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HTTC Buea welcomes first batch of student teachers.

by Shing Timothy
31 Jan 2025 18:43
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Staff & management of HTTC Buea

The newly created Higher Teachers Training College, HTTC, of the University of Buea, UB, has welcomed the first batch of students admitted into the institution.
The recently admitted student-teachers have been assured that they will be equipped with 21st century skills and knowledge to effectively manage classrooms and provide quality education to learners.

The Director of HTTC Buea, Prof Lucy Ndip, spoke to the students during the welcome ceremony. The batch consist of some 645 student teachers admitted for the 2024/2025 academic year.

They were officially welcomed during an orientation ceremony held Friday January 24. The 645 students include 220 students for Cycle One and 425 for Cycle Two.

Addressing the students, the Director of the institution said as 21st century teachers, the students would be trained to use transformative teaching techniques to help students to develop to face present-day challenges.

The students were further coached on their rights, responsibilities and obligations as students of the University of Buea.

Management of HTTC, also introduced the new students to the online registration platforms, student welfare and the challenges of student life.

HTTC Buea trains students to become effective teachers by developing specific skills and competences for the teaching of academic subjects.

This article was first published in The Guardian Post Edition No:3353 of Wednesday January 29, 2025