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| PROF. SAMUEL AWINKENE ATINTONO - PRINCOF PREZ |
SUMMARY OF THE ADDRESS BY THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT OF CONFERENCE OF PRINCIPALS OF COLLEGES OF EDUCATION, GHANA (PRINCOF), PROF. SAMUEL AWINKENE ATINTONO AT THE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE 2023 ANNUAL PRINCOF CONFERENCE AT BOLGATANGA ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2023.
1. PRINCOF President Urges Government Action on College Infrastructure Crisis:
- Emphasizes the critical need for government intervention to address the infrastructural deficits in Colleges of Education.
- Highlights the challenges faced, including inadequate residential facilities, weak ICT infrastructure, and limited lecture hall facilities.
- Urges special consideration to improve infrastructure to accommodate the increasing number of applicants due to the free senior high school policy.
2. PRINCOF Highlights Transportation and Safety Concerns for Student Teachers:
- Raises concerns about the lack of vehicles for student teachers to reach practice schools, leading to long walks and potential safety risks.
- Shares the tragic incident of a principal's accident, stressing the need for modern vehicles and appealing to GTEC and the Ministry of Education for support.
3. Call for Improved Conditions of Service for College Staff:
- Acknowledges improvements but stresses the unattractive conditions of service for staff, leading to recent labor unrest.
- Commends GTEC for the audit but urges swift implementation to address the ongoing concerns of both teaching and non-teaching staff.
4. PRINCOF Appeals for Adequate Feeding Allowance for Teacher Trainees:
- Appreciates the government for teacher trainee allowances but deems the GHS10.00 per day feeding fee as inadequate.
- Calls for an increase to at least GHS30 per student per day and faster processing of grants to alleviate pressure on students and Principals.
5. Examining Challenges with Licensure Exams:
- Commends the move toward professionalism with licensure exams but highlights issues such as mass failures among newly trained teachers.
- Expresses concern about raising the pass mark from 50% to 70% and calls for a thorough assessment and reconsideration based on teacher trainees' perspectives.
6. PRINCOF Advocates for Policy Stability in Education Sector:
- Addresses the frequent changes in education policies and their disruptive impact on planning and implementation.
- Appeals to strategic stakeholders and policymakers for careful consideration when making decisions affecting the future of the education system.
7. Future Directions: PRINCOF's Commitment to Excellence:
- Highlights PRINCOF's commitment to shaping the landscape of teacher education in Ghana.
- Expresses the Conference's dedication to promoting excellence in teacher training and contributing to the overall improvement of the education sector.
8. Appreciation for Support and Call for Collaboration:
- Expresses gratitude to the government, GTEC, T-TEL, affiliate universities, GET-Fund, staff, and students for their support.
- Pays tribute to past Principals and leaders for their foresight and hard work.
- Appreciates the presence of guest speakers Prof. D.D. Kuupole and Prof. Emmanuel Adow Obeng, highlighting their significant contributions.
9. Conclusion: PRINCOF President's Determination for Success:
- Concludes with determination to make PRINCOF a brand leader in teacher education.
- Thanks everyone for their participation and commitment to the success of teacher education in the Colleges of Education.
- Ends with calls for the longevity of PRINCOF and teacher education.
Source: CollegeDesk Gh
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