Ghana’s Commitment to Global-Standard Teacher Training: A Vision for the Future of Education
The Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has announced that the government is focused on developing teacher training programs that align with global standards, emphasizing the importance of high-quality education in the country’s future.
Speaking at the launch of Accra College of Education’s 60th anniversary celebrations, Dr. Adutwum revealed that the government is committed to fostering partnerships between Colleges of Education and international institutions, enabling knowledge exchange and the adoption of best practices.
The anniversary celebration, with the theme “60 Years of Teacher Education in Ghana: Reflecting on the Past, Understanding the Present, and Transforming the Future — The Role of Accra College of Education,” served as a platform for discussing the evolution of teacher training and the way forward for Ghana’s education system.
Dr. Adutwum expressed the government’s determination to enhance teacher research and innovation, pointing out that continued collaboration with institutions like the National Commission for Civic Education (NACA) and others is essential in improving the quality of education.
“The ministry remains committed to supporting Accra College of Education in its broader vision of transforming Ghana’s education system,” he said, emphasizing that the introduction of the national teacher education curriculum framework is a crucial step in improving teacher quality.
In addition to the curriculum reform, the government has rolled out inclusive education policies aimed at preparing teachers to address the diverse learning needs of students. Dr. Adutwum also highlighted the government’s initiative to integrate digital learning tools and ICT into teacher education, modernizing teaching practices and equipping future educators with the skills necessary for the evolving classroom environment.
A key part of Dr. Adutwum’s address focused on the impact of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, which has dramatically increased access to secondary education. With this increased demand for secondary schooling, there is a corresponding need for a steady supply of well-trained teachers, making Colleges of Education such as Accra College of Education vital to the success of the policy.
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The Minister urged all stakeholders to collaborate with Accra College of Education and other institutions to help achieve Ghana’s educational transformation goals, stressing that it is only through collective effort that the nation’s educational system can continue to improve and adapt to global standards.
Despite the positive outlook for the future, Professor Samuel Atintono, Principal of Accra College of Education, acknowledged the institution’s ongoing challenges, particularly in terms of inadequate infrastructure.
The college’s residential facilities, which were already insufficient, were further strained by the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, only 400 students can be accommodated in the college’s residential spaces. However, the institution has taken proactive steps to address this issue by repurposing existing spaces, raising the housing capacity to 700 students.
“We remain committed to producing skilled, adaptable teachers who will drive sustainable development in the country,” Professor Atintono stated, underscoring the college’s unwavering dedication to its mission despite these infrastructure challenges.
Prof. Clifford Nii Boi Tagoe, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, commended Accra College of Education for its resilience and adaptability in the face of these challenges. He pointed out the college’s successful integration of digital learning tools, online learning, and modern pedagogy—strategies that prepare teachers to thrive in the 21st-century classroom. He also praised the college for fostering inclusivity and creating an environment where students from all backgrounds have access to high-quality teacher education.
As Ghana celebrates 60 years of teacher education, it is clear that the government, along with educational institutions like Accra College of Education, is committed to shaping an education system that meets the needs of both today’s learners and future generations.
Through continued collaboration, innovation, and investment in teacher training, Ghana is poised to transform its educational landscape and equip its teachers to lead the country into a bright and sustainable future.
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