The Department of Education and Psychology, University of Cape Coast, as part of its role in implementing series of training for teachers in the Adopt the Low Achieving School Project (ALASP) has built the capacities of teachers at the Cape Coast School for the Deaf and Blind.

The ALASP project was instituted by the College of Education Studies as part of its corporate social responsibility in supporting the academic achievement of selected Basic schools in the Cape Coast Metropolis. 

In line with the Department of Education and Psychology’s activities for the first semester of the 2022/2023 academic year, a parental talk for was organised for parents on 25^th February, 2023.

The workshop was dubbed “Adopt the Low Achieving School Project [ALASP]” training series on “Teaching Methodologies and Means of Obtaining Effective Teaching and Learning Classroom Environment”. The Head of Department, Prof. Mark Owusu Amponsah and some members of the Department were present at the training.

The key presenters were Prof. Emmanuel Kofi Gyimah, Prof. Irene Vanderpuye and Dr. Martha-Pearl Okai. The teachers were encouraged to identify the needs of the learners before settling on the methodology to adopt or adapt for effective lessons. Prof. Gyimah made known to the teachers the need to enhance their knowledge and skills in appropriate pedagogies in order to have great impact on learners’ performance.

Prof. Irene Vanderpuye, in her presentation called on the teachers to practice reflective teaching. Dr. Martha-Pearl Okai urged the teachers to recognise Gender Equality and Social Inclusive Pedagogy as one of the key aspects of ensuring an effective teaching and learning classroom environment.

The Head teacher of Cape Coast School for the Deaf and Blind, Mr. Abraham Annang Yemoson expressed his appreciation to the Department and called for frequent refresher training for his staff.