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The University

The University of Health and Allied Sciences was established by an Act of Parliament (Act 828 of December 2011) as a public university in Ghana. The main campus, including the central administration, is in Ho. A second campus is located in Hohoe.

Application forms for admission to degree programmes in the University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho (UHAS) will be available online at uhasonline.com/Admissions from January 18, 2016 for holders of the following.

The under listed Bachelor of Science degree programmes will be offered during the academic year:

Undergraduate Programmes for the 2016/2017 Academic Year

The underlisted Bachelor of Science degree programmes will be offered during the academic year:

School of Medicine

Medical Degree (MB ChB)
BSc Physician Assistantship (Clinical)

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Midwifery
BSc Public Health Nursing
BSc Mental Health Nursing (only TOP – UP)

School of Allied Health Sciences

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
Bachelor of Speech and Language Therapy
Bachelor of Dietetics
Bachelor of Physiotherapy

School of Public Health

Bachelor in Public Health (BPH) with the following options:

Disease Control
Environmental Health
Health Information
Mental Health
Health Promotion
Nutrition

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UHAS Access Course for Upgrading Certificate/Diploma Holders in Nursing and Midwifery to Degree 2016/2017

January 21, 2016, 5:40 pm

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School of Nursing and Midwifery

Access Course in the School of Nursing and Midwifery is a six (6) week program to enable General Nurses, Midwives, Public Health Nurses, Mental Health Nurses and Community Health Nurses who already hold certificates or diplomas to enroll onto degree programmes (Sandwich) in their respective areas in the University of Health and Allied Sciences, Ho. The point of entry will be level 200.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

All applicants MUST hold a certificate accredited by Nursing and Midwifery Council, Ghana
Applicants MUST hold certificate(s) in any of the following: Community Health Nursing, Public Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing or HATS Certificate (EN), Midwifery certificate Post – CHN and Post – EN and Post HAC Midwifery
Applicants MUST have practiced in their chosen fields for three (3) years or more.
A holder of a diploma from a Ministry of Health Training Institution with a final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of 2.00 or better may apply.

School of Public Health

Access Course in the School of Public Health is a six (6) to eight (8) week program to enable certificate or diplomas holders in Public Health and other related areas to enrol onto degree programmes (Regular) in their respective areas in the School of Public Health, University of Health and Allied Sciences, Hohoe. The point of entry will be level 200.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

GHANAIAN APPLICANTS

A holder of a certificate from Ministry of Health and Ghana Health Service training schools, Ministry of Local Government institutions and other accredited health training schools who have practiced for three years or more may apply. These shall include: Community Health Nurses, Auxiliary Nurses and Midwives, Health Assistants(Clinical) certificate holders working as Environmental Health Officers, certificate or diploma holders working as Environmental Health Assistants, Nutrition Officers, Disease Control Officers and Health Information Officers as well as Officers in closely related fields such as Statistics, Sociology and Demography.
A holder of a diploma in any Health Care discipline or Environmental Health discipline with an FGPA of 1.50 or above and have served in a Health Care position or an Environmental Health position for three years or more may apply.
A holder of diploma degree awarded by recognized teacher training colleges, who taught for three years or more, may apply.

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

Holders of Certificates/Diplomas in any of the health care disciplines or environmental health disciplines and related fields who have practiced for three years or more may apply.
Evidence of proficiency in English Language will be required in the case of applicants from non-English speaking countries.
In addition, international applicants must satisfy the professional entry requirements determined by the relevant professional body.
The point of entry is Level 200.

HOW TO APPLY

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TEWU walks out of Fair Wages meeting and vows to continue strike

January 22, 2016, 8:38 am

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Leaders of the Teacher and Educational Workers Union (TEWU) walked out of a meeting with the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission furious, as another attempt to address their salary concerns broke down.

The National Labour Commission directed the striking members of TEWU to return to work as the Commission deals with their issues of placement on the Single Spine Salary Structure.

The NLC argued that the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission is already in talks with their leaders over the matter and ordered they return to work with immediate effect.

But speaking to Citi News the National Chairman of TEWU Peter Lumor said they are not likely to return because they are not happy with the way their concerns are being handled.

“We are not happy with this placement issue. We have done this with VCG and Fair Wages. VCG was here but the human resource directors who did the work and submitted reports and must speak to it were not here. Our strike still continues. The leadership of TEWU will meet and discuss the way forward,” he said.

By: citifmonline.com

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Ghaha Education Service to announce Vacancies for more teachers

January 26, 2016, 7:58 am

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The Ministry of Education has given the Ghana Education Service the approval to advertise vacancies for teachers for all second-cycle institutions as well as basic schools across the country.

This was revealed by the President of Conference of the National Regional Directors of Education(CONRED) Alhaji Mohammed Haroon.

Head teachers across the country have been appealing to government to lift the embargo placed on public sector employment since according to them a shortage in teaching staff is hampering academic performance in schools.

But the National president of CONRED said government has asked head teachers to declare vacancies ahead of recruitment.

“Right now all directors, all heads of senior high schools have been asked to declare vacancies in various subject areas and even in basic schools so that we can see the vacancies that exist at all the levels and in the various schedules. We have also declared vacancies for cooks, watchmen and non-teaching staff.

He added that “we are collating the vacancies that are available by second week of February to the end of February for onward submission to the Ministry of Education so that the ministry can get clearance from the Ministry of Finance in order to give quota for the recruitment of teachers’ to go on and that is what we are all doing now.”

He said the recruitment will enhance teaching and learning across the country and also raise the standards of performance at both the second-cycle and the basic school levels.”

This move will contribute to a reduction of the teeming unemployed youth in the country.

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By:citifmonline.com/Ghana

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Komenda College Trainees demonstrate over High Fess

January 26, 2016, 8:31 am

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Teacher Trainees from the Komenda College of Education in the Central Region on Friday morning took to the Streets to show their displeasure regarding certain abnormalities happenings in the College.

The students criticised the authorities for what they described as abnormal fees being charged by the authorities.

The students revealed that ,they have compared their fees to that of other Colleges only to realise they the highest .

The students also called for the removal of their bursar from office,citing reasons of accountability issues and also questioned the integrity of the SRC to manage their affairs properly.

They believed the SRC has not been able to leave to the task of handling issues pertaining to trainees and also not rendering paccounts of the council’S operations.

By:EducationGhana.net

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UCC Applications for Scholarship:Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Degrees 2016/2017

January 31, 2016, 5:25 pm

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Call for Applications for Scholarships

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Degrees for the 2016/2017 Academic Year at the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences

Background:
In support of the Government of Ghana’s (GoG) initiatives on food security, the United States Government (USG) through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is supporting a five-year capacity building programme for fisheries and coastal management in Ghana. The project contributes to GoG’s overall fisheries and coastal development programme and USAID’s Feed the Future (FtF) Initiative, the USG led global hunger and food security project designed to enhance economic growth in beneficiary countries. In this context, the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (DFAS) at the University of Cape Coast is presently leading the USAID Capacity Building Support Programme for the Fisheries and Coastal Management sub-component in collaboration with Coastal Resources Centre at the University of Rhode Island, USA.

(i) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree
Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified candidates for the award of five (5) full scholarships to pursue PhD degrees at the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences of the University of Cape Coast in the following academic programmes/areas:

Fisheries Science – One (1) Candidate
Aquaculture – One (1) Candidate
Oceanography and Limnology – One (1) Candidate
Integrated Coastal Zone Management – Two (2) Candidates

The PhD study will cover a period of three (3) years, beginning the 2016/17 academic year. The scholarships cover tuition, monthly stipends, and field research grants as well as other material and technical support. Successful candidates will spend up to 6 months at the University of Rhode Island in the United States as part of their studies.

General Requirement: Applicants must meet the requirements for admission into a PhD programme at the University of Cape Coast.

Specific Requirements: In addition, all applicants must satisfy the following specific requirements:

1) Must hold a good master’s degree (Grade: A or B+ would be an advantage) from a recognized university in any of the following fields of study: Fisheries Science, Oceanography, Limnology, Aquatic Ecology, Integrated Coastal Zone Management, Coastal Resources Management, Aquaculture, Environmental Science, Environmental Governance, Marine Policy, Conservation Science or Natural Resource Management.

2) All candidates must submit:
i. an application letter
ii. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
iii. Motivation letter
iv. Two letters of recommendation

3) Successful candidates will be required to conduct a research in one of the thematic areas of the USAID/UCC project in either the Western or Central Region of Ghana. Therefore, all applicants MUST in addition to the above (i.e. 1 & 2), submit a 5-page research proposal on one of the following areas:

i. Fisheries Stock Assessment
Studies will be conducted to assess the status of commercially important marine fish stocks.

ii. Studies on Marine Fisheries Governance Issues
Research in this area would involve a survey and review of various social issues in fishing communities as well as existing adaptive management strategies.

iii. Research on Fish and Shellfish of Commercial Value
Research on coastal tilapia (black-chinned tilapia), shrimps and mangrove oysters would involve studies on the growth, reproduction, survival of juveniles, and their culture potential.

iv. Analysis of Value Chains of Fish Trade
This activity will investigate the different phases of production, processing and marketing of commercial fish species in the country. Factors influencing operations at the various stages in the chain will be investigated.

v. Assessment of Biodiversity and Health of Coastal Ecosystems
This work will involve examination of biodiversity of fish, benthic invertebrates, and mangrove communities in lagoons and estuaries to establish the scientific basis for future assessment in view of the numerous anthropogenic threats and the ongoing offshore oil and gas exploration and production. Aquatic environmental factors, occurrence of algal blooms and invasive species will also be investigated.

(ii) Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Degree
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the award of five (5) full scholarships tenable at the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, University of Cape Coast. The Master of Philosophy Degree study will cover a period of two academic years beginning 2016/17 academic year. The scholarships cover tuition, monthly stipends, and field research grants as well as other material and technical support to successful candidates to pursue any of the following programmes of study:

Fisheries Science
Integrated Coastal Zone Management
Oceanography and Limnology
Aquaculture

Requirements:
i. Applicants must generally qualify for admission into the masters’ programme at the University of Cape Coast. In addition, all applicants must satisfy the following specific requirements/prerequisites:
ii. Must hold a Bachelors’ degree preferably Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or better from a recognized university in a relevant field of study notably Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, Integrated Coastal Zone Management, Coastal Resources Management, Aquaculture, Environmental Science, Environmental Governance, Marine Policy, Conservation Science, Natural Resource Management among others.
iii. All candidates must submit the following:

an application letter
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Motivation letter
Two letters of recommendation

Contact:

Only shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview after the closing date. Females are particularly encouraged to apply.

All applications must be mailed (regular/courier) to:

The Project Manager, USAID/UCC Fisheries and Coastal Management Capacity Building Support Project, Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, School of Biological Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana

Deadline: 31st March, 2016.

Funding Agency: United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

Attachment(s):

call_for_applications_for_scholarsh_mphil_phd.pdf

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UCC Sale of Application Forms for Admission into Career Oriented Graduate Programmes (Sandwich) – 2015/2016

January 31, 2016, 8:35 pm

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Applications are invited from qualified persons for admission into career oriented graduate programmes (SANDWICH) of the University of Cape Coast for the 2015/2016 academic year. Application Scratch cards for online application forms are up for sale at the centres listed below:

SALES CENTRES

(a) Cash Office, University of Cape Coast (Mode of payment – CASH).

(b) Ghana Post Offices at the Regional Capitals (Mode of payment – POSTAL ORDER).

(d) Kumasi Workers’ College (Mode of Payment – CASH)

(e) I-J Consult, Kasoa-Nyanyano Road, Near Witty Kids Int. School (CASH)

(f) All UCC College of Distance Education (CoDE) Study Centres (Mode of payment: GCB Bankers Draft in the name of The Registrar, University of Cape Coast)

COST PER APPLICATION SCRATCH CARD

• Ghanaian Applicants – GH¢ 300.00 each

• International Applicants – USD $300.00 each

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

M.A./M.Sc./M.Ed./MBA

A candidate seeking admission to an M.A/M.Sc/M.Ed/MBA degree programmes must:

Have obtained a good first degree in an appropriate field of study from a recognized University/analogous Institution.
Submit an official transcript of academic record.
Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the College/Faculty/School/ Department concerned, such as selection test and/or interview.

Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

A candidate seeking admission to the Postgraduate Diploma programme must:

Have obtained a first degree in a relevant area of study and taught for two years:
Submit an official transcript of academic record.
Satisfy any additional requirements prescribed by the College/Faculty/Teaching Practice Unit, such as selection interview.

Postgraduate Certificate in Labour Policy Studies

A candidate seeking admission to the Postgraduate Certificate in Labour Policy Studies programme must have a first degree in a relevant subject area, and a minimum work experience of three years.

DURATION/SCHEME OF EXAMINATION OF PROGRAMMES

M.A. /M.Sc. /M.Ed. by Course Work Only

Two (2) sandwich semesters of 8-weeks duration each.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) by Course Work and Dissertation

Three (3) sandwich semesters of 8-weeks duration each.

Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) by Course Work and Long Essay

Two (2) sandwich semesters of 8-weeks duration each.

Postgraduate Certificate in Labour Policy Studies

Two (2) sandwich semesters of 8-weeks duration each.

COMPLETION OF APPLICATION FORMS

Applicants are advised to read very carefully the instructions in the Admission Brochure for Career-Oriented Graduate Programmes (Sandwich) 2015/2016 before completing the forms. Two prepaid EMS envelopes are provided and should be self-addressed by applicants.

Applicants are required to give the following information at the back of the large EMS envelope: (a) Full name (b) Postal Address (c) Programme Choice.

SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS

All completed Application Forms should reach The Deputy Registrar, School of Graduate Studies by Monday, 29th February, 2016.
No additional documents will be accepted after submission of application forms.

For further details on the Career-Oriented Graduate Programmes 2015/2016 and the respective fees download the attached files below:

Attachment(s):

sgs_admissions_into_graduate_sandwich_programmes_2015-16.pdf

sgs_sandwich_brochure_2015_2016.pdf

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Accra College of Education to host TTAG-EGA Women Empowerment and Pageantry event

February 1, 2016, 2:13 pm

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TTAG-EGA WOMEN EMPOWERMENT AND FACE OF TTAG -EGA
The Eastern and Greater Accra Sector of the Teacher Trainees Association of Ghana wish to invite all Students and Members of the Ghanaian Community most especially those in Accra and its environs to this years ‘s Women EMPOWERMENT Program and the FACE OF TTAG -EGA 2016.

DaTE :13-02-2016

Venue :Accra College of Education main Auditorium.
Time :The women empowerment Will begin at exactly 8:00am and end at 4pm. and the pageant will start at exactly 7:30 pm Same day.
CATEGORIES OF EVENTS
For the women empowerment there will be two talk shows and a workshop on beadmaking.. GUEST SPEAKER :Selikem Acolatse Apaloo(host. Of THE VOICE OF WOMEN ON GTV)

RATE:
For the women empowerment is FREE.
FACE OF TTAG RATE:
On dat same day the program wil be climaxed with the face of EGA….. The rate for the face is GHC 5.00 and it will be sold at the gate.
Official Media Partner
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BECE 2016 to exclude Literature in English due to delay in supply of books

February 3, 2016, 1:41 pm

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Information reaching EducationGhana.net has it that the 2016 BECE willl be written without the inclusion of Literature as part of the English Language Paper.

According to a publication believed to be written by the Ghana Education service and signed by STEPHE ADU ,the AG.DD-G(MS) fot the D-G,to the West African Examination Council with regards to the said information,the Ghana Education explained to WAEC that the postponement is due to the delay in the supply of the said literature book”COCKCROW” ,as well as the subsequent training of the teachers in the use of the book.

GES proposed that the literature in English should be takenduring the 2017 Basic Education Certoocate Examination.

GES apologisedd to WAEC for any inconvenience caused.

By: EducationGhana.net

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GTV News Anchor Conrad Kakraba resigns

February 3, 2016, 3:38 pm

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GBC24/GTV News Anchor, Conrad Kakraba, brought his 7-year career with state broadcaster Ghana Broadcasting Corporation to an end on 31st January, 2016.

According to sources close to the GBC/GTV broadcster, his resignation was on a positive note and has nothing to do with the state media.

His resignation is in pursuit of further educational, professional and career goals.

He is pursuing a 4-year PhD in Business Administration (Communication/MediaManagement) from Open University of Malaysia(Ghana Campus). He is also reading a Master’s of Divinity from Nations University, USA.

Until his resignation, Conrad was a Major News Anchor, Editor, Lead Commentatorand Host of ‘Worldview’. He has been host of GTV’s ‘Breakfast Show’, Producer of’Legends of our Time’ and was a lead Commentator during Election 2012 Petition Hearing at the Supreme Court.

He has covered many national and international events and was adjudged the BestJournalist in Political Reporting for 2012 by the Ghana Journalists Association.

He was also a finalist for Best TV Male Newscaster at the Radio and TV

Personality Awards 2014/2015.

Conrad will be Lecturing in Communication, Humanities and African Studies atthe Business School and Faculty of Law of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration(GIMPA), Ministering the Gospel and Consulting in Communication, Public Relations and Personal and Career Development.

Blessings to all the fans and audience out there for the love, encouragement and faith you showed all these years. “Purpose, Passion and Power–these will lead us to our Goals”.

By:EducationGhana.net

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Profile of Conrad Kakraba,Former GTV News Anchor

February 3, 2016, 3:57 pm

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Conrad Kakraba is 31 year old gentleman from Santrokofi-Gbodome in the Hohoe Municipality of the Volta Region. He read General Arts at St Mary’s Seminary Secondary School, Lolobi, Volta Region. He had his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Ghana where he read English, Linguistics and History and came out with a First Class in English with Linguistics.

While at Legon, Conrad was a Guest presenter at Radio Univers and also taught English, SAT, TOEFL, GRE and GMAT at Ideal College where he rose up to become Communication Manager and Personal Assistant to the Director. He was a Tutorial Assistant at the English Department for his national service.

He later went to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation as an Assistant Editor and Newscaster and rose to become a Senior Journalist and Editor/Major News Anchor/Program Producer/Host and Lead Commentator. He worked at GBC for 7 years and resigned in January, 2016.

He has covered many high profile events such as the inauguration of President Mahama, Funeral of Late President Atta Mills and Election 2012 Petition Hearing at the Supreme Court.

He was voted Ghana’s Best Journalist in political reporting in 2013 and nominated as the Best TV Male Newscaster for 2014/2015. He has also covered international conferences outside Ghana.

Conrad holds a Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication from SMU- India and is a Lecturer in Communication, Humanities and African Studies in the Business School and Faculty of Law of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, GIMPA.

Conrad is reading a PhD in Business Administration (Communication and Media Management) from Open University of Malaysia(Ghana Campus). He has received training in Biblical Studies from the International School of Biblical Studies, South Africa and is reading a Master’s in Divinity from Nations University, USA.

Conrad is the CEO of Conrado Consult (a media, public relations, public speaking training and communication consulting firm). He is the Leader of evangelism at the Legon Church of Christ where he also teaches/trains/mentors University of Ghana and UPSA students. He is a motivational speaker and an author of 3 books–Conquering Your World, The Sex Challenge and Power for Today.

He is married to Freda Kakraba and has a son, Joel.

Conrad’s dream is to be a Minister of the Gospel, an international broadcaster and Communication Consultant and Lecturer.

Conrad’s mission statement is to help others discover their purpose in life, maximise their potentials and sow seeds that impact the lives of others.

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GES blames donor partners for error-ridden textbooks

February 3, 2016, 4:10 pm

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The Ghana Education Service says it cannot be blamed for the supply of error ridden text books to Junior High Schools across the country.

A Junior High School teacher, Phanuel Yaw Ayawli, petitioned the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service (GES) in December 2015 to withdraw the ‘error-ridden’ New Integrated Science Textbooks for Junior High Schools.

Speaking to Citi News, the Director for Basic Education at Ghana Education Service, Stephen Adu said the GES did not have the opportunity to read through the books before it was printed hence it cannot be held responsible for the development.

“… It was donor partners who sponsored the printing, they gave it to their own printers so we did not see the book until they came into the system.”

The error ridden textbooks were sponsored by UK AID and printed in India by SEDCO publications.

In an earlier interview with Citi News, the Deputy Minister in charge of pre-tertiary education, Alex Kyeremeh indicated that a directive had been issued for the withdrawal of the books but a number of Regional Directors of Educations, however, say they had yet not received such a directive.

Meanwhile, attempts to get Sedco publishing house (the publishers of the books) to respond to the issues have proved futile.

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By Citifmonline.com/Ghana

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Youth Arena Network made ‘History’ at Learning Strategist Seminar for SHS Students in the Jasikan District

February 3, 2016, 4:58 pm

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Youth Arena Network,a registered youth network with the National National Youth Authority over the weekend made history at its first ever Learning Strategist Seminar of the year at the Jasikan District of the Volta Rrgion.

The programme was brought together by The founder and CEO of Youth Arena Network, an education focused youth ,Aaron Lordstone Kpogo and the Buem District Education Office .

Others speakers at the programme include resourceful persons in the person of Divine Kpe and Bright Dey,.

They engaged senior high and technical school students within the Jasikan district for a three day program dubbed

“PURSUING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: THE ACT OF APPLYING CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS”.

Education is a vital tool for the holistic development of human capital that goes to positivelyaffect all other aspects of socio-economic development of individuals and the country as a whole. Education is so important that we cannot leave it to chance, especially on the art of the student being educated.

Students form the main object of instruction in our various educational institutions. As part of their obligation is their ability to study and pass examinations, in order to qualify to the next level in their academic progression. Unfortunately, we have witnessed various attempts by some students over successive years who tried to adopt foul means to pass exams without the basic principle of engaging and developing their mental capacity to read, think, learn and understand what they were taught. The accompanying effect has being the high exams failure rates in WAEC organised exams.

Records from WACE have shown that over the past years the pass mark rate of students whosat for WASSCE is below the average mark of 50%. Below is the data by the Deputy Minister for Education (Tertiary), Hon. Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa on August 27, 2014.“Here are the facts from WAEC (FACTS not my OPINION) on the percentage of students who obtained A1 to C6 in 6 subjects (3 Electives and 3 Core Subjects) which is the National Accreditation Board’s minimum entry requirements to progress to the tertiary level.2006 – 12.51% 2007 – 10.58% 2008 – 12.95% 2009 – 14.58% 2010 – No examinations due to four year change. 2011 – 26.00% 2012 – 31.19% 2013 – 19.15% 2014 – 28.10%” *(2015 – 25.00%)*** This is yet to confirmed though.

The above data using year 2012 as the bench mark, shows that averagely 68.81% and more of students fail in their final exams each year, over the past ten years. The factors accounting for these high percentages are multifaceted. Nonetheless, the CEO of Youth Arena Network has identified that, students’ inability to know how to learn and to comprehend what is being taught, largely account for these high failure rates. Teachers often than not tell students to learn but not how to learn. Not knowing the ‘HOW’ approach to learning makes most of them easily give up on learning their books.

Another factor identified, is the over concentration or premium given to few schools in theurban sectors in relation to access to reading materials, internet, physical infrastructures, motivational exposures to students, etc. at the disadvantage of majority of schools in the remote areas and regions in Ghana. Yet, all final year candidates across the country are mandated to write the same standardised WAEC exams each year.

This he believes is the reason we have consistently been revolving almost around the same percentages of pass marks over these years.

He has therefore taken deliberate steps to empower students on learning skills and to champion positive behavioural attitudes towards learning among students across the country.

The fact is, the traditional way learning is presented to students via instilling fear, canning, insulting, etc. is outmoded hence, the need to adopt new approaches that seek to imbibe in students, the act of marshalling their thinking processes to be able to learn and understand what is being taught.

The learning strategies seminar is one of the platforms he plans using to reach all SH/T schools in the country hence, for the first time extending his services from Accra closer to the students in the Jasikan district. The program was very impactful as the resource persons missed no words in challenging students to make the best use of their minds by disciplining themselves to stay focus on their books and sacrifice anything that will not help them to achieve their academic goals at the end of the day.

They were admonished to be solution oriented thinkers, instead of complain at the least opportunity. At the end of each session books related to the theme were donated to stock the libraries of these schools. This is meant to aid students’ internalise these principles as they engage in reading them overtime.

Below are some feedbacks from some of the heads of schools and students:

In an interview with some of the participants of the programme,they have shown their excitement for bein part of the programme. Read their views below….

“Your coming is so timely, at a time management and staffs were deciding on how to motivate students to learn. I can conclusively say, this seminar is not just meant for students,but staffs also have something to learn from. Indeed, this seminar has been very beneficial to all”. -Rev. Edison Adekode. (Asst. Headmaster for Academics, Bueman SHS)

“This has been the most successful seminar in the area of learning strategies for students. We are so enlightened and we thank God for your coming”. –Mr. Divine. (Teacher, Bueman SHS)

“What you have just taught us, in fact, we really appreciate them. As students, we need more

of these messages to take immediate actions on them. In the class, teachers are teaching but

our minds are on other things, when instead that is what is needed to cope with lessons and

understand what is being taught. –Nelson Gormadu. (Student, Bueman SHS).

“The students are having learning difficulties, hence, what they have learnt here will

empower them to focus on their books”. –Snr. House Master, Okajakrom SHTS

“The program has benefited us a lot, because we now have knowledge on how to learn”.

-Grirl’s prefect, Father Dogli Memory SHTS

“The program has come at the right time where students are deficient in learning. The

program has expose students to a lot of things and enlightened them to change their attitudes

towards learning and this will translate into good academic performances.

-Snr. House Master, Father Dogli Memory SHTS.

Despite the rough terrain vis-à-vis the road network, climate and remote locations, the

positive responses from both students and teaching staff of the need for more of such

engagements was enough to keep the enthusiasm of the speakers alive.

Everyone; both individuals and corporate organisations are stakeholders in education, as such

the time has come for all to come on board to deliberately work in bringing about the needed

improvement in students performances, rather than looking at it from an individual household

perspective.

As a nation, we cannot desire to see improvement in candidates’ results, when we keep doing the same old things and using the same approaches. Many students who could not pass their final exams have giving up on hope; hence the time to act is now.

The CEO of Youth Arena Network is therefore inviting interested individuals and corporate organization to come on board to champion this noble campaign by sponsoring books to stock the libraries of schools in the remote areas of Ghana, while they in turn promise to actively engage their time, energy and intellectual abilities and properties across the entire country to help shape the learning skills and decision making abilities of our future

generation (students).

Aaron gave Special thanks to Divine Kpe, the CEO of Teen Age Build-Ghana and Bright Dey, the CEO of Commuinties of Thinking and the Head of planning and Stats. Unit, Ho regional GES Head office for availing their time and knowledge in making this program a success.

Also, to Nelson Agordoh, for making 40 copies of his book titled;

‘FIFTY SECRETS EVERY SHS STUDENT MUST KNOW’ in addition to mine at no cost

as donations to the libraries of these schools.

Media partners at the programme include, Lorlornyo fm, Cape360 and EducationGhana.net; Special appreciation went to the media houses and The SHS coordinator for Jasikan district, Mr. Joseph Adeti, to the

heads of schools, teaching staff and all students, for making this program a success.

His last special thanks go to God Almighty for his direction, guidance, favour and protection

throughout the program.

Watch out for the next edition!

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Could Nkrumah be wrong? The Cry of a Patriotic Ghanaian

February 6, 2016, 4:05 pm

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Life in our part of the world is not only becoming “the survival of the fittest”, but a combination of various complexities. Once a child is born and he begins to gain some freedom, he no longer has to fight for only bread and butter but must fight the system as well.

If the fight was limited to the divisive tendencies that characterize our daily utterances alone, there would be no cause for alarm since we are noted to be “talk plenty, do little” kind of people.

But it is not so. Man, in our part of the world has to fight corruption and injustice in addition to those divisions. In our part of the world, one gets education to acquire skills, knowledge, morality, patriotism and also be able to discern. It is expected that the higher one climbs the academic ladder, the less tribalistic or less politically biased one becomes due to the analytical and discerning tool one is equipped with.

But it is not uncommon to see students of higher institutions get themselves entangled in this canker of discrimination be it on tribal grounds or in political colours.

As a result of that one may not be judge by the content of his character but by where he comes from whether north, south, east or west or whether one is with party A or B. Sometimes, you could hear people make comments like “this guy can do the work but because he is with that party, we won’t give him the chance” which in my opinion compounds the problem and gives me enough reason to believe that even our so call institutions churn out ignorant people. What makes things scary is when you live in a society where good could be seen as evil and evil as good depending on which part of the divide the doer is from.

The reality begins to dawn on you that our democracy or whatever we call it is too polarised hence the bleak picture we paint for ourselves A trip down our history will give you accounts of the divisive tactics or techniques the colonialist employed in oppressing our forefathers to the extent that a southerner sees a northerner as a potential competitor or enemy.

No wonder the Blackman traded his fellow Blackman just for a common buzz (drink) and a gun just to satisfy a Whiteman. We love the oppressors but loath our fellow Blackman to the core. This was the beginning of mistrust among the Blackman until liberation came knocking on our doors. We thought with the Blackman handling his own affairs, there will be truth and reconciliation.

We thought the independence of the Blackman would have given us some room to trust one another once again love one another once more since “the Blackman was capable of handling his own affairs” It was not so. The seed of discord has already been sown. It has germinated and has gain roots.it has now gained firmer roots.

It could no longer be uprooted. We tried cutting it. It still springs up and continues to bear seeds of discord among us. We see it grow but we are unable to stop it. It spreads its tentacles across the length and breadth of our society Our democracy has become a paradox.it has become so complex so that only outsiders see some good in it and keep praising us as being model to other Africans.

All we see as the insiders or owners of this system is corruption, hopelessness, poverty, ignorance and all the vices. It is seen in every facet of society including our schools and colleges. So tell me, of what good is of a democracy if its pride resides in the perception of foreigners?

My next door neighbour who is not too lettered do agues with me that Ghana would have been like Europe if her destiny had been left in the hands of the whites. Though I believe in freedom and sovereignty and always argue in that line, I am sometimes tempted to agree with him by asking these begging questions; Could Nkrumah be wrong? Is the Blackman capable of managing his own affairs?

Has any African proven Nkrumah right or wrong in Blackman land? Your guess is as good as mine. When the hurdles seem insurmountable and the odds are against us, when the solution is in sight but we chose to wind round and round it, when the sun rises and falls always but we only chose to exist in darkness, when in the abundance of water we go thirsty, then do not be surprise if I tell you that I always reside to bed with this my words fighting my thoughts; “I weep within anytime I look into the future. I sob for Ghana anytime I compare the past to present happenings My soul dies within me when I juxtapose the divide and rule tactics used by the British colonialist with what party politics is doing to us today I become hopeless when I realize that even the youth are divided along partisan lines in the name of democracy I bury my face in my palms when I realize even our youth groups and class pages are polarized Is the Blackman not capable of managing his own affairs?” Nkrumah could be wrong.

By Seyram Amekudzi Universty of Education,Winneba- Kumasi (UEW-K)

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Unpaid Teachers Petition GNAT,NAGRAT,TEWU and CCT-GH over Salary Arrears

February 6, 2016, 4:39 pm

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Unpaid teachers in the country have finally called on the Teacher Unions to come to their aid in view of the collection of their salary arrears.

Most of the affected teachers are from the 2013 and 2014 batch of newly trained teachers from the Colleges of Education ,as well as teachers on promotions who were paid only three months of their salary arrears.

Leadership of the group made this revelation in a statement signd by its PRO ,Wisdom Nyahe.

Read the statement below…..

VOICE OF UNPAID TEACHERS A PLEA FOR YOUR CONCERN – TEACHER UNIONS
( GNAT, NAGRAT, CCT , TEWU etc. )

We are not writing this letter with even an atom of happiness in our hearts. We would have taught that it never comes to the point of writing this letter but we probably got it all wrong thinking you are there 24/7 keeping watch over our welfare.
We cannot ascertain the degree of importance you attached to our welfare and security issues or the actual benefits of being a member of a union with monthly contribution if you’re cannot fight for us to get what is legally and genuinely ours.

We know you are very smart and sharp when it comes to securing our signatures to be your members which you do even before we complete school or get our appointment letters. We taught that same smartness is what you will employ and apply when it comes to our welfare and security issues but NO !!!!!

Ever since we joined the teaching fraternity and become automatic members of one of you ( either by our own consent or by force ), we have encountered numerous problems ranging from poor conditions of work, unfavorable government policies, unnecessary government interruption, too long duration for upgrading after posting and now more suicidal non-payment of arrears policy for which we your members have starved and worked for.

These we counted on you to lead the front to fight for our better treatment but we have now begin to realise that you are only interested in our monthly dues for business purposes without placing first premium on the aims and objective of the union you communicated to us before we joined you.
Perhaps you are siding with government to infringe on our occupational rights and suppress our progress the likely benefits which might have blinded your eye over your duties as welfare protection unions.

Our primary reason for writing this letter is not to discredit any effort you might have done earlier in fight for these arrears or any general protection and welfare fight you might have fought for teachers as unions.
This write-up only aims to register our displeasure about how you are not showing enough concern to help us get our salary arrears.

We are hereby informing or reminding you that we your members ( 2013 and 2014 batches of teachers not forgetting the pending 2015 batch ) have worked for government for 12 good months without pay and in anticipation of payment with arrears: the costs we incurred in those 12 months, the loans we took to survive, the goods we credited, the travelling expenses to our stations in and out, the rents we owe, the inferior things we ate due to lack of money and heavy debt, the good people we disappointed, the phone calls we dodged, the good name we lost and the endless list of traumatic experiences we had to endure trusting that one day the much waited salary with arrears will come to wash down all the filth that accumulated on us as a result of the delayed payment to relieve us to pick calls our families and creditors and to restore our image only to be told that only 3 months of our salary arrears will be paid and the remaining 9 months be paid after we fill forms which did not make clear meaning to us.

We expected you ( teacher unions ) to ask questions on our behalf and assure us of our money from the response you might have gotten from government but we are yet to see any sign of date.

We even complied by filling the forms at the IPPD departments of the various Education Offices but over 2 years now for ( 2013 batch ) and over one year now for ( 2014 batch) nothing has since then been heard.

Now the wait is over and our patience has completely ran out. Our hope seems to be dashing away and our trust in you is getting betrayed.

Therefore we are starting the search for our genuine money not behind you but through you. Not without you but with you.

We hope that as we always promise to protect our welfare you use this test to deliver your promise. We also humbly ask for your advice, directions and steps we should take to claim our money with your full support if government fails also is reluctant to do what is just and fair by giving to Caesar what is Caesar’

We kindly want to see or hear something from you in relation to this call in terms of actions you take concerning this letter before or on 30th May, 2016.

If by the end of this time we have not heard anything positive or seen our monies in our accounts we will take it that you are no more there for us and we will use any means legally available to demand our money until the monies finally hit the accounts of the affected teachers to restore our lost image.
Counting on our usual cooperation.

Signed.
Nyahe Wisdom.
( PRO Unpaid Teachers )
0540548155/ 0506537855

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Top Schools in Ghana whose certificates will earn you no job after completion…

February 7, 2016, 4:18 pm

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The National Accreditation Board (NAB) is cautioning students against going to the under listed schools because they have no accreditation. It means whatever certificate they issue to you after graduation won’t take you anywhere. So please let us ensure we save ourselves and relatives from throwing money into the gutters. Below are the schools.

1. Academy of Professional Studies Takoradi

2 Africa International College Adenta, Accra

3 Bechem Polytechnic ,Bechem- Brong Ahafo

4 Ghanatta College of Art and Design ,Accra

5 Global School of Aviation Tema, Kumasi

6 ACS Professional College Opp. Ghana Tech Univ. College

7 Hac- Holland Institute, Accra

8 Haavard School of International Marketing and Language Skills Kokomlemle, Accra

9 Institute of Export and Shipping Management, Takoradi, Kumasi, Accra

10 International School of Aviation, Tema

11 International Travel Tourism Institute Achimota, Accra

12 ICPS Tesano, Accra

13 Jabez College, Takoradi

14 Management Accountancy Technology Institute Dansoman, Accra

15 Oracle University, Kumasi

16 School of Management and Professional Studies, Kumasi

17 Staff College Consult Kimbu SecTech. Accra

18 International English Language Teaching and Learning University Labone SDA Sch., Accra

19 West Africa Computer Science Institute ,Adabraka- Accra

20 Quince Lincoln University Centre of Distance Learning Education Accra

21 International Christian College Of Excellence, East Legon Accra

22 International Institute of Journalism Tamale

23 King Amin Islamic Institute , Agona Swedru

24 Teachers and Douaat Training Institute Madina, Accra

25 Uthmang Islamic School, Kumasi

26 Abdaullah Bin Mas’ud Centre for Memorisation of the Holy Quran, Accra

27 S.M.P.S South Suntreso, Kumasi

28 Bechem Business College Bechem, BA

29 Delta University College, Keta

30 University of Jesus of Nazareth Nursing Training Centre, Mankesim

31 Institute of Advanced Communication and Computer Education , North Kaneshie

32 Genesis Professional Institute Patasi, Kumasi

33 Dosonee Training Health Institute ,Lapaz, Accra

34 GIET College ,Santa Maria, Accra

35 Notting Hill College, Avenor Junction, Accra

36 Greenwich University College, Tema

37 Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU) Opposite Daily Graphic Office, Graphic Road, Accra

38 Ahmadiya Theoretical University College ,Mankesim

39 Amity Institute Of Higher Education Dansoman, Accra

40 All Stars Media College, Dansoman

41 Imperial University College of Science and Technology ,North Legon

42 Ghana School of Survey and Mapping ,Accra

43 Unicorn University College Kumasi

44 Gewah Alternative University College ,McCarthy Hill, Accra

45 Mumford University of Science and Technology ,Accra

46 Vine University ,New Achimota, Accra

47 Achievers’ School of Journalism Near Caprice, Accra

48 Ambassadors’ University College Lapaz

49 Ballsbridge University –Ghana Campus ,Sunyani

50 Nelchris Science College Accra

51 Crown University College Tumu & Kanda Campuses

Meanwhile Data Link University and Jayee Institute have been banned from admitting students this year.
University for Development Studies (UDS) has also been banned from running the B.Ed Health Science program.

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President Mahama lauds GES for suspending Mfantsipim SHS Headmaster for collecting unapproved levies

February 7, 2016, 5:43 pm

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President Mahama, commended the Ghana Education Service for the quick action it took in suspending the Headmaster of Mfantsipim School for collecting unapproved levies from students.

The president made this comment at the 25th golden jubilee celebration of Akatsi Secondary Technical Senior High School in the volta Region.

He urged the GES to do a lot more investigations to ensure that no Head of School charge unapproved fees as it goes against government’s initiative to make Secondary education accessible.

President Mahama hopes to return to Akatsi to inaugurate the completed Community Day Senior High School at Avenorkpome.

Speaker of Parliament Edward Doe Adjaho and the Minister of Education Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang were present at the ceremony.

By:EducationGhana.net

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President Mahama inaugurates Nyanoa Community SHS;Promises to leave a lasting legacy

February 7, 2016, 6:39 pm

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One of the Community Day Senior High Schools for the Upper West Akyem District of the Eastern Region has been completed.

President John Mahama, inaugurated the Kwaobaah Nyanoa Community Day School at a ceremony within the week at Nyanoa.

The construction of the Community Day School is a major manifesto promise and part of government’s vision to increase access and expand education across the country.

President John Mahama, again stated that his decision to make huge investment in infrastructure development may not be popular or politically expedient for some critics but the goal is to leave a lasting legacy.

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Vodafone empowers more females in engineering

February 7, 2016, 7:31 pm

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Vodafone’s enterprising initiative, the “Female Engineering Students Sponsorship programme” (FESSP) enters its fifth year this month.

The scholarship programme, launched in 2011, has so far sponsored over 30 beneficiaries for further studies and nurtured them to work with the Telecom Company through internship, national service and subsequent full-time employee roles.

FESSP fundamentally empowers and embraces young female engineering students from various Universities in line with the company’s unfettered commitment to developing brilliant female graduates.

This week, the initiative has taken a step further by sponsoring four final-year female students from three Universities – University of Ghana, Science and Technology and the Ghana Technology University. The comprehensive scholarship package includes the payment of academic user fees, provision of electronic devices, free airtime, money for books as well as a unique opportunity for the ladies to participate in Vodafone’s flagship programmes.

Commenting during the brief presentation ceremony at the company’s Headquarters, Haris Broumidis, Chief Executive of Vodafone Ghana said:

“We see this as directly in line with our commitment to nurture brilliant female students and furnish them with work experience to prepare them for the job market. I will urge the beneficiaries to show eagerness in grabbing every opportunity that comes their way in order to be successful. As a company, we will continue to act as the catalyst in making their dreams come true.”

On her part, the Human Resources Director of Vodafone Ghana, Stella Agyenim-Boateng said:

“We believe in equal opportunities for every person no matter the race, background or colour. Over the years, we have observed the lack of female balance within our Technology unit. There was therefore the need to devise ways of encouraging more female participation in technology and we see this avenue as a sure way of bridging that gap. Our aim is to develop a long term relationship with the students and make effective future leaders out of them.”

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Credit: Vodafone Ghana

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Survey by KNUST Students revealed Millipedes in Palm Oil sold on the market

February 7, 2016, 8:06 pm

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A survey conducted by some postgraduate students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in four major markets, has revealed that some traders soak millipedes in palm oil to change its colour and taste.

The shocking revelation comes nearly two months after the Food and Drugs Authorty (FDA), said it was safe to consume palm oil, following the arrest of some producers who were mixing the product with Sudan IV, a cancer-causing agent.

Sudan IV is an industrial dye used in the colouration of plastics and other synthetic products.

The FDA, after series of interventions, declared palm oil safe for consumption in December last year, and advised consumers to only patronize palm oil from sellers with accredited badges from the Authority.But the latest revelation from the survey by students of KNUST, should put patrons of palm oil products back on high alert

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) says it has been notified of the results of the survey and has vowed to clamp down on food vendors who continue to adulterate food items on the market.

The Deputy Chief Executive of the FDA, John Odame Darkwa, assured that his outfit will monitor the vendors and stated that they will focus on the supply end of the palm oil trade.

According to him, “The essential thing is to make sure you tackle the supply end and the supply end are the producers.”

Mr. Darkwa further said the FDA will be collaborating with the market queens to flush out the individuals adulterating palm oil for sale.

“The market queens have also vowed to ensure that the people in their circles are also going to be held responsible” he stated.

The Public Health Act 851 of 2012, section 12, prohibits the adulteration of food items and Mr. Darkwa indicated that individuals caught will face prosecution,

“If you are found out, then the law must take its full course against you,” he warned.

Are millipedes poisonous?

Millipedes are not known to be poisonous, but many species have glands capable of producing irritating fluids that may cause allergic reactions to some individuals.

The defensive sprays of some millipedes also contain hydrochloric acid that can chemically burn the skin and cause long-term skin discoloration.

The only reported usage of millipedes as food comes from the Bobo people of Burkina Faso, who consume boiled and dried millipedes in tomato sauce.

–citifmonline.com/Ghana