Teacher Preparation: The Case of the Two Years “In” and One Year “Out” Policy of the In-In-Out Programme of Colleges of Education in Ghana

Abstract

The study investigated into the ‘In-In-Out’ Programme of the Colleges of Education in some selected communities in the Aowin District in Ghana and their implication for teacher preparation. The sampling technique used was purposive and simple random sampling. The study involved 144 mentees, 24 Link-Tutors, 24 Lead Mentors and Mentors, 16 Opinion leaders, the District Director of Education and the Principal of Enchi Training College. Data was collected by the use of questionnaires.

Major findings of the study are (a) enough preparation are given during the two years of on-campus training in the college, (b) some mentors were not up to task in supporting mentees. The study thus recommends that, all stakeholders should join hands to ensure the success and smooth running of the programme.

Key-words: Teacher education. Teacher trainee. Teacher preparation. In-In-Out policy.  Colleges of Education.