Education Indepth

UNIVERSITY OF THE GAMBIA (UTG) 2012/13 ORIENTATION Five hundred and thirty new aspiring students were oriented by the Vice Councilor and the members of both administrative and teaching...	The Mission of Education In-Depth Education in-depth is a weekly column that features on The Daily News every month. The creator is a seasoned teacher who values teaching...
UTG Gambia Introduces Master of Science in Mathematical Modeling The University of The Gambia, keeping on track to its reputation as one of the premiere institutions of higher learning, has yet embarked on another...	Conscience Inter (CI) Trained 18 Counities and Shools in Kombo South District, West Coast Region Conscience International (CI) is independent, non-partisan and non-profit human rights, environmental and development organization working...
The Injustice At Play In School Boards Wherever there is low quality education automatically that becomes a sign of deficiency in development. Countries all over the world...	STUDENTS’ POOR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE: WHO TO BLAME? The poor academic performance of most of our students in major external examinations had triggered so many accusations and counter...
Kambengo-Project Ev Inaugurates Another Building for Sukuta-Sanchaba Jola Kunda For the second time within three years, the community of Sukuta-Sanchaba Jola Kunda on Wednesday 21st March 2012 witnessed the inauguration of...	Role of University in National Development The university is a higher learning institution. The functions of the university gradually becomes specialised, some dividing...
Coordinating Committee Meeting (CCM) “The strengths of Coordinating Committee Meeting (CCM), lies in positive criticism’’, said Permanent Secretary Bouye, ministry of Basic and Secondary...	Institute of Physics Education Arrives in The Gambia Institute of Physics (IOP) is a leading scientific society promoting physics and bringing physicists together for the benefit of all. The institute...
Catalysing a Cultural Change EDUCATION-IN-DEPTH was fortunate to have an interview with the only female lecturer in the electronic section of The Gambia Technical Training...	MoBSE Celebrates National Science Week Science and Technology Education directorate under the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, on Wednesday 26th to Friday 28th October 2011...
The Plight of Graduate Teachers The efficiency and effectiveness of any human effort, both mentally and physically, depends on the level and skills acquired by the service man in...	No Imposition on Field of Study!!! “The ministry should henceforth introduce career counseling in all Upper Basic Schools across the country to help the grade nine pupils on how to...
2011 GRADE NINE AND TWELVE RESULTS: A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION For the pasts years, there had been countless complains and counter accusations in the country concerning unpleasant results our final year pupils in...	Indiscipline in Our Schools-‘’THE POINT NEWPWPER EDITORIAL 1ST SEPTEMBER 2011)’ Dearest level headed, patriotic and sincere readers, allow me to use this opportunity to make some clarifications and sound your genuine opinion on...
Adult Literacy Class of Sukuta Nyo-Kunindi Kafo The existing political, economic, commercial, social, security, education, international organisations, media, agriculture, tourism, foreign affairs,...	The Teaching of Teachers in Maths & English Advocacy for the restoration of quality and standard education in Gambian schools should be gauged not only by the caliber of learners available in...
Quality Education is a Prerequisite for Any Meaningful Development Understanding of the meaning of quality education and its proper interpretation is significant for all stakeholders in national development. Seeking...	Civic Education: Life Blood of Civic Empowerment The selected topic for this week’s Education In-depth analysis is Civic Education. We felt it necessary to share views with our eminent readers on...
Gambega Fanta Science/Maths National Quiz Competition Kicks-Off The daunting challenge facing most of our students in our contemporary education is mathematics and science. Mathematics and Sciences are perceived...	Girls, Women Education Now, it’s a Right, Make it a Right Right to education is becoming a concern for all and sundry, both at national, regional and international levels. This does not negate the gaps...
CCM Ends Educationists and their partners across the board including all other works of life met last week at the Regional Educational Directorate (RED) four...	Period of Academic Stocktaking April and May are set aside by West African Examination Council (WAEC), the regional body formed in the courtesy of five countries, The Gambia,...
Plight of Trainee Teachers From The Gambia College Gambia College was the main supplier of trained (qualified) teachers in the school system way back in 1970s till 2000 with inception of the...	Towards Comprehensive Sex Education in Schools Sex education is a broad term used to describe education about human sexual anatomy, sexual reproduction, sexual intercourse, reproductive health,...
The Impact of Teachers’ Role in The Pursuance of Quality and Standard Education in The Gambia The role of teachers in the quest for quality education is quite enormous and beyond the imagination of a common man. Teachers are agents of change,...	“Education Must Reach the Marginalised” IPS - Although more girls are enrolling in school - notably in countries with the greatest gender gaps like Chad, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Yemen -...
PROPOSAL FOR A NATIONAL PARENT-TEACHERS ASSOCIATION “The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) bridges the gap between teachers and parents and take major decisions in the administration of the school. It...	A NEW SYLLABI FOR SENIOR The long awaited syllabi for senior secondary schools in The Gambia will be out come next academic year 2011/2012, as planned by Curriculum...