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We are not opening schools now... Reopening of schools is the headlines in recent times. Teachers and parents are pushing for the date schools will resume. Yet, health experts and others are of the view that it is not safe for students to go back to school. Health expertise gave out some recommendations for schools to remain close.   Click to read more In a post on tweeter, by Ministry of information "We have not said we are opening schools now"- Until there's positive change with COVID'19 case count we will be at home. Let's see what the   President have to say on Sunday. From the presidential address on 31st May All final year students have returned to school to take their exit examinations  Stay Safe and observe all health protocols.

Facebook Health experts are advising government of Ghana not to rush with students returning to their various schools As it will resolve in high stigmatization among students should one of them test positive for COVID 19. The Ghana Health Service (GHS) does not have enough structures and equipment to treat infected individuals. We should not try to solve one problem by creating another one. Teachers are to mould lives not to save lives. Follow us on  Tweeter

Children and Teachers are pushing for when schools will reopened This is a worry to these peoples. On The Pulse,with Gifty Andor Appiah Hon. Kakari the convenor of TTA, formal university of teachers association of Ghana (UTAG), Dr. Harry Agbenu  are of the view that, Schools should not be in hurry to resume any moment from now with the following suggestions some schools in France  resume school with their numbers in  COVID 19 cases shooting up. Education in Ghana has a higher population considering Student in particular. Few countries in Africa have also made plans of reopening of schools. Besides, Most are of the view that  government will come out will measures on the 31st of this month as to how schools should reopened. Basic schools are likely to run the shift system of schooling where pupils will study for 4 hours without  going out for break and giving the chance to the next set of batch to come and take another 4 hours. Final years s...

Happy Mother's Day to that female teacher  Every female teacher is a mother regardless. We can't celebrate Mother's on this Special day without giving our Female Teachers a special wish. Your efforts in mothering kids (students) from different backgrounds is worthless and appreciated. A special thank you Ms/Mrs/Madam. Share with all Female Teachers and make them proud  Follow as on  Facebook   Tweeter

Computers are becoming so embedded into our daily lives it's almost impossible to imagine a world without them. But computers would be nothing without the code that tells them what to do. What is code? Code is sets of rules and instructions, written in a specific programming language, that helps us talk to machines. Just as humans speak different languages, so do machines. There are hundreds of programming languages, each suited to different tasks. Just like the above picture  Coders are people who understand and work with these languages on a daily basis. Let’s look at a few jobs that have coding at their core. Mobile Developers use programming languages like Java and Swift to make the apps and games you use on your phone. Since the Apple and Google app stores were launched 10 years ago, the world of apps has enjoyed enormous popularity. There are now millions to choose from, no matter what kind of smartphone you have. Data Scientists use code to gather, analyse ...

Education in Ghana is under a transformation under the l Leadership of His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo with His able Minister of Education Hon. Matthew Opoku Prempeh. Hon. Matthew Opoku Prempeh Starting with Colleges of Education now becoming Degree awarding institutions. Fast forward,Basic Education has now switch mode of teaching to New Standard Based Curriculum whilst the Pre-Tertiary Education bill is under review. Mon 5th May 2020. Hon. Minister in charge of Education, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh met University Teachers Association of Ghana(UTAG) over the amendment of the Bill . This is what he said "On Monday, I met with the leadership of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) to discuss matters concerning the Public University Bill. Last week, the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo-Addo invited  me alongside the UTAG leadership to the Jubilee House to ascertain their immediate needs and discuss the w...

Google Africa launched an app called Bolo Bolo is a speech-based reading app that encourages children to read aloud. Available in 13 African countries and coming to more countries later this spring. Download for free in selected countries on @GooglePlay  The reviews under the App at Google Play store shows Bolo is good. Click to download Follow Teachers Weekly Insider on Facebook .  Tweeter

LIST OF UNDERGRADUATE COURSES OFFERED AT UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA Below is the full detail of all the undergraduate courses offered at the University of Education, Winneba UEW:  FACULTY OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES Full Time Programmes Ed. Basic Education (Upper Primary: P4 – P6) Ed. Basic Education (JHS Option-specialisation) Ed. Early Grade Education Ed Community-Based Rehabilitation and Disability Studies Ed. Special Education Post-Diploma Guidance & Counselling Post-Diploma Community-Based Rehabilitation & Disability Studies Post-Diploma Early Childhood Education Post-Diploma Basic Education Diploma in Community-Based Rehabilitation & Disability Studies Post-Diploma Special Education SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Full Time Programmes B. A. Accounting B. A. Human Resource Management B. A. Banking & Finance B. A. Marketing & Entrepreneurship B. A. Procurement & Supply Chain Management SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS A. Art Education A. Graphic Design A. Theatre Arts Music ...

University of Cape Coast (UCC) Distance Education Admission Forms for 2020/2021 academic year has been released online. Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons, especially basic school teachers, clerks, secretarial and accounting personnel in the civil/public service, commerce and industry, for admission into Distance Learning Programmes of the College of Distance Education, University of Cape Coast for the 2020/2021 academic year. The application form s will be on sale from 10th February, 2020 to 8th May, 2020 for Mature Applicants (MEE) and 10th February, 2020 to Monday, 31st August, 2020 for DIRECT Applicants. UCC DISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE FOR 2020/2021 ACADEMIC YEAR A. EDUCATION PROGRAMMES 1. 2-year Bachelor of Education in Basic Education (2 PDE/BBE) 2. 2-year Bachelor of Education in Educational Psychology (2 BEP) 3. 2-year Bachelor of Education in Science Education for Diploma in Science Education Holders or its equivalent from re...

UEW Distance Courses for 2020/2021 (1) B.Ed. in Basic Education (Upper Primary Option) (2) B.Ed. in Basic Education (Junior High School Option) (3) B.Ed. in Early Childhood Education (4) B.A. in English Language Education (5) B.Sc. in Mathematics Education (6) B.A. in Social Studies Education (7) Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting Studies (8) Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAMMES ARE AS FOLLOWS: DEGREE PROGRAMMES A1. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN BASIC EDUCATION (UPPER PRIMARY OPTION) Applicants must possess any ONE of the following: (i) WASSCE with Credits (A1 – C6) in six (6) subjects including three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies, as well as three (3) Elective Subjects. (ii) SSSCE with Credits (A – D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Stud...

Ghana Education Service for the first time has taken another turn as to how promotions will be done in the service. GES announced in February that the first promotional examination will begin from 20-21 of February for qualified staff. A letter dated 4th May 2020 from Ghana Education Services (GES) has it that the maiden examination results are out.  We are pleased to inform staff of Ghana Education Service that the results for the promotion test held on February 20 and 21, 2020, to various grades in Ghana Education Service have been released Out of 30,280 candidates who were shortlisted for the test, 18,475 candidates representing 61.0% were promoted . The grades for Teaching staff are. Deputy Director Assistant Director Assistant Director II and Principal Superintendent For the Deputy Director grade, 2,338 candidates took the test out of which 1.140 representing 48 8% were successful For Assistant Director I, 7,170 took the test with 4,709 being successful r...

University Of Ghana, Legon. 2,169 confirmed cases of COVID 19  in Ghana 🇬🇭  as of 2nd May 2020. The rapid increase of the numbers has put educational practitioners(Teachers & Students) in a state of worry. Popular among them is "when will schools resume?" Beyond the Lockdown COVID 19 pandemic impact on Education, in Ghana.  A Program hosted by Emefa Apaw on 3rd May 2020 addresses issues concerning the current state of our education in Ghana. Here are Popular Questions asked during the show. Basic Education, & Second Cycle. 1. Q: Will BECE examination start in a certain month? Ans: There is no fixed date for the examination to commence disregard any information about exams starting at a particular month. 2. Q: Is WASSCE starting in August? Ans: No, there's no official document for such a date. 3. When will schools resume? Ans: schools resume when there is an improvement with the pandemic. Click to read more: https://teachersweeklyinsider....

Ghana's Education Minister  Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh took to tweeter and on his facebook wall this morning saluting all teachers for their tireless effort. For most teachers in the fraternity, they find it uncomfortable when his name is mentioned. Dr. Opoku who is noted by many as an authoritarian, over the few days, he came on the air waves acknowledging the good work of teachers during this COVID 19 "wahalaaa". Today 1st May 2020,  Labour Day is an annual holiday to celebrate the achievements of workers. Labour Day has its origins in the labour union movement, specifically the eight-hour day movement, which advocated eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest.  , as the Minister Of Education and Member of Parliament(MP) for  Manhyia South constituency shared this beautiful and inspiring message. "I salute all Ghanaian workers for their hard work over the years in keeping this country going. In particular, our teachers an...