By: Jones Anlimah
The Evangelical Presbyterian College of Education at Amedzofe, located in the Ho West District of the Volta Region, has held its 16th Congregation ceremony to graduate a total of 196 fresh teachers from the 2023 year group.
The event, themed “Breaking the Status Quo; Teacher Education in a Technological World,” underscored the college’s commitment to advancing education through innovation and technology.
A total of 196 fresh teachers graduated after undergoing and satisfying the conditions for the award of Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree in Basic Education. Out of the figure 80 pursued Bachelor of Education Primary Education Specialism and 116 pursued Bachelor of Education Junior High School Specialism.
The Principal of the College, Dr. Dickson Tsey, said the college performed better this year with students attaining first class over that of 7 last year.
He highlighted some of the pressing challenges facing the institution and appealed to philanthropists, the old students’ association, and the government for urgent support in improving the college’s infrastructure.
“Over the past years we have vigorously embarked on several projects to enhance the quality of life and learning in the College. It is also important to acknowledge our infrastructure challenges as a college that needs urgent attention. Some of these are as follows we need an auditorium, poor road network, inadequate accommodation for staff, the stalled 300 capacity hostel project, the GetFUND project for the female student abandoned more than 10 years ago, and inadequate lecture halls,” Dr. Tsey stated.
“We are at this moment appealing to the government, individuals and philanthropists to come to our aid in addressing these infrastructure deficits”, He appealed.
The Director-General of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA), Professor Yayra Dzakadzie, emphasized the importance of integrating technology into teacher education to prepare educators for the future.
He stressed that the traditional methods of teaching are no longer sufficient in today’s rapidly changing world.
“Teacher education in the 21st century must evolve beyond conventional practices. Our future educators need to be proficient in the use of technology, not just as a tool for teaching, but as a means to innovate and inspire the next generation of learners. As we break the status quo, we must embrace digital literacy and ensure that our teachers are equipped to lead in a technological world,” Professor Dzakadzie remarked.
The Special Guest Speaker, Togbe Adzanye, urged the graduating class to continually seek opportunities for self-improvement. He emphasized that their journey as educators had just begun and that they must strive to add value to themselves in order to make a meaningful impact on the lives of their students.
“As you step into the world as newly trained teachers, remember that your education does not end here. In a world that is constantly changing, it is essential to keep learning, growing, and adapting. Seek out new knowledge, embrace new teaching methodologies, and always look for ways to improve both personally and professionally. By adding more value to yourselves, you will not only enhance your own careers but also the lives of the countless students who will pass through your hands,” Togbe Adzanye advised.
Togbe added ” Nobody will dedicate or nobody is going to live your life for you. If you go home and you decide to sleep it is over to you”.
The 16th Congregation of the Evangelical Presbyterian College of Education marked another chapter in the college’s history, as it continues to produce well-trained teachers who are ready to contribute to the educational development of the country.
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