Teacher Trainees Demand Restart of Academic Calendar
The Teacher Trainees Association of Ghana (TTAG) is calling on the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to restart the academic calendar for teacher trainees, which has been disrupted by a three-month strike by the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG). According to TTAG, the prolonged strike has caused significant academic and financial losses for teacher trainees.
TTAG President, Samuel Owusu, expressed disappointment with the prolonged nature of the strike and urged GTEC to intervene to resolve the issue. “We are calling on GTEC to step in and ensure that the academic calendar is restarted as soon as possible,” he said in a statement.
The strike, which began several months ago, has affected the academic programs of thousands of teacher trainees across the country. TTAG is concerned about the impact of the strike on the trainees’ academic and professional development.
According to the association, the strike has also caused financial difficulties for many trainees, who are struggling to pay their fees and support themselves. TTAG is urging the government to provide support to affected trainees and to find a lasting solution to the impasse.
The CETAG strike has been over issues related to conditions of service and benefits for college tutors. The association has been negotiating with the government to address these concerns, but a resolution has yet to be reached.
As the standoff continues, TTAG is urging GTEC to take immediate action to restart the academic calendar and minimize further disruptions to the trainees’ education.
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Author: Korkor Anumu
