In a resolution issued after their 27th General Assembly held in Ejisu-Abankro, the Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana (TTAG) has called for a paradigm shift in addressing the pressing issue of infrastructure development in colleges of education.
The theme for the assembly, “Shaping the Future of Teacher Training and Education: Prioritizing Infrastructure Development,” set the tone for the discussion.
TTAG revealed that colleges of education across the country are grappling with serious infrastructure problems, inhibiting the effective training of future teachers.
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In response, the association has put forth a bold proposal: the adoption of the “in-in-out-out, in-out-out-in” system and the implementation of day and boarding status in all colleges of education.
The primary purpose of this approach, according to TTAG, is to mitigate the current infrastructure deficit and create an environment conducive to learning.
By allowing students to alternate between residing on-campus and commuting from ‘home’, colleges of education can maximize the use of existing facilities while accommodating more trainees.
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TTAG strongly believes that granting day and boarding status to colleges of education will alleviate the burden of infrastructure limitations.
With more students able to access education without constraints, the quality of teacher training will significantly improve, consequently leading to better educational outcomes for Ghana’s future generations, TTAG emphazied.
Additionally, the association emphasized the urgent need for the government to prioritize the completion of the long-awaited 300-bed capacity hostel projects, which commenced in May 2022.
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The association urged all relevant authorities to expedite the construction process, ensuring that trainees have adequate and comfortable accommodation for their studies.
Furthermore, TTAG called on the government to engage private sector stakeholders in addressing the infrastructure challenges faced by colleges of education.
The association’s resolution also highlights the importance of involving local communities and alumni in infrastructure development projects.
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TTAG believes that, by actively engaging these stakeholders, the government can tap into additional resources and expertise, effectively addressing the pressing infrastructure needs of colleges of education and ensuring their long-term sustainability.
