General News of Monday, 20 May 2019Source: Graphic.com.ghUniversity of Ghana introduces B.Ed from October this yearFelix Nyarko-Pong (left), Advisory Board Chair handing over the new curriculumThe University of Ghana (UG) has introduced the Bachelor of Education Curriculum (B.Ed) into its course programming. The new programme is an initiative by the university to contribute to strengthening teacher trainee education in the country and takes effect from October this year. EventThe Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Ebenezer Oduro Owusu, made this known in a speech read on his behalf at the launch of the Bachelor of Education Curriculum and Introduction of the six affiliate colleges of education in Accra last Friday. According to Prof. Owusu, the new programme would help teacher trainees to become well positioned and skilled with regards to classroom management. CommendationThe Acting Provost of the University of Ghana College of Education, Prof. Michael Tagoe, commended the university for introducing a Bachelor of Education curriculum, saying, “implementation of the Bachelor of Education Curriculum was welcoming news as it would assist the college to understand problems in the education sector better”.

Source: GhanaWeb May 20, 2019 09:22 UTC