector and concerntrete on other alternative to produce quality responsible leaders .....
UTHAH 8 years ago

Can't stop laughing! Always thinking outside the box, mr idiot minister

Can't stop laughing! Always thinking outside the box, mr idiot minister
Job 8 years ago

It is paintful to sell ur colour TV only to be able to buy a black n white.
Shame, Ghana.

It is paintful to sell ur colour TV only to be able to buy a black n white.
Shame, Ghana.
Apostle. Obuasi 8 years ago

Longer years in training is not the case but better conditions of service and teaching materials will boast the efficiency of the educational system in Ghana

Longer years in training is not the case but better conditions of service and teaching materials will boast the efficiency of the educational system in Ghana
Hope 8 years ago

Let's discuss what is on the table and stop the insults. This is a brilliant idea and we must all support it to come to fruition. There must be a top up programme for those already in the system otherwise their juniors will b ...
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Let's discuss what is on the table and stop the insults. This is a brilliant idea and we must all support it to come to fruition. There must be a top up programme for those already in the system otherwise their juniors will be paid more than them. Bravo NAPO and NPP.
Abdulai Mahamadu 8 years ago

NPP promised Ghanaians free school from kindergartten to senior secondary school including payment of teacher and nurses trainee allowance among other,and that was why Ghanaians voted them into the presidecy,so Mr empty heade ...
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NPP promised Ghanaians free school from kindergartten to senior secondary school including payment of teacher and nurses trainee allowance among other,and that was why Ghanaians voted them into the presidecy,so Mr empty headed President and his Ministers just do as you said you promised the people and not what you did not promise.Again it is not surprise to many meaningful Ghanaians at all ,because even in government they still keep promising,but this as usual a stupid promise.
Ayaaba Elijah A 8 years ago

why 4 years. is he trying to say universities are not OK or wat. he thinks like a child

why 4 years. is he trying to say universities are not OK or wat. he thinks like a child
Daniel 8 years ago

This should be fast and it will make training colleges attractive

This should be fast and it will make training colleges attractive
Boateng 8 years ago

This is 100% smart move.i do support this idea because about a week ago i was talking to a friend about this same idea that it's really stupid to be in school for 3years and just receive a diploma or certificate

This is 100% smart move.i do support this idea because about a week ago i was talking to a friend about this same idea that it's really stupid to be in school for 3years and just receive a diploma or certificate
Omslopogaas 8 years ago

This is a smart move because teachers are professionals. The same should be done for nurses. Teachers and nurses will never be without employment so this is a smart move. I remember our days when from the MSLC you enter 4 yea ...
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This is a smart move because teachers are professionals. The same should be done for nurses. Teachers and nurses will never be without employment so this is a smart move. I remember our days when from the MSLC you enter 4 year teacher training, come out and do O Levels and A Levels before gaining admission to university. Some of us were over-qualified. Kudos NPP!
Nea 3d3 8 years ago

it should be 5years rather,

it should be 5years rather,
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Ametefe 8 years ago

Proper government is now in power

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afua 8 years ago

This is a perfect idea. And also increase the salary to the rank of medical doctors.
Please revamp all the old buildings.
And restructure the curriculum beyond 750 AD, so children will know Africa better, make them proud ...
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This is a perfect idea. And also increase the salary to the rank of medical doctors.
Please revamp all the old buildings.
And restructure the curriculum beyond 750 AD, so children will know Africa better, make them proud Africans and stop bleaching their skins.
obiba jk 8 years ago

Even if you go ten years and the kids can't learn it's very stupid idea

Even if you go ten years and the kids can't learn it's very stupid idea
Abi 8 years ago

It could be a good idea for basic school teachers to have first degree as practiced in developed world. But do we have the resources and the infrastructure to do it now. It is not about extending the duration of studies, but ...
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It could be a good idea for basic school teachers to have first degree as practiced in developed world. But do we have the resources and the infrastructure to do it now. It is not about extending the duration of studies, but having qualified lecturers to at least to a masters' degree level and the resources to meet the requirements of a university standards. Anything apart from this will lead to producing low standard graduates which is already the case in our established universities in the country.
Tsiri 8 years ago

Yet another band aid to patch a gaping wound. The problem of poor education in Ghana is not because the teacher trainees are not degree holders. It is because the teachers are simply not teaching. Besides are you going to gra ...
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Yet another band aid to patch a gaping wound. The problem of poor education in Ghana is not because the teacher trainees are not degree holders. It is because the teachers are simply not teaching. Besides are you going to grant a university accreditation to these training colleges before granting them bachelors degrees? Look, you can dress these trainees any way you want and the problem will still be there. We force all elementary and JSS kids to wear the same uniform; we shuttle between 3 and 4 years of JSS; and now we are offering degrees to trainees teachers thinking that will solve the problem? Of course not. Because that is not the solution to the problem. The problem is, you don't even seem to know what the problem is. In a flash of a moment you are just offering a useless solution to a problem you don't seem to know. Dr. minister please sit down and analyze why our kids in the public educational system are doing so badly and don't just offer useless degrees thinking that will solve the problem.
Kk 8 years ago

Baaaaaaaaaaam. You've made my day. Compare performance of private schools (at primary and jss levels) to the public schools. I attended a private school and none, I mean NONE of my teachers was a degree holder, yet all 45 of ...
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Baaaaaaaaaaam. You've made my day. Compare performance of private schools (at primary and jss levels) to the public schools. I attended a private school and none, I mean NONE of my teachers was a degree holder, yet all 45 of us gained admission into some of the best senior secondary schools. I think it is only the minister who doesn't know where the real problem is. Privatize (not my best bet though) the education system and you'd see result.
Kwame 8 years ago

Teachers need improved condition of service, better salary and adequate teaching matrials to improve teaching and learning in schools and not just paper qualifucation which.

Teachers need improved condition of service, better salary and adequate teaching matrials to improve teaching and learning in schools and not just paper qualifucation which.
Mensah Poku 8 years ago

We are in a funny world.
This introduction of 4 years teacher training idea is good. But that's not the aim of NPP.
You see the qualification of students intake will come down so that they don't pay too much allowances to s ...
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We are in a funny world.
This introduction of 4 years teacher training idea is good. But that's not the aim of NPP.
You see the qualification of students intake will come down so that they don't pay too much allowances to students. There will be a cut off points all students who take that root as a short cut. They fooled you to vote for NPP.
Nawah Patrick. 8 years ago

Hahahaa, very interesting. It's just a way of doing away with the allowances. If one is to undertake a BED programme in a teacher training college, then it is logical for one to totally forget about the allowances. They would ...
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Hahahaa, very interesting. It's just a way of doing away with the allowances. If one is to undertake a BED programme in a teacher training college, then it is logical for one to totally forget about the allowances. They would then introduce the very loan the trainees rejected When NDC was in power. The secret is, abolition of allowance in the name of BED
Bob 8 years ago

A spoiled cassava will surely give a bad cassava dough is not the number of times u grind it,go down the schools and count the number of teachers who are having degrees the problem has to do with lack of committed teachers a ...
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A spoiled cassava will surely give a bad cassava dough is not the number of times u grind it,go down the schools and count the number of teachers who are having degrees the problem has to do with lack of committed teachers and lack of motivation for the committed once.God help GH.
tan90sin90cos90. 8 years ago

HMMMMMMM MINISTER OF EDUCATION IS CONFUSED OOOOO. NOT THE NUMBERS YEARS THAT WILL IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF OUR EDUCATION.OOOOO MY GOD. DOES THIS MINISTER KNOWS SOMETHING ABOUT EDUCATION AT ALL?

HMMMMMMM MINISTER OF EDUCATION IS CONFUSED OOOOO. NOT THE NUMBERS YEARS THAT WILL IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF OUR EDUCATION.OOOOO MY GOD. DOES THIS MINISTER KNOWS SOMETHING ABOUT EDUCATION AT ALL?
isaha 8 years ago

SHOULD BE 5 YEARS WITH THE 4TH YEAR FOR FULL SUPERVISED TEACHING PRACTICE; THEN A BACHELOR PROVIDED CANDIDATES HAD MET THE REQUIREMENT THE BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR A DEGREE PRIOR TO ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION.

SHOULD BE 5 YEARS WITH THE 4TH YEAR FOR FULL SUPERVISED TEACHING PRACTICE; THEN A BACHELOR PROVIDED CANDIDATES HAD MET THE REQUIREMENT THE BASIC REQUIREMENT FOR A DEGREE PRIOR TO ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION.
kofi 8 years ago

THIS IS GOOD BECAUSE IT HAS SOLUTION BETWEEN THE HND /DIPLOMAS / BACHELORS

THIS IS GOOD BECAUSE IT HAS SOLUTION BETWEEN THE HND /DIPLOMAS / BACHELORS
Senior Citizen BS, Germany.. 8 years ago

In Europe teachers are trained to a degree level before taking their appointments as practicing teachers and as a result,pupils are properly taught to become useful citizens of their respective countries,why not Ghana.The NPP ...
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In Europe teachers are trained to a degree level before taking their appointments as practicing teachers and as a result,pupils are properly taught to become useful citizens of their respective countries,why not Ghana.The NPP minister of Education must be commended for the transformation of the educational institutions in the country.
afua 8 years ago

Thanks Doc. teach the children who built the pyramids, the olmec heads of south America, things they would have to wait a lifetime to get to the University level before they. learn.We want Africa centric education.

Thanks Doc. teach the children who built the pyramids, the olmec heads of south America, things they would have to wait a lifetime to get to the University level before they. learn.We want Africa centric education.
Wandi 8 years ago

You have failed this time oga minister. When you people can't afford to pay teachers salary and other allowance. I'm disappointed in you.

You have failed this time oga minister. When you people can't afford to pay teachers salary and other allowance. I'm disappointed in you.
Durable 8 years ago

eiiii you again

eiiii you again
JMK 8 years ago

Consultations underway? Our libraries are "poor, outdated, tutors, etc." Always complaining about funding. Yet, new troubles? Well, I have ny reservations!

Consultations underway? Our libraries are "poor, outdated, tutors, etc." Always complaining about funding. Yet, new troubles? Well, I have ny reservations!
Enu-Quayson 8 years ago

This is an excellent idea, but allowance should not continue.

This is an excellent idea, but allowance should not continue.
OMANBA 8 years ago

My God!!!.After 4 years in a training college you are to be awarded a Degree?What the heck is this?No wonder there is no respect for ghana degrees these days.Is the minister hallucinating?

My God!!!.After 4 years in a training college you are to be awarded a Degree?What the heck is this?No wonder there is no respect for ghana degrees these days.Is the minister hallucinating?
kobina 8 years ago

if the teacher training institutions would be up graded to B'ED ,Please why is it that teachers who have completed there post dip have not been up graded

if the teacher training institutions would be up graded to B'ED ,Please why is it that teachers who have completed there post dip have not been up graded
Skippy 8 years ago

He didn't bring anything new
All degree programmes in ghana are four yrs.
It is only logical that if they are doing a diploma it is for 3 yrs as it pertains in all tertiary diploma programmes in ghana.
It was already a pla ...
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He didn't bring anything new
All degree programmes in ghana are four yrs.
It is only logical that if they are doing a diploma it is for 3 yrs as it pertains in all tertiary diploma programmes in ghana.
It was already a plan to upgrade to a 4 yr degree programme and thus is not a npp policy.
Eddie 8 years ago

Have you counted the cost ?it means colleges are going to be universities now ,awarding degree .the question is how many colleges do we have ? is it 52 ? How much will it cost making it 4years ? paying book n research allowan ...
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Have you counted the cost ?it means colleges are going to be universities now ,awarding degree .the question is how many colleges do we have ? is it 52 ? How much will it cost making it 4years ? paying book n research allowance for lectures,? will the allowances still be paid? since the arguments are that is for poor people,this shows NPP IS CONFUSED
Paa Kwasi 8 years ago

Hope this will not create more confusion in terms of allowances and salary levels between these the other teachers being trained by UCC and UEW, and any other accredited institution.

Hope this will not create more confusion in terms of allowances and salary levels between these the other teachers being trained by UCC and UEW, and any other accredited institution.
Stalwart 8 years ago

Hope the graduates will still be posted to schools and if so wat of graduates frm UEW and other institutions that offers the same educational courses. I equally believe their salaries will be increased as degree trainnees hol ...
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Hope the graduates will still be posted to schools and if so wat of graduates frm UEW and other institutions that offers the same educational courses. I equally believe their salaries will be increased as degree trainnees holders
Collins Anim 8 years ago

upgrade the training colleges to university status and require all teachers to obtain degrees.

upgrade the training colleges to university status and require all teachers to obtain degrees.
Paa Joe 8 years ago

KEEP ON DESTROYING OUR LAND OF BIRTH.

IT IS INDEED, THE SO CALLED EDUCATED WITH BIG GREEES AND PHD TITLES DO NOT KNOW WHERE WEE ARE AND WHERE WE ARE GOING IN THE 21st CENTURY.

HE WHO WANTS TO GOVERN OTHERS MUST FIRST BE ...
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KEEP ON DESTROYING OUR LAND OF BIRTH.

IT IS INDEED, THE SO CALLED EDUCATED WITH BIG GREEES AND PHD TITLES DO NOT KNOW WHERE WEE ARE AND WHERE WE ARE GOING IN THE 21st CENTURY.

HE WHO WANTS TO GOVERN OTHERS MUST FIRST BE A MASTER OF HIMSELF.

DARK DAYS IN GHANA.
Paa Joe 8 years ago

THEY HAVE ALL BEEN EDUCATED FIR NOTHING AND ONLY CONTINUE TO BE A PREY ON THE FUNDS ILLIREATE COCOA FARMERS AND UNSKILLED MINE WORKERS-

THEY NEED TO BE ASKED WHAT HAVE BEEN THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARDS THE SOCIOECONOMIC DEV ...
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THEY HAVE ALL BEEN EDUCATED FIR NOTHING AND ONLY CONTINUE TO BE A PREY ON THE FUNDS ILLIREATE COCOA FARMERS AND UNSKILLED MINE WORKERS-

THEY NEED TO BE ASKED WHAT HAVE BEEN THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARDS THE SOCIOECONOMIC DEVELOPMENNT OF GHANA:

NOTHING BUT STEALING AND EXPLOITATION OF THE VULNERABLE IN THE CPOUNTRY
kk 8 years ago

will NPP convert all teacher training schools to degree awarding universities over night?
That is a bad idea. what is wrong with what we have now? why this stupid idea?

will NPP convert all teacher training schools to degree awarding universities over night?
That is a bad idea. what is wrong with what we have now? why this stupid idea?
Yaw Adu-Asare 8 years ago

Mathew Prempeh seems to be engaged in trying untested policies.

Mathew Prempeh seems to be engaged in trying untested policies.
Seth Azumah 8 years ago

It is not a matter of staying long on campus but the quality of the products. See we need better training not common paper certificate which doesn't truly tell the product

It is not a matter of staying long on campus but the quality of the products. See we need better training not common paper certificate which doesn't truly tell the product
truth 8 years ago

Let them be on the field. Sadly those offered position has no clue on EDUCATION!

Let them be on the field. Sadly those offered position has no clue on EDUCATION!

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