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Teaching practice contributing to effective teacher preparation at the University of Education, Winneba

In a study on Pre-service teachers’ Perception of the Mentorship and Supervision Experience during Student Internship programme in Ghana by Dr. James Awuni Azure, Prof. Jophus Anamuah-Mensah and Prof. Akwasi Asabere-Ameyaw, student interns were reported to have observed that, teaching practice organise for them as part of their degree requirement helps them to develop pedagogical knowledge, confidence and classroom management skills for teaching in the classroom.

UEW signs MOU with Mampong College of Technical Education

Prof. Mawutor Avoke in a handshake with the Principal of Mampong Technical Institute

The University of Education, Winneba has concluded a pact with the Mampong College of Technical Education as part of the processes to aid the Colleges of Education in a smooth transition into tertiary status. “the Colleges of Education are our cherished partners in ensuring quality teacher education, training and quality education delivery in Ghana and beyond” the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mawutor Avoke said this in his welcome address to the representatives of the Mampong College of Technical Education at a ceremony held in the council chamber on Wednesday 14th September, 2016.

Use of local materials as make-up kits for stage and film productions

Makeup is a key element in the transformation of the actor to enhance the illusion that the actor has become the character. However, owing to the unavailability of standard makeup kits on the market, both stage and screen makeup artist are often handicapped in their attempts to create the desired illusion.

Off-Campus access e- resources

UEW Library has introduced off-campus access to its e-resources for students and staff. To access any University Library’s e- Resources (such as JSTOR, Emerald etc.) you need to be identified as a UEW student or staff to have free access.

On- Campus access of e-resources

When you are on campus it is very easy to access the e- Resources. Simply connect your computer to the Internet via the University’s network:

Department of Home Economics Interacts with Students

As part of the annual scheduled activities of the Department of Home Economics, an interactive session has been held for students to help them acclimatize to the 2016/17 academic year. The interaction which was held on 7th September, 2016 at the forecourt of the department building brought together 500 students from both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Effect of parental support on educational achievement of the girl child in the Simpa fishing community

Benedicta interviewing a parent of a girl child at the beach fish market at Y1pemso.

Girls were basically regarded as homemakers and people perceived the kitchen as the most suitable place for the girl but some parents over exaggerate this situation. In view of this, parents who are not academically and financially endowed prefer to sponsor their sons in neglect of their daughters. They are of the pessimistic view that girls could easily get pregnant along the line and drop out of school, hence, denying their girls from schooling. - Benedicta Ahomah Bioh, UEW Home Economics Department

UEW holds Pre-Academic Orientation for Fresh Students

A one week pre–intensive academic orientation programme to welcome fresh students has commenced at the Winneba campus of the University of Education, Winneba.

The orientation has been scheduled from Wednesday, 24th August to Friday, 2nd September, 2016. The eight day rigorous programme has various facilitators presenting on many vital topics to enlighten students on all areas pertaining to their stay on campus.

The orientation presentations include the following topics:

Centre for Conflict, Human Rights and Peace Studies (CHRAPS)

The University of Education, Winneba has established a “Centre for Conflict, Human Rights and Peace Studies” (CHRAPS) in the Department of Social Studies Education of the Faculty of Social Science Education. The Centre, which is established on the Winneba campus of the University of Education, Winneba, has the same status as an academic department.

UEW CONGRATULATES NEENYI GHARTEY VII ON HIS 20TH ANNIVERSARY AND 60TH BIRTHDAY

The University of Education, Winneba has congratulated Neenyi Ghartey VII on the occasion of his 20th Anniversary as the Oma Odefe and 60th Birthday.

Quantities of assorted items were presented to him at his palace on Wednesday 17th August, 2016.

Presenting the items on behalf of the University, the Deputy Registrar in charge of Academic Affairs, Mrs. Wilhelmina Tete-Mensah congratulated him and asked for God’s Blessings over his life.

Report on workshop on the use of the ‘R’ econometrics software

The Department of Economics Education in collaboration with Department of Business Education organised a workshop from August 8-12, 2016, on the use of econometric software called "R" at the computer laboratory of the Department of Economics Education at the Faculty Block (North Campus). "R" is an open source software downloadable from the Internet, It is a language and environment for statistical computing and graphics.

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