The Director-General of the National Council for Curriculum Assessment (NaCCA), Prof. Yayra Dzakadzie says teachers have a crucial role in positioning Ghana for the fourth industrial revolution.
He, therefore, entreated the Colleges of Education to train teachers to be technologically inclined to enable them to produce a workforce that would have the expertise for the revolution.
He was speaking at the 16th graduation of the Evangelical Presbyterian Education College at Amedzofe in the Ho West District of the Volta Region.
Prof. Yayra Dzakadzie chronicled how Ghana missed out on the first, second, and third industrial revolutions and underscored the need for a paradigm shift.
“Mr. Chairman, distinguished ladies and gentlemen, breaking the status quo begins with rethinking the very foundations of teacher education. We must move beyond the traditional lecture halls and embrace new, innovative approaches that reflect the realities of today’s classrooms.
“Ladies and gentlemen, Teacher education programmes must incorporate technology not as an afterthought, but as a core component of the curriculum. Prospective teachers should be trained in the use of educational technologies, from interactive whiteboards to learning management systems, and be familiar with digital tools that can enhance student engagement and learning outcomes”, he said.
The College Principal, Dr. Dickson Tsey said they achieved a great feat of scoring no third and pass while grappling with infrastructure deficit.
He outlined the lack of auditorium, administration block, staff accommodation, lecture halls, poor college road network, and inadequate dormitories for the male students.
Dr. Tsey entreated the government to resume work on the work on 300 capacity hostel project and the GETFund project for female students.
He, however, mentioned some projects undertaken by his administration and alumni to enhance academic activities in the college.
“Construction of 6-unit 2-bedroom flat, a 75th Anniversary project, which is 70% complete being jointly done by the College and alumni is progressing steadily. Installation of CCTV Cameras at strategic positions on campus. Installation of internet on campus.
“Construction of 160-bed capacity female hostel facility near completion. Renovation of some bungalows. Refurbishment of the French Computer Lab. Procurement of 200 lecture hall tables and chairs for the students. Re-roofing of the College Assembly Hall. Construction of a new 10 modern seater toilet facility for the female students”, he listed.
The Dutofia of Ziavi, Togbe Adzanye entreated the graduates to take their destiny into their hands and take the world by storm.
The 16th Congregation of the Evangelical Presbyterian College of Education saw the graduation of 195 pioneering students of the Bachelor of Education program.
10 of the graduates were awarded first class, 148 had second class upper and 37 had second class lower. The year recorded no third class and pass.
Credit: Fred Quame Asare