During the 15th matriculation ceremony of the Presbyterian College of Education in Akropong-Akuapem, Lawrence Dzah, the Akuapem North Municipal Education Director, urged teachers to uphold a positive image of their chosen profession.
He pointed out that negative comments made by teachers about their profession in public could negatively impact the image of teaching. Dzah reminded the new students that the teaching profession was ordained by God, and as such, they should strive for excellence in their studies to successfully manage their future students.
The ceremony welcomed 341 new students, including those with special needs, and two minors who are siblings, Mawuli Dieudonne Tasiame and Michael Blair Tasiame. Mawuli is studying science and information communication and technology (ICT), while Michael is studying Mathematics. Females comprised 51 percent of the admitted students, with males making up the remaining 49 percent.
Rev. Dr. Nicholas Apreh Siaw, the Principal of the College, emphasized that hard work and focus were essential in teacher training. He encouraged the students to prioritize their studies to attain good grades, which are necessary for becoming professional teachers. The College provides all the necessary resources to support students during their stay on campus.
The guest speaker, Rev. Ebenezer Acheampong Asiedu, Chairperson of the Akuapem Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, encouraged the new students to be innovative, creative, and adaptive. He emphasized the importance of being morally upright and staying abreast of technology to effectively manage their future students. Additionally, Rev. Asiedu advised the students to embrace the Presbyterian spirit of humility and discipline since they are in a Presbyterian tertiary institution.
In conclusion, Lawrence Dzah charged teachers to maintain a positive image of their profession. The new students were reminded of the importance of studying hard to become professional teachers and to be innovative, adaptive, and creative in managing their future students