The Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana (TTAG) National President, Jephthah Nana Kwame, has expressed concern over the recent industrial strike by Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG), saying it has hampered the academic calendar and impeded the continuity of learning.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Association’s 27th General Assembly held at GNAT Village, Abankro-Ejusi in the Ashanti region, Nana Kwame said that the CETAG strike had thrown them into a dilemma where their members had to deal with regular strikes from CETAG.
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He explained that the cumulative effect of the CETAG strikes witnessed in prior years as well, has consistently hampered the academic calendar, forcing shifts in academic schedules and impeding the continuity of learning.
“The educational journey of Teacher Trainees has been marred by prolonged changes in the academic calendar which these recurrent disruptions have far-reaching consequences on the academic progress of Teacher Trainees,” he said.
Nana Kwame noted with concern that the extended breaks from classes and the inability to follow a consistent academic calendar impede the quality and depth of learning.
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He stressed that CETAG strike hampers the practical experiences and field training essential for aspiring educators to develop the skills required to contribute meaningfully to the nation’s educational landscape.
“Moreover, the strikes have led to instances of some students being dismissed due to non-performance in 2018, meanwhile, the disarray in academic schedules has caused student fatigue and hindered their overall performance.”
“Such interruptions also impact the meticulous planning and preparation required to nurture Teacher Trainees into the competent educators that our society needs,” he added.
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In conclusion, Nana Kwame urged the government and other stakeholders to find a lasting solution to the recurring CETAG strikes, which he said were very detrimental to the development of teacher training and education in Ghana.