University of Ghana Mode of Teaching & Learning for 2020/2021 Academic Year

MODE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR 2O2O I2O21 ACADEMIC YEAR

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Following the President’s directive for all tertiary institutions to resume studies in January 2021, the University has published its final 2020-2021 academic calendar for graduate, undergraduate, and distance students.

The mode of teaching and Learning remains the same as approved by the University’s Business and Executive Committee (BEC) during its 1Oth September 2020 meeting, and announced on 11th September by a circular from the Registrar. We are reminded of the arrangements as follows:

Modular system for Teaching and Learning for Undergraduate Students

Teaching and learning will be delivered through a modular mode of instruction for regular undergraduate students. Consequently, the regular teaching period of thirteen weeks will be delivered over a period of six weeks of teaching, resulting in more contact hours each week. This will be followed by a week of revision and two weeks of examinations.

Online Teaching and Learning

Teaching, learning, and continuous assessments for both undergraduate and graduate students with be delivered primarily online. Continuous assessment with constitute 50- 70% of final examinations. Practical and clinical courses will be taught in the face-to-face mode, white enforcing the necessary COVID-19 safety protocols. Units Heads are expected to oversee the management of face-to-face interactions according to each Unit’s peculiar needs.

The Sakai Learning Management System (LMS) will be the key medium for instruction. Teaching with be largely asynchronous. Course instructors who need to have some synchronous teaching sessions should seek permission from their Dean/Director and refer to the master teaching timetable to be provided by the Academic Affairs Directorate for available stots.

The mode of final examinations wi[[ be communicated soon.

Tutorials

Deans and Directors, under the supervision of Provosts, are to ensure the provision of tutorial services within their units. Peer tutoring among students should also be encouraged.

lT Preparedness

Measures have been taken to upgrade the University’s information technology (lT) infrastructure and extend our Wi-Fi footprint. Additional storage has been procured and more access points have been deployed. Computer laboratories at UGCS, Balme Library, and the various Colleges will be made available to students without appropriate technological devices.

Counseling Support

Counseling support will be available and will be provided by the Careers and Counseling Centre (CCC). CCC’s services can be accessed via the following contact.

Phone: 020 4999221 or 0245945752
Email: careers@st. uq.edu.qh or careers@uq.edu.qh

See the Official Document below.

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University of Ghana Mode of Teaching & Learning for 2020/2021 Academic Year

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