Online Instructional Experiences, the Challenges of Students and Tutors of Some Selected Colleges of Education in Ghana

Abstract

Interest of Students is the bases upon which any effective online learning hinges. It is for which reason, management of the institution designed courses and activities that allow students to effectively practice, work together on relevant projects to facilitate their individual learning. In emerging institutions like the Colleges of Education, inclined towards professional development, online education is the medium to enhance access, improve standards and enhance labour productivity by overcoming space and work limitations. The study looked at the conduct on online teaching in Ghana and revealed that the systems for online teaching and learning are a new phenomenon. Again, student-teachers are saddled by poor internet connectivity, high cost of data in an emergency learning environment. Despite these challenges, a significant proportion of student-teachers would still choose online learning as they work and earn certificates. In view of this, the study recommends for policy in this area to institutionalize online education into the curricula of all professional institutions of higher learning in Ghana, including the various College of Education in Ghana.