DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

 

The objective of the Department of Education is to educate students in the art and science of teaching via the development of their heart, mind, and hand. Department of Education is committed to providing educators and other human service professionals with high-quality professional preparation. As a vital part of the history and traditions of Komenda College of Education, the department embraces the college’s mission and commitment; “devoted to technological and general training, to produce competent professional teachers for basic schools to meet the educational needs of the nation. In this regard, we provide excellent opportunities for equipping student teachers with ethical, problem-solving and leadership skills.”

 

Department of Education provides nationally accredited program courses that emphasize critical thinking/problem solving, innovation/creativity, communication, and teamwork. We assist students in acquiring global competency by teaching them to teach in their several fields of specialization. Department of Education have five (5) operational divisions which are Early Grade, Upper Primary, Junior High School (JHS), Supported Teaching in Schools (STS), Project Work (Research), and two (2) serviceable divisions, Special Education (Sign Language), and Guidance and Counselling.

Admission Requirements:
The entry requirements for admission to the new 4 -Year B.Ed. degree is as follows:

WASSCE Holders: CREDIT (A1-C6) in Six (6) subjects comprising Three (3) Core subjects, including English Language and Core Mathematics, and Three (3) Elective subjects relevant to the course of study.

SSSCE Holders: CREDIT (A-D) in Six (6) subjects comprising Three (3) Core subjects, including English Language and Core Mathematics, and Three (3) Elective subjects relevant to the course of study.

Holders of TVET Qualifications: CREDIT in Three Core subjects including English Language and Mathematics and PASSES in Three Elective subjects relevant to the course of study.

Candidate awaiting the MAY/JUNE WASSCE and NAPTEX RESULTS can also apply.

Exit Requirements:
Student teachers are expected to accumulate a minimum of 165 credits. The student teacher must:
a. fully meet the National Teachers’ Standards (NTS)
b. achieve a minimum CGPA of 1.5 in all courses
c. successful completion of 168 days school experience (supported teaching in schools)

In terms of licensed psychologists, the department has a strong position. We urge you to peruse our extensive academic program courses, which include the following:

  • Administration and Management for Early Grade Schools
  • Administration and Management for JHS
  • Child Growth and Development
  • Child Health, Safety and Security
  • Contemporary Issues in Early Grade Education
  • Differentiated Assessment for Early Grade
  • Differentiated Assessment for Upper Primary
  • Differentiated Planning and Learning for Upper Primary
  • Differentiated Planning and Learning in Early Grade
  • Differentiated Planning, Learning and Multimedia Development for JHS
  • Foundations of Education in Ghana
  • Guidance and Counselling for Early Grade
  • Guidance and Counselling for JHS
  • Guidance and Counselling for Upper Primary
  • Inclusive School-based Inquiry
  • Inquiry and Action Research
  • Inquiry and Action Research for Early Grade
  • Inquiry and Action Research for JHS
  • Inquiry and Action Research for Upper Primary
  • Multimedia Development and use for Early Grade
  • Multimedia Development and use for Upper Primary
  • Nature of Early Grade Education
  • Project Work (Research)
  • Psychological Basis for Differentiated Learning and Assessment
  • Psychological Basis of Learning
  • Psychology of Learning in Middle Childhood
  • Research Methods
  • School Administration and Management
  • Sign Language
  • Social, Cultural and Psychological Basis of Learning
  • Supported Teaching in Schools (STS)

 

 

 

Paul Arkorful  – (Head of Department, Guidance and Counseling )      Victoria Aba Mensah – (Educational Psychology)

Sylvester O. Insaidoo – (Basic  School Coordinator – Teacher Education)

Gifty Segu-Essel – (Basic Education)

Naa Korkor Larbi-Appiah – (Early Childhood Education)

Cyril Ababio Titty – (Basic Education)

Anita Yaaya Avoke – (Special Education)

Ruth Quaye –  (Special Education)

Euodia Yaa Ocran – (Measurement and Evaluation)

Christian Darabor – (Curriculum and Assessment)

Harriet Delali Deku – (Educational Psychology)

Prince Laryea – (Guidance and Counselling