The Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana (TTAG) has issued a directive urging all final-year student teachers to return to their assigned schools for their internship (out-programme) exercises.
This decision reverses a previous advisory that had encouraged students to stay home amidst ongoing industrial action by the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG).
The directive, dated January 17, 2025, follows an emergency meeting of the TTAG National Executive Council (NEC) with local presidents from all public Colleges of Education on January 15th.
According to the letter, the change of direction comes as a result of a recent update from the National Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education (PRINCOF) regarding efforts to resolve the ongoing CETAG strike.
“This decision became necessary due to a timely update by the National Conference of Principals of Colleges of Education (PRINCOF) on the progress of finding a resolution collectively with our teachers,” the statement read.
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TTAG emphasized the importance of the internship experience, stating that “your macro-teaching is a critical component of your final year assessment, therefore, we urge you to take this opportunity to gain valuable practical experience.”
The association assured trainees that it is “actively engaging with the relevant stakeholders to ensure a lasting resolution to the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) industrial strike action for academic activities to continue on Monday, January 27, 2025.”
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TTAG also acknowledged the challenges the trainees face and expressed gratitude for their cooperation during this time.
“We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during these challenging times. Your commitment to your academic pursuit is commendable,” the letter stated.