Transforming Private Education: UEW and GNACOPS Sign MoU
The University of Education, Winneba (UEW), and the Ghana National Council of Private Schools (GNACOPS) have forged a strategic alliance to enhance the professional development of proprietors and teachers in private schools.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to this effect was signed at the Council Chamber, North Campus, UEW, on Friday, 28th June, 2024.
Under this collaborative agreement, UEW and GNACOPS will jointly develop and offer courses tailored to empower private school owners with advanced management skills. The partnership will also target research projects addressing critical issues affecting private schools, thereby improving educational practices.
Additionally, the initiative aims to train unqualified private school teachers, enabling them to obtain certificates, diplomas, and bachelor’s degrees, particularly in basic education.
Through its School of Education and Life-Long Learning (SELLL), UEW will support GNACOPS members in acquiring professional teacher status and organising continuous professional development programmes. These programmes will ensure that private school educators and administrators stay updated with the latest knowledge, skills, and competencies essential for effective teaching, learning, and school management.
Prof. Stephen Jobson Mitchual, Vice-Chancellor of UEW, expressed his enthusiasm for the MoU, emphasising its potential to significantly enhance the management capabilities of private school proprietors and the teaching proficiency of their staff.
“Education is about the holistic training of students, morally and ethically, among other aspects. If we do not place the right teacher with the right attitude and knowledge in the classroom, all our educational reforms may not succeed. This partnership is crucial for the betterment of our nation,” he stated.
Mrs. Wilhelmina Tete-Mensah, Acting Registrar of UEW, reiterated the university’s commitment to ensuring the success of the partnership, pledging full support to turn the agreement into a mutually beneficial endeavour.
Prof. Hinneh Kusi, Acting Dean of SELLL, affirmed SELLL’s dedication to the agreement, highlighting its alignment with UEW’s vision and mission to enhance the quality of private school education.
Mr. Obenfo Nana Kwasi Gyetuah, National Executive Director of GNACOPS, expressed gratitude to UEW for its commitment to advancing teacher professional development in the private education sector. He emphasised the importance of equipping school owners and managers with the necessary skills to effectively run their institutions.
This partnership between UEW and GNACOPS marks a significant step towards improving the standards of private education in Ghana, promising a brighter future for students and educators alike.
