2017 School Specific Programme (Tier I)

Odorgonno SHS, Greater Accra Region

116 Teachers and Heads

May 16-19, 2017

Similar to the Accra Academy programme, the Odorgonno SSP was also led by 5 INTED Master Fellows that benefited from the 2016 SDF-funded Master Fellow Programmes.  Teachers received training in all Tier I Teaching Practice modules, and Heads also received training in both Teaching Practice and Instructional Leadership modules.  Except Day 1, each training day was dedicated to one module, where leaders received new strategies to support teaching colleagues, while teachers held strategy practice sessions in Design Studios.

 

*  The modules covered were:

*  Lesson Design and Factors Affecting Student Learning

*  Using Prior Knowledge

*  Active Student Engagement

*  Critical Thinking Skills

*  Review and Collaboration Plan

 

Results: 116 teachers from Odorgonno SHS were trained.  A sample of the pictures taken during this training is with the report and online.  All participants who completed the training received certificates.

TESTIMONIALS

"The team needs to be recommended for their hard work and team spirit"

Odorgonno SHS Teacher

"It is very refreshing and affords me the opportunity to be trendy in teaching practices"

Odorgonno SHS Teacher

"I really enjoyed the training as I have now enough strategies (new ones) to apply in my lessons to make the class more enjoyable and involving"

Odorgonno SHS Teacher

"The programme has refreshed my knowledge and understanding and it will help me enhance my teaching"

Odorgonno SHS Teacher

"In all, I think this approach of engaging students more and bringing them to the centre is a better approach. The essence of education should be to produce a critically thinking mind and the methods learnt are likely to promote such results"

Odorgonno SHS Teacher

"Generally, in my opinion, the program is a very good program and must continue to exist for other teachers in deprived areas of our dear country to benefit"

Odorgonno SHS Teacher

"I appreciate the patience and tolerance of the trainers"

Odorgonno SHS Teacher

"Good programme. There should be a follow-up."

Odorgonno SHS Teacher