The ongoing strike by the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has left students in colleges of education in a state of uncertainty and anxiety. As the strike continues, students are pleading with their tutors and lecturers to provide them with course materials and outlines to study, fearing that the strike may prolong and affect their academic progress. The strike, which has entered its fourth week, has raised concerns about the impact it will have on the students' academic calendar and their future careers.
The students, who are eager to continue their studies, are finding it challenging to access course materials and study guides. The lack of access to these essential resources is hindering their ability to prepare for exams and complete assignments.
Gh Edu Pro had the opportunity to interviewed some students;
"We are pleading with our tutors and lecturers to provide us with course materials and outlines so that we can study and prepare for our exams," said Serwaa Mary, a level 200 student at the Accra College of Education. "We understand that the strike is not our fault, but we are the ones who will suffer if we don't get the materials we need to study."
The students are also worried about the impact the strike will have on their academic calendar. "If the strike continues for too long, we will fall behind in our studies, and it will affect our graduation," said Lative Abubakar, a level 400 student from St. John Bosco's College of Education. "We are supposed to Complete school in a few months, but if the strike continues, we may not be able to to complete on time."
The strike has also affected the students' ability to access resources such as libraries and laboratories, which are essential for their studies. "We need access to the library and laboratory to complete our assignments and projects, but we can't access them because of the strike," said Akua Asante Mavis. We talked on phone and she said she will not mention her school name.
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| College students doing their assignments despite the strike |
The students are calling on the government and CETAG to resolve their differences and end the strike. "We want to learn and become good teachers, but we need the support of our tutors and lecturers to do so," said Ama Serwaa. "We hope that the strike will end soon, and we can get back to our studies."
The strike has also raised concerns about the impact it will have on the quality of education in Ghana. "If the strike continues, it will affect the quality of education in Ghana, and it will have a negative impact on the country's development," said Kwame Owusu.
I can remember last year, CETAG strike lasted for about one month three weeks, but the academic did not change which affected students exams results alot. GH Edu Pro is pleading the government and CETAG to end the strike as soon as possible.
The ongoing strike by CETAG has put students in colleges of education in a difficult situation. While the students understand the reasons behind the strike, they are pleading with their tutors and lecturers to provide them with the resources they need to continue their studies. The students are eager to learn and complete their programs, and they hope that a resolution to the strike will be reached soon. The government and CETAG must work together to resolve their differences and end the strike to avoid any further disruption to the academic calendar. The future of Ghana's education system depends on it.
Source: Gh Edu Pro
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