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Aug 28, 2016 Letters

Dear Editor,
A situation exists at the University of Guyana where dozens of graduate students pursuing a Master of Education Degree at the School of Education and Humanities have been in limbo— stranded— stuck as it were in the completion of their second degrees. This is due to the fact that they would have completed all requisite courses and coursework but are left to complete and present a proposal, from which a thesis (research) is to be executed in an educational- related field.
This is most unfortunate since students usually complete their course but spend many more additional years at the university (it is a 2- year degree) spend money on registration fees every academic year. This letter is not about placing blame at any particular individual or person. However, it is highly believed that closer supervision of students at the end of their studies be placed by the university and its staff. Each student is allocated a supervisor to assist with the completion of the proposal— which, by the way, has to first be presented before an academic panel at UG before it is ‘passed’ after which the student may proceed with the research— the final submission before graduation.
This letter is also not placing blame on ANY supervisor. This letter-writer is fully aware that students face the brunt of the work if they so desire to graduate with their respective degrees. However, because the standards are set so high for education students to first present a proposal that has to be vetted and passed by the panel, much work and preparation are required by both the student and his or her supervisor (UG Staff). I am recommending that the administration look urgently into the situation of the many, many students who started their Master of Education programmes— some many, many years ago—- others have dropped out It is so sad, to have worked so hard for 2 years then to feel discouraged, less motivated at the very end. Classes should be held for the proposal where students are supervised more closely.
At the moment, there is no class for these preparations as students meet with their supervisors in Georgetown in planned and unplanned sessions. This is working out for some, but for many others, the entire system and process are failing our senior educators. Dozens get enrolled for the MEd program me each year, but only one and two are graduating. The university as well as the Government and Ministry of Education should urgently address this problem.
Affected student

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