UCC introduces 3-semester Switch program for teachers
UCC introduces 3-semester Switch program for teachers
The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has introduced a 3-Semester Switch Programme for in-service teachers in the Ghana Education Service (GES).
The official announcement of the Switch Programme introduced by UCC has been signed in a letter dated 29th June, 2023 for disbursements by the AG. Director, Schools and Instruction Division for Director-General, Mr. Prince C. Agyemang-Duah.
The letter detailed that through the College of Distance Education, the University of Cape Coast has introduced a three-semester programme dubbed “Switch” to teachers in the Ghana Education Service (GES) to enhance in-service teachers’ professional development.
OBJECTIVES OF THE SWITCH PROGRAMME
The programme will:
i. Offer in-service teachers the opportunity to improve their content
knowledge.
ii. Provide the opportunity for the in-service teachers to competently
teach at all levels.
iii. Provide avenues for those teaching subjects other than their majors at the Senior High School level to upgrade their content areas and be
more effective.
iv. Offer teachers growth and developmental opportunities to enable
them to pursue further academic programmes related to their content
areas.
UCC SWITCH PROGRAMME: SPECIALIZATION AREAS TO BE COVERED
The proposed programmes cover specialization in the following areas;
- Bachelor of Education (Arts) with specialization in English, History,
Ghanaian Languages. - Bachelor of Education (Mathematics).
- Bachelor of Education (Information Technology).
- Bachelor of Education (Social Science) with specialization in Economics and Geography.
- Bachelor of Education (Science) with specialization in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
- Bachelor of Education (Social Studies).
- Bachelor of Education (Accounting).
- Bachelor of Education (Management).
- Bachelor of Education (Home Economics with specialization in Food and Nutrition, Clothing and Textiles).
UCC SWITCH PROGRAMME MODE OF ENGAGEMENT
The mode of engagement is a ‘blended mode’, structured to enhance in-service teachers’ 21st–century skills such as presentation, social, technological, and communication skills.
UCC SWITCH PROGRAMME STARTING DATE
The Switch 3.1 programme is intended to start in September, 2023 at selected
study centers.
VITAL INFO
GES in their letter has urged all Regional Directors of Education to kindly bring this information to the attention of teachers within their jurisdiction.
SOURCE: Coverghana.com.gh
