The Teacher Trainees Association of Ghana (TTAG) is facing questions from its members about its effectiveness in advocating for their welfare.
Trainees have expressed concern that TTAG has not taken a strong enough stand in demanding payment of their allowances, which have been delayed for an entire semester for the 2023/2024 academic year.
Some trainees believe that TTAG’s leadership, which is now composed of individuals who have completed college, is out of touch with their current struggles.
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“Is TTAG tired?” asked one trainee who spoke to Coleman Publications. “We are in limbo, not knowing whether our allowances will be paid or not.”
TTAG recently held elections to choose new executives for the 2024/2025 academic year, but they have yet to be sworn into office.
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It remains unclear when the current leadership will provide an update to its members on the status of their allowances.
TTAG’s Mission
TTAG’s stated mission includes:
- Championing the cause of teacher trainees in Ghana
- Serving as the mouthpiece of teacher trainees
- Promoting high academic, professional, and moral standards among trainees
- Fostering cooperation, understanding, and friendship among students of Colleges of Education in Ghana and abroad
- Encouraging social programs among teacher trainees
- Assisting the authorities of Colleges of Education in Ghana to develop the Colleges and help find solutions to problems
Trainees’ Concerns
Trainees are questioning whether TTAG is fulfilling its mission by not taking a more proactive role in advocating for their allowances.
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They are also anxiously awaiting an update from the leadership of the association on the status of their allowances.
They hope that the newly elected executives will take a more aggressive approach in representing their interests when they assume office.
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