The Effect of the “Out”-Programme of the “In-In-Out” Policy of Teacher Education in Ghana: Implication for Human Resource Development

Abstract

The effects of the ‘Out’ Policy of the ‘In-In-Out’ Programme of Colleges of Education in some selected communities in the Aowin and Suaman Districts and their implication for Human Resource Development was investigated. It primarily explored the effects of the programme on the professional preparation of the teacher trainees, the effects on the schools of attachment and the communities of attachment. 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. Descriptive design was adopted and a questionnaire was the main data collection tool used; supported with interviews.

It was concluded that mentees faced the problem of inadequate supervisory practices by their mentors. The mentees faced a number of socio-economic challenges that range from logistic and the lack of community support on the programme. The study thus recommends that, all stakeholders should join hands to ensure the success and smooth running of the programme.

Keywords: Teacher, Teacher training, Teacher education, Out-programme, Human resource, Human resource development.