By Moses J. Dawoe
/Southeast Correspondent
The president of LICOSESS College of Education, Benjamin Wehye, has reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to maintaining ethical standards in the teaching profession, vowing to revoke the academic credentials of graduates found guilty of unethical behavior in the classroom.
Speaking during a radio interview in Pleebo City on March 31, 2025, Dr. Wehye, who also serves as the president of the National Association of Liberian School Principals, emphasized that LICOSESS has a history of rescinding certificates from teachers who violate ethical guidelines.
“The college upholds a zero-tolerance policy for unethical behavior among teachers,” Wehye stated. He referenced a case in Gbarpolu County where a teacher, a LICOSESS graduate, was convicted of rape. “Following the police investigation and guilty verdict, we revoked his academic credentials,” he added.
Wehye disclosed that LICOSESS recently conducted a four-day training session on March 29, 2025, focusing on personality disorders among teachers and students.
The workshop, held in Maryland County, brought together 38 education stakeholders to discuss strategies for maintaining professional integrity in the classroom.
He further stressed that discipline in schools should be handled appropriately, stating that teachers should not force students to obey instructions but rather follow the proper procedures outlined in the student handbook.
“Teachers must focus on the learning process and refer disciplinary matters to the appropriate authorities,” he advised.
Wehye called on educators to extend their roles beyond academics by providing mentorship and support to students facing personal challenges, including those struggling with drug and alcohol abuse.
“Correction must begin with corrected behavior,” he noted, adding that teachers who demonstrate professionalism and integrity will positively influence their students.
He also criticized the practice of assigning teachers to unrelated roles, stating, “A classroom teacher cannot be a supervisor in a medical facility. That’s a misplaced assignment. Teachers belong in the classroom,” he added, emphasizing that an agriculture graduate cannot be a classroom teacher.
Dr. Wehye urged school administrators to improve salaries for early childhood educators, stressing that young learners form the foundation of the education system and future generations.
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