The second-year students in colleges of education are set to commence their second-semester first phase, which is six weeks long, from August 27th to October 7th, 2023.
However, with the current strike action by the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) in force, the question arises: will these students still report on the said date?
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Sadly, their juniors (first-years) who reported on July 16th, 2023, for their second semester, are currently left on campus without engaging in any academic activities due to the strike.
This has led to concerns that second-year students may also face a similar fate if they should report on the 27th of August.
As a result, second-year students may decide to remain at home until they hear any positive feedback from CETAG or they can choose to report as per the academic calendar stipulate.
However, they should bear in mind that no tutors will be available for them for the time being.
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Undoubtedly, the CETAG strike has severely disrupted the academic calendar, leaving many wondering how the restoration of normalcy can be achieved.
A crucial question that arises is whether the first-year students will still be able to complete their second semester by the designated date of October 6th. If they can do so, what measures will be taken to compensate for the lost weeks?
If the first-year students are required to make up for the lost weeks, it would inevitably lead to a delay in the completion date for the final year students(Level 400).
Consequently, their reopening date for the second phase of their final semester, initially scheduled for October 8th, would need to be rescheduled accordingly.
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In light of the prevailing circumstances, we urge second-year students to make an informed decision regarding whether they should report to campus or wait for further developments.
As it stands, there are no indications of any headway in resolving the CETAG strike, adding to the uncertainty surrounding the situation.