General News of Monday, 1 April 2019Source: ghanaiantimes.com.gh6 Colleges of Education governing councils inauguratedMembers of the Council in a group picture with Prof. YankahThe Minister of State in Charge of Tertiary Education, Professor Kwesi Yankah has reiterated the government’s readiness to introduce a 4-year Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) to replace Diploma in Basic Education as minimum requirements for teaching at any level in the education system. This initiative from the government he said would equip teachers with proper teaching and learning experiences fit for the needs of the 21st Century. Professor Kwesi Yankah made the statement at the inauguration of the Governing Councils of six Colleges of Education (COEs) in Accra on Friday. The six inaugurated colleges comprised Akatsi College of Education, Bagabaga College of Education, Enchi College of Education, Our Lady of Apostle (OLA) College of Education, Fosu College of Education and Saint Francis College of Education. Prof. Yankah also added that for teachers to be recognised as professionals, it was imperative for them to be licensed in all levels of education to improve the educational sector.

Source: GhanaWeb April 01, 2019 04:18 UTC