ACCRA COLLEGE OF

EDUCATION

DEGREE IN BASIC EDUCATION

STUDENT'S HANDBOOK

Gye Nyame Shall forever live!!!

ACCRA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

DEGREE IN BASIC EDUCATION

STUDENTS’ HANDBOOK

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PREFACE
I welcome you to Accra College of Education (AcCE), the only College of Education in the Capital City
of Ghana and congratulate you on your decision to be a teacher. The College offer a four-year Degree in
Basic Education course which adequately trains people to teach at the Primary and Junior High Schools in
the country.
To help you go through the course successfully you are encouraged to read this Handbook carefully to gain
firsthand information about the entire programme and the policies governing
It is my fervent hope that this Handbook will answer most of your questions and serve as a useful guide
towards your studies and social activities on campus.
I wish you a happy and successful stay in the College as you pursue your academic professional training
in the College.

DR. SAMUEL AWINKENE ATINTONO

PRINCIPAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Preface

2. General Information on Accra College of Education

3. Vision/Mission/ Brief History

4. Membership of the College Council

5. Admission requirements

6. Course Structure

7. Mode of Assessment for Degree in Basic Education Students

8. Examination Rules and Regulations

9. Examination Offences

10. Ethics and Code of Conduct for Trainees in

Colleges of Education

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ACCRA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
Postal Address - P.O. Box LG. 221, Legon, Ghana
Telephone - (233-302) 500961
Email - principal@acce.edu.gh
Website - acce.edu.gh
Academic year - September to July
Language of Instruction - English
Bankers - Bank of Ghana, Accra Ghana
Agricultural Development Bank,
Madina, Ghana

All communications should be addressed to

The Principal
Accra College of Education
P.O. Box LG. 221
Legon
Ghana.

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OUR VISION
AcCE is committed to be the ultimate centre of excellence for quality teacher education in Ghana and
beyond.
OUR MISSION
To train and orient student teachers to become competent professional teachers of high caliber for basic
schools in Ghana and beyond through quality teaching and learning, research and application of modern
technologies.

BRIEF HISTORY

Accra College of Education was established in November, 1962 at Accra New Town as a Government
Teacher Training College with an initial intake of nineteen (19) students. The College was moved to its
present site at East Legon in January, 1985.

It remained the only non-residential teacher training college until October, 2001 when it gained its full
residential status. Over the years, the College has ran different programmes including Certificate ‘A’ 4-
year Post Middle; Certificate ‘A’ 2-year Post Secondary; 2-Year Modular Post Middle for pupil teachers;
Certificate ‘A’ 3-Year Post Secondary, 3-Year Diploma in Basic Education and is currently running 4-Year
Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood, 4-Year Bachelor in Primary Education, and 4-Year Bachelor in
Junior High Education programmes with specializations largely in the Social Sciences.

The College was initially affiliated to the University of Cape Coast until 2018 that it had new affiliation
with the University of Ghana, Legon. The College has eight academic departments: Languages, Social
Sciences, Education Studies, Visual Arts, Mathematics/ICT, Home Economics, Science and Early
Childhood Education.

The College also currently has nine non-academic departments/Units: Central Administration, Internal
Audit, Library, Catering, Works and Estates, Finance and Accounts, Laboratory, Security, Sanitation and
General Labour, Procurement and Stores, Transport and ICT. The College has a staff strength of 121
comprising 54 academic staff and 67 non-academic staff.

The student population stands at 1071 comprising 616 males and 455 females for the 2020/2021 academic
year. The College graduates serve at all levels in the country’s educational institutions as well as in the
civil and public service at top management positions. Others have become very successful in their private
businesses. Various Principals have contributed greatly to the upliftment of the College since its inception

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to date. Table 1 depicts the various Principals and their tenure of office. The current Principal, Dr. Samuel
Awinkene Atintono, was duly appointed as the 7th Principal of Accra College of Education on November
1, 2018 through competitive interview spearheaded by the National Council for Tertiary Education
(NCTE).

COLLEGE COUNCIL

Rt. Rev. Dr. D. S. M. Torto - Chairman, Government Nominee

Dr. Samuel A. Atintono - Principal

Mrs. Esther Jones Safo - Government Nominee

Mrs. Felicia Agyeibea Okai - Government Nominee

Mrs. Janet Jambia Alhassan - Government Nominee

Prof. Nii Noi Dowuona - NCTE Representative

Mr. Isaac Nsarko Biney - NTC Representative

Prof. Linda Dzama Forde - UCC Representative

Dr. Mrs. Angela Tena Mensah - GES Representative

Prof. Christopher A. Okpoti - Alumni Representative

Mr. Samuel D. Quansah - Teaching Staff Rep.

Mr. Philip K. Avudoahor - Non-Teaching Staff Rep.

Mr. Bright Bosomtwe - SRC Representative

IN ATTENDANCE

Mrs. Elizabeth Aikins - Vice Principal

Mr. Kofi Asante Aninakwah - Finance Officer

Mr. Clement Afriyie Oppong - College Secretary

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 PRINCIPAL OFFICERS

Council Chairman - Rt. Rev. Dr. D. S. M. Torto

Principal - Dr. Samuel Awinkene Atintono
HEADS OF ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT
Languages……………………………………………………… Mr. Innocent Sraha
Mathematics and ICT…………………………………………... Mr. Benjamin A. Tetteh
Science…………………………………………………………. Mrs. Antwiwaa Opoku
Social Sciences………………………………………………… Dr. Bernice Oteng
Educational Studies……………………………………………. Mr. Ebenezer Bamfo Aidoo
Early Childhood……………………………………………….. Mrs. Mary Magdalene Awuku-Larbi
Visual Arts………………………………………………………Mrs. Margaret A. A. Anakwa
Home Economics……………………………………………… .Ms. Mary Naa Addo

HEADS OF HALLS
Nii Anyetei Kwakwranya II (Male)……………………………Mr. Seth Ankonam Coker
Nii Anyetei Kwakwranya II (Female)…………………………Ms. Freda Quao
Ama Hesse (Male)……………………………………………..Mr. Fidelis Kamaayi
Ama Hesse (Female)…………………………………………...Ms. Mary Addo
Naa Gberbie (Male)…………………………………………….Mr. Manasseh Cudjoe
Naa Gberbie (Female)…………………………………………..Ms. Halimatu Sardia Jibril
Christiana Bampo Henaku (Male)………………………………Mr. Paul Ekpe
Christiana Bampo Henaku (Female) …………………………..Ms. Pearl Adiza Baba

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ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS
Subjects offered by the various Departments are as follows

1. Department of Languages - English Language, Ga, Dangme, Ewe, Twi

2. Department of Mathematics - Mathematics, Information Communication Technology
(ICT)
3. Department of Science - General Science, Physical Education, Agricultural
Science
4. Department of Social Science - Environmental and Social Studies:
Religious and Moral Education,
Music and Dance;
HIV/AIDS Education
5. Department of Home Economics - Art Education; Sewing, Catering
6. Department of Education Studies - Education Studies

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1.0 ADMISSION INFORMATION
The admission procedures and processes of Accra College of Education is not entirely different from that
of the tertiary institutions in Ghana. The admission information of Accra College of Education is made up
of admission policy and requirements.

1.1 ADMISSION POLICY

Accra College of Education admits all qualified students without reference to ethnicity, religion or politics.

1.2 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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

i. 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.
ii. 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.
iii. 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.

1.3 EXIT REQUIREMENTS

Students are expected to accumulate a minimum of 165 credits.

The student teacher must

 fully meet the National Teachers’ Standards (NTS)

 achieve a minimum CGPA of 1.5 in all courses
 successful completion of 168 days school experience (supported teaching in schools)

2.0 STUDENTS FACILITIES

The College is a residential institution which provides accommodation in Halls of residence to its students.
Male students live separately from their female counterparts but every hall consists of both male and female
students. There are four Halls, namely:
 Nii Anyetei Kwakwranya II Hall
 Ama Hesse Hall
 Narh Gberbie Hall
 Christiana Bampo Henaku Hall

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Each hall is managed by two Tutors, two prefects (male and female) and their assistants.

2.1 Meals
All students are provided with meals at the College Cafeteria and are prohibited from cooking in the halls
of residence.
2.2 Religious activities
A Chaplaincy Board co-ordinate the activities of all religious groups
2.3 Social life
Social life on the campus is organized mainly by the Student's Representatives Council in collaboration
with the Hall tutors and other sub-committees in the College

3.0 STUDENTS REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL (SRC)

The students' representative council represents students interest at the college and is responsible for the
maintenance of discipline and goodwill between the administration, staff and students
The officers are elected by all students annually by a ballot during the Second Semester to serve the
following academic year.
All students are automatic members of the SRC. Members pay dues to generate income to finance its
programmes and activities.

4.0 LIBRARY
A well-equipped library with internet facilities is available and opened to all students.
5.0 COUNSELLING CENTRE
The centre offers professional counseling to all students on campus. Counselling is confidential and is
provided on request or with the concern of the individual.

6.0 COMPUTER LABORATORY

A computer laboratory which has over 30 computers are connected with functional internet connectivity
and is available to all students

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7.0 TEACHING AND LEARNING MATERIALS RESOURCE CENTRE
The Teaching and Learning Materials Resource Centre is available for practical learning. The College also
runs a business centre where various services are offered - such as photocopies, printing - and College
branded products are sold.
8.0 CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
There are various activities to develop active social lives of students. There are clubs and societies, various
religious bodies and organizations which students can join to ensure a holistic development.
There are events like SRC week, Inter Hall games and Quiz competitions among others.

9.0 ORIENTATION FOR FRESHMEN

All first year students shall undergo a one-week orientation course to get them settle for effective teaching
and learning

10.0 MATRICULATION
All fresh students shall be matriculated on a specified date. All matriculants shall sign the matriculation
register.
Any student who does not undergo the matriculation ceremony or sign the matriculation register is not a
bonafide student of Accra College of Education,
11.0 OFFICIAL NAMES
Students will be known and called by the names provided on their admission forms throughout the 4-year
programme. No change of name will be allowed.

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12.0 PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The B.Ed. Early Grade Specialisms Programme Course Structure

CODE COURSE TITLE T P C

YEAR ONE SEMESTER 1
TEEG 101 Foundations of Education in Ghana 2 2 3
TEEG 103 Inclusive School-Based Inquiry 2 2 3
TEEG 105 Introduction to Language and Literacy 2 2 3
TEEG 107 Introduction to Learning and Applying Number & Algebra 2 2 3
UGTE 101 Introduction to Integrated Science I1 2 2 3
TEEG 109 Foundations of Social Studies and Technical Vocational 2 2 3
Education and Training (TVET)
TSTS 101 STS: Beginning Teaching I 0 6 3
SUB-TOTAL 12 18 21

YEAR ONE SEMESTER 2

TEEG 102 Psychological Basis of Learning 2 2 3
UGTE 102 Introduction to Information and Communication 2 2 3
Technology2
UGTE 104 Communication Skills3 2 2 3
TEEG 104 Learning, Teaching and Applying Geometry and Handling 2 2 3
Data
TEEG 106 Introduction to Integrated Science II for Early Grade 2 2 3
UGTE 106 Intersection of Physical Activity, Sports, Music and 2 2 3
Dance4

1 This is a University Required Course

2 This is a University Required Course
3 This is a University Required Course
4 This is a University Required Course

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TSTS 102 STS: Beginning Teaching II 0 6 3
SUB-TOTAL 12 18 21
CUMULATIVE TOTAL 24 36 42

Year 2
YEAR TWO SEMESTER 1
TEEG 201 Nature of Early Grade Education 2 2 3
TEEG 203 Differentiated Planning and Learning for Early Grade 2 2 3
TEEG 205 Teaching Speaking and Listening for Early Grade 2 2 3
TEEG 207 Principles and Rules of Writing a Ghanaian Language 2 2 3
Introduction to English Language
TEEG 209 Theories in the Learning of Numeracy in the Early Grade 2 2 3
TEEG 211 Introduction to Early Grade Science I 2 2 3
UGTE 201 Ghanaian Identity, Culture and Arts 2 2 3
TSTS 201 STS: Developing Teaching I 0 6 3
SUB-TOTAL 14 20 24
CUMULATIVE TOTAL 38 56 66

YEAR TWO SEMESTER 2

COURSE TITLE
TEEG 202 Multimedia Development and Use for Early Grade 2 2 3
TEEG 204 Child Growth and Development 2 2 3

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TEEG 208 Structure of a Ghanaian Language 2 2 3
Introduction to Literature in English

TEEG 212 Teaching and Assessing Numeracy I for Early Grade 2 2 3

TEEG 214 Early Grade Science II 2 2 3
TEEG 216 Policy Document and Syllabus Analysis in Physical 2 2 3
Education and Music for Early Grade
TSTS 202 STS: Developing Teaching II 0 12 6
SUB-TOTAL 12 24 24
CUMULATIVE TOTAL 50 80 90

Year 3
YEAR THREE SEMESTER 1
TEEG 301 Child Health, Safety and Security 2 2 3
TEEG 303 Guidance and Counselling for Early Grade 2 2 3
TEEG 305 Children’s Literature 2 2 3
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TEEG 307 Written Literature of a Ghanaian Language 2 2 3
English Language Curriculum for Early Grade

TEEG 309 Teaching and Assessing Numeracy II for Early Grade 2 2 3

TEEG 311 Introduction to Early Grade Science III 2 2 3
TEEG 313 Sports, PE, Music and Dance in Local and Global cultures 2 2 3
TSTS 301 STS: Embedding Teaching I 0 6 3

5 This course is made up of Structure of a Ghanaian Language and Introduction to Literature in English with separate
write-ups. Students will have to offer both courses.
6 This course is made up of Writing Literature of a Ghaiana Langauge and English Language Curriculum for Early Grade

with separate write-ups. Students will have to offer both courses

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 SUB-TOTAL 14 20 24
CUMULATIVE TOTAL 64 100 114

YEAR THREE SEMESTER 2

TEEG 302 Differentiated Assessment for Early Grade 2 2 3
TEEG 304 Inquiry and Action Research for Early Grade 2 2 3
TEEG 306 Teaching Early Grade Reading and Writing 2 2 3
TEEG 306 Literacy Across the Early Grade Curriculum 2 2 3
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TEEG Oral Literature of a Ghanaian Language 2 2 3
English Language Classroom Organisation, Management and
308/TEEG
Assessment
318

TSTS 302 STS: Embedding Teaching II 0 18 9

SUB-TOTAL 10 28 24
CUMULATIVE TOTAL 72 126 135

Year 4
YEAR FOUR SEMESTER 1
TSTS 401 STS: Extending Teaching (Internship) 0 24 12
TEEG 401 Portfolio Development 0 6 3
TEEG 403 Action Research Project 0 6 3
SUB-TOTAL 0 36 18

7This course is made up of Oral Literature of a Ghanaian Language and English Langauge Classroom Organisation
Management and Asessment with separate write-ups. Students will have to offer both courses

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 CUMMULATIVE TOTAL 72 162 153

YEAR FOUR SEMESTER 2

TEEG 402 Administration and Management of Early Grade 2 2 3
TEEG 404 Contemporary Issues in Early Grade Education 2 2 3
TEEG 406 Translation Practice 2 2 3
TSTS 402 STS: Extending Teaching (Post-Internship) 0 6 3
SUB-TOTAL 6 12 12

CUMULATIVE TOTAL 78 174 165

52 courses in all

The B.Ed. Upper Primary Specialisms Programme Course Structure

YEAR ONE SEMESTER 1 (1ST SEMESTER)
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE T P C
TEUP 101 Foundations of Education in Ghana 2 2 3
TEUP 103 Inclusive School-Based Inquiry 2 2 3
TEUP 105 Introduction to Language and Literacy 2 2 3
TEUP 107 Introduction to Learning and Applying Number and Algebra 2 2 3
UGTE 101 Introduction to Integrated Science I8 2 2 3
TEUP 109 2 2 3

TSTS 101 STS: Beginning Teaching I 0 6 3

SUB-TOTAL 12 18 21

YEAR ONE SEMESTER 2 (3RD SEMESTER)

COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE T P C
TEUP 102 Social, Cultural and Psychological Basis of Learning 2 2 3
UGTE 102 Introduction to Information and Communication Technology9 2 2 3

8 This is a University Required Course

9 This is a University Required Course

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 UGTE 104 Communication Skills10 2 2 3

TEUP 106 Learning, Teaching and Applying Geometry and Handling Data 2 2 3
TEUP 108 Introduction to Integrated Science II 2 2 3
UGTE 106 Physical Activity, Sports, Music and Dance11 2 2 3
TSTS 102 STS: Beginning Teaching II 0 6 3
SUB-TOTAL 12 18 21
CUMULATIVE TOTAL 24 36 42
YEAR TWO SEMESTER ONE (3RD SEMESTER)
Course Code Course Title T P C
TEUP 201 Differentiated Planning and Learning for Upper Primary 2 2 3
TEUP 203 Multimedia Development and Use for Upper Primary 2 2 3
TSTS 201 STS: Developing Teaching I 0 6 3
TEUP 205 Theories of Learning Mathematics for Upper Primary 2 2 3
TEUP 207 Integrated Science I for Upper Primary 2 2 3
TEUP 209 Ghanaian Identity, Culture and Art 2 2 3
TEUP 211 Introduction to English Language 2 2 3
Principles and Rules of Writing a Ghanaian Language
Literacy (Teaching Speaking and Listening) 2 2 3
Sub-total 14 10 24
Cumulative 66
Total
YEAR TWO SEMESTER TWO (4TH SEMESTER)
Course Code Course Title T P C
TEUP 202 Differentiated Assessment for Upper Primary 2 2 3
TEUP 204 Psychology of Learning in Middle Childhood 2 2 3
TSTS 202 STS: Developing Teaching II 0 12 6
TEUP 206 Teaching and Assessing Mathematics for Upper Primary 2 2 3
(Introductory)

TEUP 208 Integrated Science II for Upper Primary 2 2 3

10 This is a University Required Course

11 This is a University Required Course

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 TEUP 212 Introduction to Literature in English 2 2 3

TEUP 214 Analysis of Policy Documents and Syllabi in Music/PE 2 2 3

Sub-total 24
Cumulative 90
Total
YEAR THREE SEMESTER ONE (5TH SEMESTER)
Course Code Course Title T P C
TEUP 301 Guidance and Counselling for Upper Primary 2 2 3
TSTS 301 STS: Embedding Teaching I 0 6 3
TEUP 303 Teaching and Assessing Mathematics for Upper Primary 2 2 3
(Intermediate)
TEUP 305 Integrated Science III for Upper Primary 2 2 3
TEUP 307 English Language Curriculum for Upper Primary 2 2 3
TEUP 309 Literacy (Children’s Literature) 2 2 3
UGTE 301 Literacy (Teaching Reading and Writing for Upper Primary)12 2 2 3
TEUP 311 Sport, PE, Music and Dance in Local and Global Cultures 2 2 3
Sub-total 24
Cumulative 114
Total

YEAR THREE SEMESTER TWO (6th SEMESTER)

Course Code Course Title T P C
TEUP 302 Inquiry and Action Research for Upper Primary 2 2 3
TSTS 302 STS: Embedding Teaching II 0 18 9
TEUP 304 Teaching and Assessing Mathematics for Upper Primary 2 2 3
(Advanced)
TEUP 306 Preparing to Teach Upper Primary Science 2 2 3
TEUP 318 English Classroom Organisation Management and Assessment) 2 2 3
Oral Literature of a Ghanaian Language
TEUP 312 Literacy Across the Curriculum 2 2 3

5 This is a University Required Course

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 TEUP 314 Cultural Landscape and Food Production in Ghana 2 2 3
Sub-total 24
Cumulative 138
Total
YEAR FOUR SEMESTER ONE-INTERNSHIP (7TH SEMESTER)
Course Code Course Title T P C
TSTS 401 STS: Extending Teaching I (Internship) 0 24 12
TEUP 401 Portfolio Development 0 6 3
TEUP 403 Action Research Project 0 6 3
Sub-total 18
Cumulative 156
Total
YEAR FOUR SEMESTER TWO (8TH SEMESTER)
Course Code Course Title T P C
TEUP 402 School Administration and Management 2 2 3
TSTS 402 STS: Extending Teaching II (Post-Internship 2 2 3
Seminar)
TEUP 404 Translation Practice 2 2 3
UGTE 402 Written Literature of a Ghanaian Language 2 2 3

TEUP 406 Structure of a Ghanaian Language 2 2 3

Sub-total 15
Cumulative 171
Total

Part 3: JHS specialisms Programme Course Structure

YEAR ONE SEMESTER ONE (1ST SEMESTER)
Course Code Course Title: T P C
TEJS 101 Foundations of Education in Ghana 2 2 3
TEJS 103 Inclusive School-Based Inquiry 2 2 3

TEJS 105 Introduction to Language and Literacy 2 2 3

TEJS 107 Introduction to Learning and Applying Number and Algebra 2 2 3

UTGE 101 Introduction to Integrated Science I13 2 2 3

TEJS 109 Foundations of Social Studies and Technical Vocational Education 2 2 3

and Training (TVET)

13 This is a University Required Course

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 TSTS 101 STS: Beginning Teaching I 2 2 3

TEJS 111 Oral Communication and Language Usage in French 0 0 0

Sub-Total 21

YEAR ONE SEMESTER TWO (2ND SEMESTTER)

Course Code Course Title T P C

TEJS 102 Social, Cultural and Psychological Basis of Learning 2 2 3

UTGE 102 Introduction to Information and Communication Technonolgy14 2 2 3

UTGE 104 Communication Skills15 2 2 3

TEJS 104 Learning, Teaching and Applying Geometry and Handling Data 2 2 3

TEJS 106 Introduction to Integrated Science II 2 2 3

UTGE 106 Intersection of Physical Activity, Sports, Music and Dance16

TSTS 102 STS: Beginning Teaching II 2 2 3

TEJS 108 Written Communication and French Language Usage 0 0 0

Sub-Total 21

Cumulative 42
Year Total

YEAR TWO SEMESTER 1 (3RD SEMESTER)

Course Code Core Courses: Course Title T P C

TEJS 201 Differentiated Planning, Learning and Multimedia Development 2 2 3
for Junior High Schools17

TEJS 203 Teaching Speaking and Listening for JHS Teacher 2 2 3

TSTS 201 STS: Developing Teaching I18 2 2 3

Sub-Total for Semester Core Courses 9

14 This is a University Required Course

15 This is a University Required Course
16 This is a University Required Course
17 This is a pedagogy in ICT course
18 The contact days should be 6 days in a semester to give mentors enough time to interact with mentees but the credit

weighting should remain 3.

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Specialist Course in ICT T P C
TEJS 205 Educational and Instructional Technologies 2 2 3

TEJS 207 Multimedia Authoring in Education 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Ghanaian Language T P C

TEJS 209 Principles and Rules of Writing a Ghanaian Language 2 2 3
TEJS 211 Phonetics and Phonology of a Ghanaian Language 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist English T P C
TEJS 213 English Semantics 2 2 3
TEJS 215 Advanced English Grammar 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist History T P C
TEJS 217 Introduction to the Study of History 2 2 3
TEJS 219 Political History of Ghana – Chieftaincy and British Colonial Rule 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

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 Specialist Geography T P C

TEJS 221 Biophysical Environmental Systems 2 2 3

TEJS 223 Fundamentals of Human Geography 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Religious & Moral Education (RME) T P C

TEJS 225 Introduction to Religious and Moral Education (RME) 2 2 3

TEJS 227 Introduction to Christian Religion 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Integrated Science T P C

TEJS 229 Environmental Biology 2 2 3

TEJS 231 Particulate Nature of Chemistry 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist French T P C
TEJS 233 Nature of French and Communication in Specific Context 2 2 3

TEJS 235 Junior High School French Curriculum 2 2 3

TEJS 237 Introduction to linguistics in French 19 0 0 0

Semester Total 6

Specialist SEN T P C
TEJS 239 Communication Modes for Learners with Special Educational Needs 2 2 3

TEJS 241 Laws and Policies in Special Needs Education 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

19 Non-scoring course

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Specialist Mathematics T P C
TEJS 243 Theories in the Learning of Mathematics (Junior High School) 2 2 3

TEJS 245 Learning, Teaching and Applying Further Algebra 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Music and Dance T P C

TEJS 247 Dance Drama Composition 2 2 3

TEJS 249 Principles and Techniques of Music Composition 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Physical Education T P C

TEJS 251 Content and Foundational Knowledge in Physical Education 2 2 3
TEJS 253 Physical Education Curriculum and Organization of School Sports 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Social Studies T P C

TEJS 255 Introduction to Social Studies 2 2 3

TEJS 257 Population and Economic Development in Ghana 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist T P C
Agriculture
TEJS 259 Historical Development, Tools and Materials in Agriculture 2 2 3

TEJS 261 Environmental Effects on Agriculture and Entrepreneurship 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Home Economics T P C

TEJS 263 Philosophical Foundations of Home Economics 2 2 3

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TEJS 265 Manipulative Processes and Skills in Home Economics 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Technical T P C
TEJS 267 Introduction to Graphic Communication 2 2 3
TEJS 269 Design and Realisation I 2 2 3

TEJS 271 Metal and Automotive Technology I 2 2 3

TEJS 273 Wood Technology I 2 2 3

Semester Total 12

Specialist Visual Arts T P C

TEJS 275 History and Philosophical Foundations of Visual Arts 2 2 3
TEJS 277 Concepts and Foundational Skills in Drawing 2 2 3

TEJS 279 Introduction to 3-Dimensional Art 2 2 3

TEJS 281 Introduction to 2-Dimensional Art 2 2 3

Semester Total 12

Cumulative Semester Total for Visual Arts 21

YEAR TWO SEMESTER 2 (4TH SEMESTER)

Course Code Core Course: Course Title T P C

TEJS 202 Psychological Basis for Differentiated Assessment for Junior High 2 2 3
Schools

TEJS 204 Teaching Reading and Writing for JHS 2 2 3

TSTS 202 STS: Developing Teaching II 2 8 6

Sub-Total for Semester Core Courses 12

Specialist ICT T P C

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TEJS 206 Data Communication and Computer Networking 2 2 3

TEJS 208 Application Development in Education 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Ghanaian Language T P C

TEJS 212 Written Literature of a Ghanaian Language 2 2 3

TEJS 214 Morphology and Syntax of a Ghanaian Language 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist English T P C
TEJS 216 Teaching English 2 2 3

TEJS 218 Studies in Prose, Poetry & Drama 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist French T P C
TEJS 222 Methods of Teaching and Assessing French 2 2 3

TEJS 224 Francophone African Literature and Culture 2 2 3

TEJS 226 Phonetics and Phonology in French 0 0 0

Semester Total 9

Specialist Mathematics T P C
TEJS 228 Teaching and Assessing Junior High School Mathematics 2 2 3
(Introductory)

TEJS 232 Learning, Teaching and Applying Euclidean Geometry and 2 2 3

Trigonometry

Semester Total 6

Specialist Integrated Science T P C

TEJS 234 Introduction to Mechanics (Physics) 2 2 3

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TEJS 236 Biology Around Us 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Music & Dance T P C

TEJS 238 Policy Document and Syllabus Analysis for JHS 2 2 3
TEJS 242 Further Principles and Techniques in Music Composition 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Physical Education T P C

TEJS 244 Policy Document and Syllabus Analysis for JHS 2 2 3

TEJS 246 Physical Activity for Healthy Living 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist History T P C
TEJS 248 Political History of Ghana after Independence 2 2 3

TEJS 252 Socio-cultural History of Ghana 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Geography T P C
TEJS 254 Map Use and Interpretation 2 2 3

TEJS 256 Theory and Practice of Geography 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Religious & Moral Education (RME) T P C

TEJS 258 Introduction to Islamic Religion 2 2 3

TEJS 262 Pedagogies and Approaches for Teaching RME 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist SEN T P C

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TEJS 264 Related Services in Special Needs Education 2 2 3

TEJS 266 Assistive and Adaptive Technologies 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Social Studies T P C

TEJS 268 Socio-Economic Development in Ghana 2 2 3

TEJS 272 Governance and Citizenship 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Agriculture T P C
TEJS 274 Agricultural Policies and Associations 2 2 3

TEJS 276 Agricultural Resources and Technology 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Home Economics T P C
TEJS 278 Application of Theories and Principles in Clothing and Textiles 2 2 3

TEJS 282 Application of Theories and Principles in Food and Nutrition 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Technical T P C
TEJS 284 Design and Realisation II 2 2 3

TEJS 286 Engineering Drawing 2 2 3

TEJS 288 Construction Technology I 2 2 3

TEJS 292 Basic Electricals and Electronics 2 2 3

Semester Total 12

Cumulative Semester Total for Technical 24

Specialist Visual Arts T P C

TEJS 294 Idea Development 2 2 3

TEJS 296 Composition and Creative Expressions 2 2 3

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TEJS 298 Figure and Perspective Drawing 2 2 3

TEJS 298a Curriculum Studies in Visual Arts 2 2 3

Semester Total 12

Cumulative Semester Total for Visual Arts 24

YEAR THREE SEMESTER ONE (5TH SEMESTER)

Course Code Core Courses: Course Title T P C

TEJS 301 Guidance and Counselling for Junior High Schools 2 2 3

TEJS 303 English Language Curriculum for JHS 2 2 3

TSTS 301 STS: Embedding Teaching I 2 2 3

Sub-Total for Semester Core Courses 9

Specialist ICT T P C
TEJS 305 Database Systems and Software Development 2 2 3

TEJS 307 Web and Mobile Applications Development in Education 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Ghanaian Language T P C

TEJS 309 Comprehension and Summary of a Ghanaian Language 2 2 3

TEJS 311 Advanced Grammar of a Ghanaian Language 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist English T P C
TEJS 313 Sociolinguistics 2 2 3

TEJS 315 Stylistics 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist French T P C
TEJS 317 Morphology and Syntax of French 2 2 3
TEJS 319 Vocabulary and French Orthography 2 2 3

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Semester Total 6

Specialist Mathematics T P C
TEJS 321 Teaching and Assessing Junior High School Mathematics 2 2 3
(Intermediate)

TEJS 323 Learning, Teaching and Applying Calculus 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Integrated Science T P C

TEJS 325 Energy and Force Fields 2 2 3

TEJS 327 Preparing to Teach Integrated Science 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist History T P C
TEJS 329 Curriculum and Assessment in History 2 2 3
TEJS 331 Economic History of Ghana: Pre-Colonial to the End of the Colonial 2 2 3
Period

Semester Total 6

Specialist Geography T P C
TEJS 333 Weather and Climate 2 0 3

TEJS 335 Regional Geography of Africa 2 0 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Religious & Moral Education (RME) T P C

TEJS 337 Introduction to African Traditional Religion 2 2 3

TEJS 339 JHS RME Content and Pedagogies I 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

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Specialist SEN T P C
TEJS 341 Inclusive Teaching Strategies 2 2 3
TEJS 343 Augmentative and Alternative Communication 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Music and Dance T P C

TEJS 345 ICT Integration, Equipment Maintenance in Music and Dance 2 2 3

TEJS 347 Performance Practice - African Dance Genres & Art Music 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialism Physical Education T P C

TEJS 349 Practice and Coaching Limited Contact Sports 2 2 3
TEJS 351 Entrepreneurial and Life Skills through Sports 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Social Studies T P C

TEJS 353 Environmental and Social Issues in Contemporary Ghana 2 2 3

TEJS 355 Conflict Management and Peace Building 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Agriculture T P C
TEJS 357 Scientific Approaches to Solving Agricultural Problems 2 2 3

TEJS 359 Sustainable Agricultural Practices 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Home Economics T P C
TEJS 361 Processes and Procedures in Clothing and Textiles 2 2 3

TEJS 363 Processes and Procedures in Food and Nutrition 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

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 Specialist Technical20 T P C
TEJS 365 Design and Realisation III 2 2 3

TEJS 367 Building Drawing 2 2 3

TEJS 369 Metal and Automotive Technology II 2 2 3

TEJS 371 Wood Technology II 2 2 3

TEJS 373 Construction Technology II 2 2 3

TEJS 375 Electrical Machines 2 2 3

Semester Total

Specialist Visual Arts21 T P C

TEJS 377 Introduction to Basketry 2 2 3
TEJS 379 Introduction to Pottery and Ceramics 2 2 3

TEJS 381 Introduction to Leatherworks 2 2 3

TEJS 383 Introduction to Jewelry and Beadmaking 2 2 3

TEJS 385 Introduction to Sculpture 2 2 3

TEJS 387 Introduction to Picture Making 2 2 3

TEJS 389 Introduction Graphic Design 2 2 3

TEJS 391 Introduction to Textile Design 2 2 3

TEJS 393 Methods of Teaching Visual Arts 2 2 3

TEJS 395 Professional Ethics and the Visual Arts Practitioner 2 2 3

Semester Total 12

Cumulative Semester Total for Visual Arts 21

YEAR THREE SEMESTER TWO (6TH SEMESTER)

Course Code Core Courses: Course Title T P C

TEJS 302 Inquiry and Action Research for Junior High Schools 2 2 3

These are elective courses and student teachers will choose two to make their 12 credit requirement.
20

These are elective courses and student teachers will choose 2 (One 2D and One 3D) in addition to 2 Core Course –
21

Methods of Teaching Visual Arts to make their 12 credit requirement.

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 TEJS 304 Literacy Across the Curriculum for JHS 2 2 3

TSTS 302 STS: Embedding Teaching II 3 12 9

Sub-Total for Semester Core Courses 15

Specialist ICT T P C
TEJS 306 Technology Leadership and Management 2 2 3

Semester Total 3

emester Total T P C
TEJS 308 Customs and Institutions of a Ghanaian Language 2 2 3

Semester Total 3

Specialist English T P C
TEJS 312 Phonetics & Phonology of English 2 2 3

Semester Total 3

Specialist French T P C
TEJS 314 Listening Comprehension and Textual Analysis in French 2 2 3

TEJS 316 Socio-linguistics and Language Policy in French22 0 0 0

Semester Total 3

Specialist History T P C
TEJS 318 Economic History of Ghana – The Post-Independence Era 2 2 3

Semester Total 3

Specialist Geography T P C
TEJS 322 Geography Curriculum and Pedagogy 3 0 3

Semester Total 3

22 This is a non-scoring course

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Specialist Religious and Moral Education (RME) T P C
TEJS 324 Junior High School RME Content and Pedagogies II 2 2 3

Semester Total 3

Specialist Integrated Science T P C

TEJS 326 Teaching Strategies and Assessments 2 2 3

Semester Total 3

Specialist Mathematics T P C
TEJS 328 Teaching and Assessing Junior High Mathematics (Advanced) 2 2 3

Semester Total 3

Specialist Social Studies T P C

TEJS 332 Assessment Techniques in Social Studies 2 2 3

Semester Total 3

Specialist SEN T P C
TEJS 334 Autism Spectrum Disorders and Specific Learning Disabilities 2 2 3

Semester Total 3

Specialist Music and Dance T P C

TEJS 336 Assessment and STS preparatory activities in Music and Dance 2 2 3

Semester Total 3

Specialist Physical Education T P C

TEJS 338 Measuring Physical Activity and Assessment of Learning 2 2 3

Semester Total 3

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 Specialist Agriculture T P C
TEJS 342 Assessment Techniques in Agriculture 2 2 3

Semester Total 3

Home Economics T P C
TEJS 344 Assessment Techniques in Home Economics 2 2 3

Semester Total 3

Specialist Technical T P C
TEJS 346 Assessment Techniques in Technical Education 2 2 3

TEJS 348 Entrepreneurship in Technical Education 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Visual Arts23 T P C

TEJS 352 Studio Practice in Picture Making 2 12 6

TEJS 354 Studio Practice in Graphic Design 2 12 6

TEJS 356 Studio Practice in Textile Design 2 12 6

TEJS 358 Assessment Techniques in Visual Arts 2 2 3

Semester Total 9
Cumulative Semester Total for Visual Arts

Part 3: The B.Ed. Junior High School Specialisms Programme Course Structure
YEAR ONE SEMESTER ONE (1ST SEMESTER)

Course Code Course Title: T P C

TEJS 101 Foundations of Education in Ghana 2 2 3

TEJS 103 Inclusive School-Based Inquiry 2 2 3

TEJS 105 Introduction to Language and Literacy 2 2 3

TEJS 107 Introduction to Learning and Applying Number and Algebra 2 2 3

23 These are elective courses and student teachers will choose two to make their 6 credit requirement.

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 UTGE 101 Introduction to Integrated Science I24 2 2 3

TEJS 109 Foundations of Social Studies and Technical Vocational Education 2 2 3

and Training (TVET)
TSTS 101 STS: Beginning Teaching I 2 2 3

TEJS 111 Oral Communication and Language Usage in French 0 0 0

Sub-Total 21

YEAR ONE SEMESTER TWO (2ND SEMESTTER)

Course Code Course Title T P C
TEJS 102 Social, Cultural and Psychological Basis of Learning 2 2 3

UTGE 102 Introduction to Information and Communication Technonolgy25 2 2 3

UTGE 104 Communication Skills26 2 2 3

TEJS 104 Learning, Teaching and Applying Geometry and Handling Data 2 2 3

TEJS 106 Introduction to Integrated Science II 2 2 3

UTGE 106 Intersection of Physical Activity, Sports, Music and Dance27

TSTS 102 STS: Beginning Teaching II 2 2 3

TEJS 108 Written Communication and French Language Usage 0 0 0

Sub-Total 21

Cumulative 42
Year Total
YEAR TWO SEMESTER 1 (3RD SEMESTER)

Course Code Core Courses: Course Title T P C

TEJS 201 Differentiated Planning, Learning and Multimedia Development for 2 2 3
Junior High Schools28

TEJS 203 Teaching Speaking and Listening for JHS Teacher 2 2 3

TSTS 201 STS: Developing Teaching I29 2 2 3

24 This is a University Required Course

25 This is a University Required Course
26 This is a University Required Course
27 This is a University Required Course
28 This is a pedagogy in ICT course
29 The contact days should be 6 days in a semester to give mentors enough time to interact with mentees but the credit

weighting should remain 3.

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Sub-Total for Semester Core Courses 9

Specialist Course in ICT T P C

TEJS 205 Educational and Instructional Technologies 2 2 3

TEJS 207 Multimedia Authoring in Education 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Ghanaian Language T P C

TEJS 209 Principles and Rules of Writing a Ghanaian Language 2 2 3

TEJS 211 Phonetics and Phonology of a Ghanaian Language 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist English T P C
TEJS 213 English Semantics 2 2 3

TEJS 215 Advanced English Grammar 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist History T P C
TEJS 217 Introduction to the Study of History 2 2 3
TEJS 219 Political History of Ghana – Chieftaincy and British Colonial Rule 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Geography T P C

TEJS 221 Biophysical Environmental Systems 2 2 3

TEJS 223 Fundamentals of Human Geography 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Religious & Moral Education (RME) T P C

TEJS 225 Introduction to Religious and Moral Education (RME) 2 2 3

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 TEJS 227 Introduction to Christian Religion 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Integrated Science T P C

TEJS 229 Environmental Biology 2 2 3
TEJS 231 Particulate Nature of Chemistry 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist French T P C
TEJS 233 Nature of French and Communication in Specific Context 2 2 3

TEJS 235 Junior High School French Curriculum 2 2 3

TEJS 237 Introduction to linguistics in French 30 0 0 0

Semester Total 6

Specialist SEN T P C
TEJS 239 Communication Modes for Learners with Special Educational Needs 2 2 3

TEJS 241 Laws and Policies in Special Needs Education 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Mathematics T P C
TEJS 243 Theories in the Learning of Mathematics (Junior High School) 2 2 3

TEJS 245 Learning, Teaching and Applying Further Algebra 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Music and Dance T P C

TEJS 247 Dance Drama Composition 2 2 3
TEJS 249 Principles and Techniques of Music Composition 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

30 Non-scoring course

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Specialist Physical Education T P C
TEJS 251 Content and Foundational Knowledge in Physical Education 2 2 3

TEJS 253 Physical Education Curriculum and Organisation of School Sports 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Social Studies T P C

TEJS 255 Introduction to Social Studies 2 2 3

TEJS 257 Population and Economic Development in Ghana 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist T P C
Agriculture
TEJS 259 Historical Development, Tools and Materials in Agriculture 2 2 3

TEJS 261 Environmental Effects on Agriculture and Entrepreneurship 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Home Economics T P C

TEJS 263 Philosophical Foundations of Home Economics 2 2 3
TEJS 265 Manipulative Processes and Skills in Home Economics 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Technical T P C
TEJS 267 Introduction to Graphic Communication 2 2 3

TEJS 269 Design and Realisation I 2 2 3

TEJS 271 Metal and Automotive Technology I 2 2 3

TEJS 273 Wood Technology I 2 2 3

Semester Total 12

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Specialist Visual Arts T P C
TEJS 275 History and Philosophical Foundations of Visual Arts 2 2 3
TEJS 277 Concepts and Foundational Skills in Drawing 2 2 3

TEJS 279 Introduction to 3-Dimensional Art 2 2 3

TEJS 281 Introduction to 2-Dimensional Art 2 2 3

Semester Total 12

Cumulative Semester Total for Visual Arts 21

YEAR TWO SEMESTER 2 (4TH SEMESTER)

Course Code Core Course: Course Title T P C

TEJS 202 Psychological Basis for Differentiated Assessment for Junior High 2 2 3
Schools

TEJS 204 Teaching Reading and Writing for JHS 2 2 3

TSTS 202 STS: Developing Teaching II 2 8 6

Sub-Total for Semester Core Courses 12

Specialist ICT T P C
TEJS 206 Data Communication and Computer Networking 2 2 3

TEJS 208 Application Development in Education 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Ghanaian Language T P C

TEJS 212 Written Literature of a Ghanaian Language 2 2 3

TEJS 214 Morphology and Syntax of a Ghanaian Language 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist English T P C

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TEJS 216 Teaching English 2 2 3

TEJS 218 Studies in Prose, Poetry & Drama 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist French T P C
TEJS 222 Methods of Teaching and Assessing French 2 2 3

TEJS 224 Francophone African Literature and Culture 2 2 3

TEJS 226 Phonetics and Phonology in French 0 0 0

Semester Total 9

Specialist Mathematics T P C
TEJS 228 Teaching and Assessing Junior High School Mathematics 2 2 3
(Introductory)

TEJS 232 Learning, Teaching and Applying Euclidean Geometry and 2 2 3

Trigonometry

Semester Total 6

Specialist Integrated Science T P C

TEJS 234 Introduction to Mechanics (Physics) 2 2 3

TEJS 236 Biology Around Us 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Music & Dance T P C

TEJS 238 Policy Document and Syllabus Analysis for JHS 2 2 3

TEJS 242 Further Principles and Techniques in Music Composition 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Physical Education T P C

TEJS 244 Policy Document and Syllabus Analysis for JHS 2 2 3

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TEJS 246 Physical Activity for Healthy Living 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist History T P C
TEJS 248 Political History of Ghana after Independence 2 2 3
TEJS 252 Socio-cultural History of Ghana 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Geography T P C
TEJS 254 Map Use and Interpretation 2 2 3

TEJS 256 Theory and Practice of Geography 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Religious & Moral Education (RME) T P C

TEJS 258 Introduction to Islamic Religion 2 2 3

TEJS 262 Pedagogies and Approaches for Teaching RME 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist SEN T P C
TEJS 264 Related Services in Special Needs Education 2 2 3

TEJS 266 Assistive and Adaptive Technologies 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Social Studies T P C

TEJS 268 Socio-Economic Development in Ghana 2 2 3

TEJS 272 Governance and Citizenship 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Agriculture T P C

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TEJS 274 Agricultural Policies and Associations 2 2 3

TEJS 276 Agricultural Resources and Technology 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Home Economics T P C
TEJS 278 Application of Theories and Principles in Clothing and Textiles 2 2 3

TEJS 282 Application of Theories and Principles in Food and Nutrition 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Technical T P C
TEJS 284 Design and Realisation II 2 2 3

TEJS 286 Engineering Drawing 2 2 3

TEJS 288 Construction Technology I 2 2 3

TEJS 292 Basic Electricals and Electronics 2 2 3

Semester Total 12

Cumulative Semester Total for Technical 24

Specialist Visual Arts T P C

TEJS 294 Idea Development 2 2 3

TEJS 296 Composition and Creative Expressions 2 2 3

TEJS 298 Figure and Perspective Drawing 2 2 3

TEJS 298a Curriculum Studies in Visual Arts 2 2 3

Semester Total 12

Cumulative Semester Total for Visual Arts 24

YEAR THREE SEMESTER ONE (5TH SEMESTER)

Course Code Core Courses: Course Title T P C

TEJS 301 Guidance and Counselling for Junior High Schools 2 2 3

TEJS 303 English Language Curriculum for JHS 2 2 3

TSTS 301 STS: Embedding Teaching I 2 2 3

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Sub-Total for Semester Core Courses 9

Specialist ICT T P C
TEJS 305 Database Systems and Software Development 2 2 3

TEJS 307 Web and Mobile Applications Development in Education 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Ghanaian Language T P C

TEJS 309 Comprehension and Summary of a Ghanaian Language 2 2 3

TEJS 311 Advanced Grammar of a Ghanaian Language 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist English T P C
TEJS 313 Sociolinguistics 2 2 3

TEJS 315 Stylistics 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist French T P C
TEJS 317 Morphology and Syntax of French 2 2 3

TEJS 319 Vocabulary and French Orthography 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Mathematics T P C
TEJS 321 Teaching and Assessing Junior High School Mathematics 2 2 3
(Intermediate)

TEJS 323 Learning, Teaching and Applying Calculus 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Integrated Science T P C

TEJS 325 Energy and Force Fields 2 2 3

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TEJS 327 Preparing to Teach Integrated Science 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist History T P C
TEJS 329 Curriculum and Assessment in History 2 2 3
TEJS 331 Economic History of Ghana: Pre-Colonial to the End of the Colonial 2 2 3
Period

Semester Total 6

Specialist Geography T P C
TEJS 333 Weather and Climate 2 0 3

TEJS 335 Regional Geography of Africa 2 0 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Religious & Moral Education (RME) T P C

TEJS 337 Introduction to African Traditional Religion 2 2 3

TEJS 339 JHS RME Content and Pedagogies I 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist SEN T P C
TEJS 341 Inclusive Teaching Strategies 2 2 3

TEJS 343 Augmentative and Alternative Communication 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Music and Dance T P C

TEJS 345 ICT Integration, Equipment Maintenance in Music and Dance 2 2 3

TEJS 347 Performance Practice - African Dance Genres & Art Music 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

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 Specialism Physical Education T P C
TEJS 349 Practice and Coaching Limited Contact Sports 2 2 3
TEJS 351 Entrepreneurial and Life Skills through Sports 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Social Studies T P C

TEJS 353 Environmental and Social Issues in Contemporary Ghana 2 2 3

TEJS 355 Conflict Management and Peace Building 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Agriculture T P C
TEJS 357 Scientific Approaches to Solving Agricultural Problems 2 2 3
TEJS 359 Sustainable Agricultural Practices 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Home Economics T P C
TEJS 361 Processes and Procedures in Clothing and Textiles 2 2 3

TEJS 363 Processes and Procedures in Food and Nutrition 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Technical31 T P C
TEJS 365 Design and Realisation III 2 2 3

TEJS 367 Building Drawing 2 2 3

TEJS 369 Metal and Automotive Technology II 2 2 3

TEJS 371 Wood Technology II 2 2 3

TEJS 373 Construction Technology II 2 2 3

TEJS 375 Electrical Machines 2 2 3

Semester Total

31 These are elective courses and student teachers will choose two to make their 12 credit requirement.

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 Specialist Visual Arts32 T P C
TEJS 377 Introduction to Basketry 2 2 3

TEJS 379 Introduction to Pottery and Ceramics 2 2 3

TEJS 381 Introduction to Leatherworks 2 2 3

TEJS 383 Introduction to Jewelry and Beadmaking 2 2 3

TEJS 385 Introduction to Sculpture 2 2 3

TEJS 387 Introduction to Picture Making 2 2 3

TEJS 389 Introduction Graphic Design 2 2 3

TEJS 391 Introduction to Textile Design 2 2 3

TEJS 393 Methods of Teaching Visual Arts 2 2 3

TEJS 395 Professional Ethics and the Visual Arts Practitioner 2 2 3

Semester Total 12

Cumulative Semester Total for Visual Arts 21

YEAR THREE SEMESTER TWO (6TH SEMESTER)

Course Code Core Courses: Course Title T P C

TEJS 302 Inquiry and Action Research for Junior High Schools 2 2 3

TEJS 304 Literacy Across the Curriculum for JHS 2 2 3

TSTS 302 STS: Embedding Teaching II 3 12 9

Sub-Total for Semester Core Courses 15

Specialist ICT T P C
TEJS 306 Technology Leadership and Management 2 2 3

Semester Total 3

emester Total T P C
TEJS 308 Customs and Institutions of a Ghanaian Language 2 2 3

These are elective courses and student teachers will choose 2 (One 2D and One 3D) in addition to 2 Core Course –
32

Methods of Teaching Visual Arts to make their 12 credit requirement.

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 Semester Total 3

Specialist English T P C
TEJS 312 Phonetics & Phonology of English 2 2 3

Semester Total 3

Specialist French T P C
TEJS 314 Listening Comprehension and Textual Analysis in French 2 2 3

TEJS 316 Socio-linguistics and Language Policy in French33 0 0 0

Semester Total 3

Specialist History T P C
TEJS 318 Economic History of Ghana – The Post-Independence Era 2 2 3

Semester Total 3

Specialist Geography T P C
TEJS 322 Geography Curriculum and Pedagogy 3 0 3

Semester Total 3

Specialist Religious and Moral Education (RME) T P C

TEJS 324 Junior High School RME Content and Pedagogies II 2 2 3

Semester Total 3

Specialist Integrated Science T P C

TEJS 326 Teaching Strategies and Assessments 2 2 3

Semester Total 3

Specialist Mathematics T P C

33 This is a non-scoring course

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TEJS 328 Teaching and Assessing Junior High Mathematics (Advanced) 2 2 3

Semester Total 3

Specialist Social Studies T P C

TEJS 332 Assessment Techniques in Social Studies 2 2 3

Semester Total 3

Specialist SEN T P C
TEJS 334 Autism Spectrum Disorders and Specific Learning Disabilities 2 2 3

Semester Total 3

Specialist Music and Dance T P C

TEJS 336 Assessment and STS preparatory activities in Music and Dance 2 2 3

Semester Total 3

Specialist Physical Education T P C

TEJS 338 Measuring Physical Activity and Assessment of Learning 2 2 3

Semester Total 3

Specialist Agriculture T P C
TEJS 342 Assessment Techniques in Agriculture 2 2 3

Semester Total 3

Home Economics T P C
TEJS 344 Assessment Techniques in Home Economics 2 2 3

Semester Total 3

Specialist Technical T P C
TEJS 346 Assessment Techniques in Technical Education 2 2 3

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 TEJS 348 Entrepreneurship in Technical Education 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Visual Arts34 T P C

TEJS 352 Studio Practice in Picture Making 2 12 6
TEJS 354 Studio Practice in Graphic Design 2 12 6

TEJS 356 Studio Practice in Textile Design 2 12 6

TEJS 358 Assessment Techniques in Visual Arts 2 2 3

Semester Total 9
Cumulative Semester Total for Visual Arts

YEAR FOUR SEMESTER ONE (7TH SEMESTER)

Course Code Core Courses: Course Title T P C

TSTS 401 Extending Teaching I (Internship) 0 24 12

TEJS 401 Portfolio Development 0 6 3

TEJS 403 Action Research Project 0 6 3

Sub-Total for Semester Core Courses 18

YEAR FOUR SEMESTER TWO (8TH SEMESTER)

Course
Core Courses: Course Title T P C
Code

TEJS 402 School Administration and Management 2 2 3

TSTS 402 STS: Extending Teaching II (Post-Internship) 2 2 3

34 These are elective courses and student teachers will choose two to make their 6 credit requirement.

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Sub-Total for Semester Core Courses 6

Specialist ICT T P C

TEJS 404 Laboratory Management and PC Maintenance 2 2 3

TEJS 406 Legal and Security Issues in ICT 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist French T P C

TEJS 408 Discourse Analysis and Translation in French 2 2 3

TEJS 412 Advanced Communication Skills in French 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Ghanaian Language T P C

TEJS 414 Translation Practice 2 2 3

TEJS 416 Creative Writing in a Ghanaian Language 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist English T P C

TEJS 418 African Literature 2 2 3

TEJS 422 Varieties of English 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist History T P C

TEJS 424 History of Arts, Science and Technology in Ghana 2 2 3

TEJS 426 History of Gender and Culture in Ghana 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Geography T P C

TEJS 428 Physical Geography 2 2 3

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TEJS 432 Population, Environment and Development 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Religious and Moral Education (RME) T P C

TEJS 434 Theories of Religious and Moral Development 2 2 3

TEJS 436 Critical Issues in Moral Education 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Science T P C

TEJS 438 Chemistry Around Us 2 2 3

TEJS 442 Properties of Matter and Electromagnetism 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Mathematics T P C

TEJS 444 Learning, Teaching and Applying Analytical Geometry 2 2 3

TEJS 446 Learning, Teaching and Applying Data Handling 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Music and Dance T P C

TEJS 448 Advance Music Technology 2 2 3

Professional Development in Advocacy in PES and

TEJS 452 2 2 3
Music

Semester Total 6

Specialist Physical Education T P C

TEJS 454 Practice and Coaching Full and Non-contact Sports 2 2 3

Professional Development and Advocacy in Physical

TEJS 456 2 2 3
Education, Sports and Music and Dance

Semester Total 6

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 Specialist SEN T P C

Advanced Communication Modes for Learners with

TEJS 458 2 2 3
Special Educational Needs

TEJS 462 Teaching Learners with Multiple Disabilities 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Social Studies T P C

TEJS 464 Regional Integration and International Relations 2 2 3

TEJS 466 Youth and National Development 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Agriculture T P C

TEJS 468 Agribusiness Management 2 2 3

TEJS 472 Agricultural Project 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Home Economics T P C

TEJS 474 Product Development in Home Economics 2 2 3

TEJS 476 Enterprise Management in Home Economics 2 2 3

Semester Total 6

Specialist Technical35 T P C

TEJS 478 Final Project Work (Technical) 2 2 3

TEJS 482 Metal and Automotive Technology III 2 2 3

TEJS 484 Wood Technology III 2 2 3

35 These are elective courses and student teachers will choose two to make their 12-credit requirement

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 TEJS 486 Construction Technology III 2 2 3

Power Generation, Transmission and Domestic

TEJS 488 2 2 3
Installation

Semester Total 12

Specialist Visual Arts36 T P C

TEJS 492 Studio Practice in Basketry (3D) 2 12 6

TEJS 494 Studio Practice in Jewellery and Beadmaking (3D) 2 12 6

TEJS 496 Studio Practice in Leatherworks (3D) 2 12 6

TEJS 498 Studio Practice in Pottery and Ceramics (3D) 2 12 6

TEJS 498a Studio Practice in Sculpture (3D) 2 12 6

TEJS 498b Developing Enterprise Skills in Visual Arts 2 2 3

TEJS 498c Project Work in Visual Arts

Semester Total 12

Cumulative Semester Total for Visual Arts

36These are a combination of core and elective courses and student teachers will choose 1elective and two core
courses to make their 12-credit requirement

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13. REGULATIONS FOR STUDENTS
Overview
a. Regulations affecting Students shall be made from time to time by the Academic Board in
accordance with the Colleges of Education Act, 2012 (Act 847). In addition to these Regulations,
each Hall and Department or any other unit of the College may issue its own rules governing the
conduct of Junior Members within its precincts, provided that such regulations are not inconsistent
with the general regulations made by the Academic Board Such regulations must be tabled before
the Academic Board
b. These regulations shall apply to all Students.
c. Ignorance of Regulation or of any Public Notice shall not be accepted as an excuse for breach,
Accordingly, every student on enrolment shall be required to obtain a copy of such College, Hall
and other regulations relating to his condition and which are for the time being in force.
d. Students shall conduct themselves in a quiet and orderly manner and shall pursue their studies with
all diligence, they shall observe the Statutes, regulations and orders made from time to time by the
appropriate authorities.
e. The operation of these Regulations is without prejudice to the application of the general laws of
Ghana, the Act and the Statutes which apply to all persons in the College.
f. The officers of the College who have a special responsibility, under the Principal for the discipline
of Students are the Dean of Student Affairs, Heads of Hall, Senior Tutors and Tutors and such
officers who may be appointed from time to time. It will be an offence to disobey these officers in
the discharge of their College duties.

Admission and Residence

a. A student who does not hold an award granted by the Government, or by an institution recognized
by the College, shall be required to pay all approved fees on or before registration.
b. A student whose accounts are in arrears and unpaid at the beginning of an academic year or semester
shall not normally be allowed to come into residence or attend lectures until his outstanding
accounts have been settled
c. Dates of Semesters are announced on College Notices. Students admitted to residence are required
to come into residence following registration and to remain continuously in residence until the last
day of semester unless permission is granted for temporary absence. Students who are non-resident
are required to register at the Halls to which they have been assigned.
d. Procedure regarding exeats is notified in the Hall Regulations. In cases of absence involving non
attendance at Lectures, Practical, or Examinations, the written permission of the Department
concerned must be obtained in addition to that of the Hall authorities.
e. Admission of students to the College shall be subject to their passing a Medical Examination
f. Membership of the Students Representative Council and respective sporting clubs is compulsory
for all students.

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 Names of Students
For the purposes of the College, students are known only by the names which they have signed in
the Application Form or Register of Matriculation and are known by those names only in the
sequence in which they were signed (that is, first name, middle name and surname).
g. Change of Name:
As an institutional policy, the College does not accept requests to change or amend names or other
records of students.

Attendance at Lectures and Examinations

a. Students are required to attend lectures and practical classes specified for their course of study, and
all such examinations as the College, or the departments may from time to time require, and to
perform all written and practical work prescribed for them.
b. Students who absent themselves from lectures and practical classes for a cumulative total of twenty-
five percent (25%) in any one semester will be deemed not to have satisfied attendance requirements
for the semester. Such Students shall be asked to withdraw from the College.
Use of Academic Dress
All students are required to wear the academic dress appropriate to their status on the following academic
and ceremonial occasions:
i. Matriculation
ii. Congregation and other occasions as required

Formation of Societies and Clubs

a. Student Societies and Clubs in the College shall be formed at the request of at least ten interested
students. In addition, there must be a Senior Member who will be the Senior Treasurer.
b. The request should be submitted for approval by the Academic Board through the Student
Representative Council and shall be accompanied by the recommendation of the Students'
Representative Council and the Constitution/Bye-laws of the proposed Society or Club.
c. The proposed Society or Club shall be formally promulgated in the College after the Academic
Board has given its approval.
d. Within three (3) months from the date of the promulgation of the Society or Club, the Secretary
shall deposit the names of persons holding principal offices of the Society or Club with the College
and the Dean of Students Affairs. Thereafter, the College Secretary and the Dean of Student Affairs
shall be furnished with the names of their Principal Officers, once a year.

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Public Functions within the College
a. Students who wish to organize any public function within or outside the Hall of Residence shall
obtain prior permission to the Dean of Student Affairs as appropriate. The Dean of Student Affairs
shall in turn inform the College Secretary and the Principal.
b. An application for permission to organize a function should provide the following information
i. Date and time of the function;
ii. place where the function is to take place
iii. names and description of tutors, Speakers, or Performers at the function
c. This information together with evidence of fulfillment by the organizers of any requirements
imposed by law in relation to the holding of such a function should normally reach the Head of
Hall/Dean of Student Affairs at least three days before the function takes place. The Head of
Hall/Dean of Student Affairs may impose such other requirements and conditions as may appear to
him to be necessary or desirable.
d. For the purpose of this section public function is one to which persons other than Senior and
students of the College are invited or entitled to attend.

Processions and Demonstrations

a. Any student or students wishing to organize a procession/demonstration in the College shall
notify the Dean of Student Affairs in writing with a copy to the College Secretary at least
three days before the procession/demonstration is due to take place.
b. The notification shall state the purpose of the procession/demonstration and the name(s) of
the organizer(s).
c. Students may not demonstrate or go on procession in or outside campus without the prior
written approval of the Dean of Student Affairs
d. The Dean of Student Affairs may prescribe special conditions; limitations or restrictions as
may be considered appropriate in the circumstances.
e. The procession/demonstration will follow an approved route and keep as close as possible
to the right side of the road in order to ensure free passage of traffic.
f. No procession/demonstration shall be held between the hours of 6 00pm and 6.00 am
g. During the procession/demonstration nothing shall be done or said that may occasion
violence or cause a breach of the peace.
h. If any acts of Violence and or breach of College Hall or other regulations occur during
procession/demonstration or other mass action, the perpetrators as well as the organizer(s)
shall be held jointly and severely responsible.
i. The fact that a procession/demonstration is not prohibited in no way implies the College has
either proved of or is in sympathy with its objectives
j. For processions/demonstrations outside the College, the organizer(s) should, in addition to
the foregoing, notify the Police and follow other requirements under the Public Order Act,
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Publications
a. The Principal will be informed of any intention to produce a student publication within the College
and his approval in writing shall be obtained for such a publication.
b. A copy of each issue will be lodged with the Principal, College Secretary and Dean of Student
Affairs as appropriate and the College Librarian on the day of publication.
c. Each issue shall state the name of the Editor, the Membership of the Editorial Board and the
Publisher
d. The members of the Editorial Board will be held jointly responsible for the full contents of each
issue of publication.

OFFENCES
Academic Offences
It shall be an offence for a student, knowingly:
i. forge or in any other way alter or falsify any document or evidence required by the College or to
circulate or make use of any such forged, altered or falsified document, whether do not document
your record be in print or electronic form:
ii. use or possess an unauthorized aid or aids or obtain unauthorized assistance in any academic
examination or semester test or in connection with any other form of academic work:
iii. impersonate another person, or to have another person impersonate, at any academic examination
or term test or in connection with any other form of academic work,
iv. represent, without acknowledgement of its authorship by another, an expression of an idea or work
of another in any academic examination or semester test or in connection with any other form of
academic work,
v. submit, without the knowledge and approval of the instructor to whom it is submitted, any academic
work for which credit has previously been obtained or is being sought in another course or
programme of study in the College or elsewhere,
vi. submit any academic work containing purported statement of fact or reference to a source which
has been concocted:
vii. engage in the sale of unpublished academic lecture material, such as lecture notes, handouts, slides
without authority:
viii. gain access or to procure or cause such access to be gained in any office or other facility of the
College or College official for purposes of depositing, altering or substituting examination material
for the benefit of the student or any other person;
ix. steals colleague's assignment; or
x. steal colleague’s answer script
xi. forge or in any other way alter or falsify any academic record of document, circulate or make use
of any such forged, adhered or falsified record, whether the record be is print or electronic form or
xii. engage in any form of academic cheating, dishonesty, misconduct, fraud or misrepresentation. not
herein otherwise described in order to obtain academic credit or other academic advantage of any
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b. A graduate of the College may be charged with any of the above offences committed knowingly
while he or she was an active student, when in the opinion of the College, the offence would have
resulted in a sanction had it been detected at the time it was committed.

c. Non-Academic Offences
Without prejudice to the application of the national laws by the Colleges, no student of the College
shall:
i. assault another person or threaten any other person with assault whether sexual or otherwise or
commit a crime against another person
ii. cause or threaten any other person with bodily harm, or cause any other to fear bodily harm;
iii. knowingly create a condition that unnecessarily endangers the health or safety of other persons;
iv. threaten any other person with damage to such person's property, or knowingly cause any other
person to fear damage to her or his property:
v. engage in a course of vexatious conduct that is directed at one or more specific individuals, and
 that is based on the race. ancestry, place of birth, origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship. sex,
sexual orientation, creed, age, marital status, family status, disability, receipt of public
assistance or record of offences of that individual or those individuals,
 that is known to be unwelcome; and
 that exceeds the bounds of freedom of expression or academic freedom as these are understood
in College policies and accepted practices, including but not restricted to those explicitly
adopted;
vi. cause by action, threat or otherwise, a disturbance that the member knows obstructs any activity
organized by the College or by any of its divisions, or the right of other members to carry on their
legitimate activities, to speak or to associate with others: For example, peaceful picketing or other
activity outside a class or meeting that does not substantially interfere with the communication
inside, or impede access to the meeting, is an acceptable expression of dissent;
vii. steal, knowingly take, destroy or damage premises of the College or any physical property that is
not his own;
viii. knowingly destroy or damage information or intellectual property belonging to the College or to
any of its members;
ix. in any manner whatsoever, knowingly deface the inside or outside of any building of the College;
x. knowingly possess effects or property of the Colleges appropriated without authorization;
xi. knowingly create a condition that endangers or threatens destruction of the property of the College
or of any of its members:
xii. knowingly use any facility, equipment or service of the College contrary to the expressed
instruction of a person or persons authorized to give such instruction, or without just cause;
xiii. Knowingly mutilate, misplace, misfile, or render inaccessible or inoperable any stored information
such as books, film, data files or programmes from a library, computer or other information
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 xiv. Knowingly or maliciously bring a false charge against any member of the College;
xv. Counsel, procure, conspire with, abet, incite or aid a person in the commission of an offence
defined in these statutes;
xvi. Deface the trees on campus with advertising or other material or notices howsoever described;
xvii. Sexually assault or rape a person;
xviii. Defecate outside the designated buildings or places on campus;
xix. Produce or distribute pornographic material on the premises of the College; or
xx. Indecently expose himself or herself in public.
d. Without prejudice to the generality of the above, it is an offence for a member of the College to sexually
harass another member of the College by engaging in unwelcome or unwanted behaviour of a sexual
nature, including, but not limited to attempting to touch or touching, attempting to fondle or fondling,
attempting to caress or caressing.
e. No person found by a disciplinary board to have committed an offence under these Regulations shall
refuse to comply with a sanctions imposed under the procedures of these Statutes.
f. In addition to the offences stated above, it shall be an offence for a Student to:
i. Cultivate, possess, use or peddle narcotics and other drugs as listed in the Schedule to
the Narcotic Drugs (Control, Enforcement and Sanctions) Act, 1990 (PNDCL 236)
ii. Willfully cause damage to College property or the good name of the College and incite
others to cause such damage.
iii. Publish defamatory material on the campus.
iv. Smoke in a library, lecture theatres or other public places on the campus
v. Throw any person into ponds in the College
vi. Possess firearms on campus
vii. Engage in petty trading
viii. Make undue noise within the College precincts. In particular, the hours between 10:00
p.m. and 6:00a.m. are to be regarded as hours of quiet, provided that this rule shall not
apply where permission to organize a function has been granted by the Head or Dean of
Students.
Use of Vehicles
a. Any student who wishes to use or keep a vehicle on the campus of the College must obtain
permission from the Principal through the Senior Tutor of his Hall.
b. The College accepts no responsibility for such vehicles, or for any damage that may occur to them
or to their owners, drivers or passengers. The use of such vehicles is a privilege which is enjoyed
at the sole risk of the persons concerned and which will be withdrawn if it is abused
c. The College does not provide garages for students' vehicles. Any arrangement for garaging such
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Collection of Money
Permission to make general collections of money other than for club subscriptions and cinema shows or
Parties must be obtained from the Dean of Student Affairs/Senior Tutors of the Halls. Students are advised
to ask to see the license or other valid authority of any collector who comes from outside the College.
The Dean of Student Affairs
a. The Dean of Student Affairs is responsible for the welfare and discipline of students outside their
Halls of residence. The Dean works in close collaboration with the Students' Representative Council
(SRC), the Halls of Residence, the Counselling Centre and the College Administration.
b. For the efficient running of the office, the Dean shall be assisted by an Advisory Board comprising
i. All Senior Tutors
ii. A representative of students of the College elected by the Students' Representative
Council
iii. The College Secretary or his/her representative.
Rules and Procedures Relating to Discipline
a. If a student violates Hall regulations, disciplinary measures shall be taken by the authorities of the
hall to which he/she belongs.
b. i. There shall be a disciplinary board or committee for students.
ii. A disciplinary board or committee shall investigate an allegation of misconduct referred to it by
the Disciplinary Officer or the College Secretary and shall make appropriate decisions on the
charges including sanctions. The Principal shall implement the decisions of the disciplinary board
or committee in accordance with the Harmonized Statutes.
iii. The College Secretary or other authorized College official shall cause to be investigated an
allegation of misconduct referred to it by the Disciplinary Officer
iv. When investigations disclose misconduct, disciplinary proceedings shall be instituted before
the appropriate disciplinary board or committee by the Disciplinary Officer
v. For the avoidance of doubt, it shall not be necessary to conduct an investigation of misconduct
where the College is already in possession of the relevant evidence. The persons identified in
the evidence shall be charged directly before the appropriate disciplinary committee by the
Disciplinary Officer.
vi. Where a disciplinary action concerns a person who is a member of the disciplinary committee,
the Principal shall replace that person with a suitably qualified alternative.
vii. The College Secretary shall appoint a disciplinary committee to deal with any matter of
discipline affecting students which shall comprise:
- two senior members, one of whom shall be designated as chairman by the College;
- one student nominated by the Students‟ Representative Council; and
- one senior member to be appointed by the College Secretary taking into account the
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 c. A disciplinary proceeding in respect of a student is without prejudice to the right of the Academic
Board to investigate an allegation of impropriety or malpractice relating to admission into the
College or examinations and to take appropriate action including disciplinary sanctions.
d. The College Secretary shall provide secretarial services to the disciplinary board.
e. The College shall appoint a Disciplinary Officer not below the rank of an Assistant Secretary who
shall be responsible for prosecuting students accused of breaching the provisions of any enactment.
f. No charge shall be laid except with the approval of the Principal.
g. A charge shall be in writing, addressed to the accused, signed by or under the authority of the
Disciplinary Officer and filed with the Secretary to the disciplinary board or committee. It shall
contain a statement of the offence or breach with sufficient detail and shall be filed with the College
Secretary. The College Secretary shall promptly notify the Chairman and the Secretary.
h. Upon receipt by the Chairman and the Secretary of a charge which appears to be in proper form,
the Chairman shall convene proceedings immediately and give appropriate notice of a date, time
and place for the hearing to the accused. The Chairman shall ensure that the proceedings are
conducted with due dispatch.
i. The Principal shall implement the decisions of the Disciplinary Board or Committee.
j. Disputes between Students of Different Halls: Where disputes arise between students from
different Halls, the Hall Tutors of the students involved shall attempt to resolve the dispute. Should
their attempts fail, the matter shall be referred to the Secretary. Should the dispute persist, the matter
shall be referred to the Vice Prinicpal.
Sanctions
a. One or more of the following sanctions may be imposed by a Board upon the conviction of any
person:
i. an oral or written reprimand;
ii. an order for the resubmission of the piece of academic work in respect of which the offence
was committed, for evaluation, such a sanction shall be imposed only for minor offences
and where the student has committed no previous offence;
iii. assignment of a grade of zero or a failure for the piece of academic work in respect of which
the offence was committed;
iv. a reduction of the final grade in the course in respect of which the offence was committed;
v. denial of privileges to use any facility of the College, including library and computer
facilities;
vi. a monetary fine;
vii. suspension from a course or courses, a programme, an academic unit or division, or the
College for such a period of time up to five years as may be determined by the Disciplinary
Board;
viii. expulsion from the College. Expulsion shall mean that the student shall be permanently
denied registration in any College programme;
ix. disqualification from contesting elections or removal from any office in the College; or
b. For the avoidance of doubt, notwithstanding previous conferment or confirmation of an award of
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 shall have the power to cancel or withhold or withdraw any award at any time it becomes known
that:
i. a candidate had gained admission into the College with false qualifications; or
ii. a candidate had impersonated someone else, or
iii. a candidate had been guilty of an examination malpractice for which a grade Z would
have been awarded; or
iv. a candidate had engaged in any other conduct which in the opinion of the College
would have resulted in the cancellation or withdrawal of the award.
c. The decision to cancel, withhold or withdraw an award shall be made by Council on the recommendation
of the Academic Board.
d. The Principal shall have power to order that any sanction imposed by the Board be recorded on the
student’s academic record and transcript. The decision of the Principal shall be reported by the College in
the College bulletin and, where appropriate, in the national media.
7.17 Appeal
a. Any student who is aggrieved by any disciplinary action may appeal to the Accra College of Education
Appeals Board in accordance with the rules of the College.
b. The Appeals Board shall hear and determine appeal matters on
i. acts or omissions in contravention of the Act or the Statutes enacted by the Council;
ii. grievances by students against the College on matters related to welfare and discipline; or
iii. any other matter or dispute referred to the Board by the Council.
c. The Chair of the Board or the vice chair and two other members constitute a panel for the hearing and
determination of a case or matter before the Tribunal.
d. The Chair’s alternate shall be appointed by Council from outside the membership of the Appeals Board
after the appointment of the Chair of the Appeals Board and the Chair’s alternate (Vice Prinicpal) shall
have the same qualification as the Chair.
e. The Council shall establish the rules and procedures which govern:
i. the operations of the Board;
ii. the appointment and remuneration of its members;
iii. the functions of the Vice Chair;
iv. the establishment of the Secretariat of the Board;
v. the co-opting of members to the Appeals Board; and
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REGISTRATION
a. For a student to obtain credit in any course, he or she must be admitted into the College, and
must be properly registered for that course during the official registration period at the
beginning of each semester. The student may plan his/ her courses in consultation with
his/her academic adviser(s). Choice of electives must be consistent with the teaching and
examination timetables.

b. A specified period for registration shall be set aside beyond which no registration shall be
allowed.

c. A student who fails to register during the registration period specified shall forfeit his/her
right to register for the semester.

DURATION
The minimum period for the completion of the B.Ed. programmes in Primary, JHS and Early Childhood,
shall be 8 semesters. A student who is unable to complete his/her programme within the permissible
maximum period allowed shall lose all credits accumulated, and his/her studentship shall be cancelled.
INTERRUPTION
a. A student may interrupt his/her study programme for two continuous semesters only, provided that
the maximum period allowable for the completion of the programme is not exceeded.
b. With the express written permission of the Principal, a student may be permitted to interrupt his/her
studies by two additional semesters, but not exceeding four semesters overall.
c. A student who wishes to interrupt his/her study programme shall apply at least four weeks before
the commencement of the semester to the Dean of Students Affairs, to the Vice Principal stating
reasons why he/she wants to interrupt his/her study programme. The decision of the Dean of
Student’s Affairs shall then be communicated to the Vice Principal to communicate same to the
applicant before he/she temporarily leaves the College. The Vice Principal, in giving approval, may
consult the Careers and Counselling Centre, where necessary.
d. A student who interrupts his/her studies beyond the allowed 4 continuous semesters shall be deemed
to have lost any accumulated credits. Consequently, his/her studentship shall be cancelled. Such a
student may, however, be allowed to re-apply for admission into the College.
i. Where the ground for interruption of studies is medical, the Dean of Students shall be
required to advise the Vice Principal on the propriety and length of period of interruption.
The Vice Principal shall cause the Dean of Students Affairs to investigate any medical report
reaching his office from any health delivery facility and advise accordingly.
ii. Any student who does not go through the approved procedures before interrupting his/ her
studies shall be deemed to have abandoned his/her studentship. Subsequently, the College
Secretary shall cause the name of such a student to be removed from the student roll.

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COURSE CREDIT
One (1) course credit shall be defined as follows:
One hour lecture,
One hour tutorial, or
One practical session (of two or three hours), or
Six hours of field work per week for a semester.

9.13 CODING AND NUMBERING OF COURSES

All degree courses shall have letter and number codes beginning with four letters signifying a Department
or subject, followed by a three-digit number in one of the following ranges:
Level 100 Courses : 100 – 199
Level 200 “ : 200 – 299
Level 300 “ : 300 – 399
Level 400 “ : 400 – 499

The third digit in the number code shall be:

Zero (0) for a course that is offered in both Semesters;
Odd (1, 3, 5, 7, or 9) for a course offered in the first Semester;
Even (2, 4, 6, or 8) for a course offered in the second Semester.

MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM WORK-LOAD PER SEMESTER FOR FULLTIME STUDY

a. A full-time student shall be required to carry a minimum workload of 15 credits per semester and
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 COLLEGE EXAMINATIONS
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
1. A candidate for a College Examination must have followed the approved course over the required
period, and must have registered for the examination.
2. It is the duty of the candidate to consult the daily time-table at least 24 hours ahead of time.
3. A candidate who reports for an examination more than half an hour after its commencement shall be
refused entry to the examination.
4. It shall be the candidate's responsibility to provide for himself/herself a pen, pencil, calculator, an eraser
or other approved material as needed. It is also the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that he/she is
given the right question paper and other material needed for the examination.
5. An examination candidate shall not bring to the Examination Centre or to the wash-room of the
Examination Centre or to the immediate vicinity of the Examination Centre any book, paper, written
information or cellular/mobile phones, tablets or any other material, device or instrument not expressly
authorized for the purpose of the examination. Any such material shall not be deposited at the entrance
to the Examination Room or in the washroom or within a 50-metre radius of the Examination Centre.
6. A candidate who is suspected of hiding unauthorized material on his/her person may be asked by the
Invigilator to submit to a body search.
7. Smoking and drinking of alcoholic beverages is not allowed in the Examination Room/Centre.
8. No candidate shall enter the Examination Room until he/she is invited and/or requested to enter the
Examination Room by the Chief Invigilator and/or his or her representative.
9. Candidates shall uphold the highest standard of civility and courtesy in an Examination Room/Centre,
and shall not flout the instruction(s) of a Chief Invigilator or Invigilator or misconduct themselves in
any manner.
a. An examination candidate shall, for the purpose of identification by the Chief
Invigilator/Invigilator, carry on him/her a valid Accra College of Education student identity
card which shall be placed on the examination table to enable the Invigilator ascertain the
identity of the person writing the examination. A defaced student identity card shall not be
deemed valid for the purpose of identification.
b. The Chief Invigilator shall refuse any candidate without a valid Accra College of Education
student identity card entry to the Examination.
10. No communication between candidates is permitted in the Examination Room.
i. A candidate shall not pass, attempt to pass or receive any information, material, device or
instrument from another candidate during an examination.
ii. A candidate shall not copy or attempt to copy from another candidate or engage in any
similar activity.
iii. A candidate shall not in any way disturb or distract any other candidate during an
examination.
iv. A candidate shall not have any writing on any part of his/her body or clothing
v. A candidate shall not plagiarize by presenting another person’s work as though it were
his/her work
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11. A candidate may leave the Examination Room temporarily, only with the express permission of the
Invigilator. In such cases, the Invigilator will be required to satisfy himself/herself that the candidate
does not carry on his/her person any unauthorized material. A candidate who is allowed to leave the
Examination Room temporarily will be accompanied while outside the Examination Room by an
Attendant designated by the Invigilator.
12. A candidate who finishes an examination ahead of time may leave the Examination Room but not
earlier than 30 minutes from the commencement of the examination, and not later than 15 minutes to
the end of the examination, and only after surrendering his/her answer book(s) and signing the
attendance register. The candidate shall not be allowed to return to the Examination Room.
13. At the end of each examination, a candidate shall ensure that he/she does not take away any answer
books, whether used or unused, from the Examination Room.
14. A candidate should not in any way mutilate or interfere with the stapling in the answer books. Any
complaints about the answer books should be brought to the attention of the Invigilator. A candidate
who tries to conceal his/her identity by willfully writing the wrong index number on the answer booklet
as against the one signed on the Attendance Sheet commits an offence.
15. A candidate who fails to be present at an examination without any satisfactory reason shall receive a
Failure grade in that paper. Reasons which may not normally be accepted as excuses for being absent
from any paper at a College Examination include but are not limited to:
i. mis-reading the time-table;
ii. forgetting the date or time of examination;
iii. inability to locate the examination hall;
iv. inability to rouse oneself from sleep in time for the examination;
v. failure to find transport;
vi. any medical condition which has not been certified as such by the Director of Medical Services.
16. Provisional results of College Examinations may be posted on the College Notice Boards or any other
approved platform. It shall be the responsibility of the candidate to consult the College Notice Boards,
and any other approved platform for the provisional results of any examination taken.
17. A candidate who is not satisfied with the results of a College Examination affecting him/her may
request a review by submission of an application to the Vice Principal and payment of a review fee that
shall be determined at not less than three times the normal Examination Fee.
18. An application for a review of examination results shall be submitted to the Vice Principal not later
than 21 days after the release of the said results as approved by the Academic Board, and should state
the grounds for review.
19. An application entered on a candidate's behalf by a person other than the aggrieved candidate
himself/herself shall not be entertained.
20. No action shall be taken on an application which is submitted outside the time stipulated in 18 Review
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21. If it emerges that a complaint for review is frivolous or ill-motivated, the Academic Board may
prescribe further sanctions which may include barring the complainant from taking a College
Examination for a stated period or an indefinite period.
22. The Academic Board may authorize the Vice Principal to amend the results as released in the light of
the review.
23. No application whatsoever for review of academic award conferred or not conferred by the Accra
College of Education shall be entertained later than 5 (five) years after completion of programme.

EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE OR OFFENCE

a. An Examination malpractice or offence shall include any attempt on the part of a candidate,
conspiring with another candidate, or aiding or abetting or facilitating any candidate to gain an unfair
advantage in the examination, and any breach of the Examination Regulations and Instructions to
candidates.
b. An examination offence shall include but not limited to the following:
 Cheating, by any means, attempting to cheat or assisting another candidate to cheat.
 Impersonating an examination candidate, or allowing one-self to be impersonated.
 Opening the examination paper before the examination has commenced.
 Having any writing on any part of a Candidate’s body or on his or her clothing.
 Carrying unauthorized material to the examination hall and/or having unauthorized material
on his/her person
 Communicating or attempting to communicate with other candidates or any other person
without permission of the Invigilator or other authorized person while inside the Examination
Room.
 Plagiarism that is presenting another person’s work as though it were the Candidate’s work.
 Continuing to write after the examination has officially ended.

SANCTIONS FOR EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE OR OFFENCE

A breach of any of the Regulations or Instructions to Candidates herein may attract one or more of the following
sanctions and/or any other sanction prescribed by the Statutes of the Colleges of Education unless a specific sanction
has been prescribed for the said breach:
i. A reprimand
ii. Loss of marks
iii. Cancellation of Candidates‟ marks for the examination paper in issue (in which case zero shall be substituted
for the mark earned)
iv. Cancellation of Candidates marks for the whole course concerned, with the possibility of not being permitted
to redeem the failure until the next academic session.
v. Cancellation of Candidates‟ marks in all of Candidates‟ courses for that particular level of study, with the
possibility of being disqualified from sitting any future College examination.
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viii. Award of Grade Z leading to failure in the entire semester’s examination
ix. Being barred from a College Examination for a stated period
x. Being barred from a College Examination indefinitely
xi. Suspension from the College
xii. Expulsion from the College
xiii. Notification of relevant professional bodies of the offence which may lead to inability to practice in a
particular profession.

PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE OR OFFENCE

Processing of cases as reported by Chief Invigilators
The Chief Invigilators shall submit their files on reported cases of examination malpractice/offence to the
Academic Affairs Officer after the examinations. A week after the last paper of the semester’s
examinations, Academic Affairs Officer will sort out the cases and forward them to the Secretary, who in
turn, submit to the examination malpractices committee. The Copies of the case files shall be kept in the
Office of the Academic Affairs Officer or the Vice Principal.
13.2 Letters to students and their response
Letters to students stating their offenses should be sent from the College Secretary’s office after review by
Examination Officer in the College. Students who do not appear or respond on the date indicated in the
letters of invitation will have their cases heard without them. The dates for hearing of cases will be included
in the Schedule of Meetings of the College Academic Board.
13.3 In all instances of examination malpractice or offence a formal report from the Examination
Malpractices Committee shall be made to the Academic Board for a decision to be made, the Academic
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14.0 ETHICS AND CODE OF CONDUCT FOR COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
1. Rules of Discipline in the College
These rules shall be referred to as the Disciplinary rules and, except as provided, shall apply to all staff and
students of the College.
2. Any act done without reasonable excuse by a person to whom these Rules apply which amounts to a
failure to perform in a proper manner any duty imposed on person as such, or which contravenes any
regulation, instruction or directive relating to Students of the College or which is otherwise prejudicial to
the efficient functioning of the College, or tends to bring the College into disrepute shall constitute a
misconduct and the setting forth in Rule 3 of a particular type of misconduct shall not be taken to affect the
generality of this Rule.
3. It shall be misconduct for a Student of the College:
a) To be absent from the campus, without permission or reasonable excuse;
b) To be absent from lectures and other prescribed assignments without permission or
reasonable excuse;
c) To be insubordinate to superiors; and
d) To indulge in any anti-social activities while in residence or outside the campus which tend
to bring the College into disrepute.
4. For breaches of any of the provisions of Rules 2 and 3, any of the penalties, as appropriate, specified in
these Statutes may be imposed in any disciplinary proceedings.
5. Disciplinary proceedings involving the imposition of minor penalties shall be conducted summarily.
6. Where in the opinion of the Principal of the College, a major penalty should be imposed in any
disciplinary proceedings, the Principal shall appoint officer(s) within the College to conduct an enquiry
into the charges and make appropriate recommendations.
a) In the case of Students, the Principal of the College shall appoint an Ad hoc Committee on which
a representative of the Students Representative Council shall serve;

Disciplinary/ Grievance Committee

1. There shall be established a Disciplinary/Grievance Committee composed of the Vice Principal of
the College as Chairperson and four members elected by Convocation, two of whom shall be Heads
of Department and two shall be at least of the rank of tutor. The Secretary of the College shall serve
as Secretary to the Committee and the quorum for transaction of business shall be half the number
of members. The Committee may, at its discretion, invite any other person (s) to be in attendance.
2. (a) In every case where a disciplinary or grievance enquiry is to be conducted under Rule 7, the
person concerned shall be served with written charges and be given the opportunity to state the
grounds for exculpation. The person shall also be entitled to be accompanied to the inquiry by a
friend and to all witnesses on that person's behalf and to hear the evidence of any witnesses against
him/her.

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(b) If no reply is received within the time specified in the notice, the Disciplinary/Grievance
Committee will proceed against the person, in the person's presence or absence.

(c) The provisions will apply in every case against any offender whether the person is within or
outside the country.

The provisions of Rule 7 shall, however, not apply to Junior Members of the College. A person,
other than a Student of College adversely affected by any decision of the Principal shall be entitled
to appeal, within seven days of notification of the decision, to the College Council whose decision
shall be final. In the case of minor penalties any aggrieved person adversely affected by a decision
may within seven days appeal to the Principal of the College whose decision shall be final.
All major penalties imposed on Students shall be subject to approval by the Principal of the College.
In all disciplinary proceedings which might result in the imposition of major penalties, except in
the case of Students, the Principal of the College may, on advice or in the Principal's own discretion,
interdict the persons affected until the final determination of the cases against them.

Disciplinary Committee

(a) Membership

(i) Chairperson to be appointed by Principal of the College

(ii)Hall Master/Warden of the affected student
(iii)
College Counsellor
(iv)One representative nominated by the Students Representative Council (v) Senior
Staff appointed by the Principal of the College taking into account the subject
matter of offence under consideration
(v) Students Affairs Officer

(b) Quorum

(i) Fifty per cent (50%) of the entire membership including the Chairperson.
(ii) In the event of an objection being raised against the Chairperson or any individual
member of the Committee, the Principal of the College shall appoint a replacement
and the most Senior Staff A shall be appointed to replace the Chairperson whilst the
Principal of the College may appoint any other person that Principal of the College
deems fit to replace individuals against whom objections may be raised by an
aggrieved student.

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(c) Functions

(i) To charge the student concerned with the cases of misconduct or breaches leveled
against that student.
(ii) To provide the student with an opportunity to defend himself/herself against the
charges of misconduct or breaches of disciplinary rules and regulations.
(iii) To make recommendations to the Principal for the necessary sanctions to be imposed
for the consideration of Council.

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P. O. Box LG 221
Legon, Accra