Title:
CHALLENGES THAT STUDENT TEACHERS FACE DURING OUT-SEGMENT IN 3- SELECTED COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN THE VOLTA REGION OF GHANA

Authors:
Christopher Yao Dewodo , Nelson Kojo Brany , Prince Edem Dzakpasu and Ambrose Agbetorwoka ,Ghana

Abstract:
This article examined the challenges faced by student teachers during out-segment in 3-selected colleges of Education in the Volta Region of Ghana. This research work answered the question “what are the challenges faced by student teachers during out-segment? The systematic sampling and the simple random sampling techniques were used to select 164 respondents for the study. The sample distribution comprised of 120 student teachers and 44 tutors. The research instrument used in this study was a structured questionnaire adapted by the researchers. The quantitative data were collected, analysed using inferential statistics. With a Cronbach alpha of 0.76 indicating a high degree of reliability, the study revealed that the challenges that the student teachers faced can be traced to supervisors, community school of practice and curriculum materials. The study recommended that grievances and conflicts between mentees and mentors should be addressed properly by stakeholders to enhance good relationship between them and inservice training programmes should be organized to train supervisors on best practices in carrying out their supervisory duties. The Ghana Education Service, Colleges of Education authorities and philanthropists should regularly supply the practicing schools with relevant teaching and learning resources to avoid situation where student teachers will begin out-segment without them. Mentorship allowances should be introduced to motivate mentors to also give off their best. In conclusion, there is the need for stakeholders in education to step up their supervisory and monitoring roles to help mentors, student teachers, parents, and community leaders to ameliorate these challenges