Subject Areas: Research Methods in Education, Guidance and Counselling, Principles and Practice of Education & Curriculum, Child and Adolescent Development & Learning, Principles and Methods of Teaching and School Management and Administration
Course Tutor
College of Distance Education- University of Cape Coast
11.2010 - 01.2021
Subject Areas: General Principles and Methods of Teaching, Philosophical& Social Foundations of Education, School Management and Administration and Guidance and Counselling
Trainer/ Facilitator
Offinso College of Education
01.2017 - 03.2017
Lead/Mentorship Training Workshop organized by T-TEL, UK Aid
Mathematics Teacher
Ghana Education Service
01.2009 - 01.2009
Taught mathematics at Amoawi Junior High School
The General Secretary
Student-Counsellors Association of Ghana (SCAG)
01.2008 - 01.2009
Served as the General Secretary of SCAG
Mathematics and Science Teacher
Ghana Education Service
01.2005 - 01.2007
Taught mathematics and science at Atimatim-Kumasi
Mathematics and Science/Agricultural Science Teacher
Ghana Education Service
01.1999 - 01.2003
Taught mathematics, science, and agricultural science at Eduadin Junior High School
Education
University of Education, Winneba
Atlantic International University- Honolulu, Hawaii USA
University of Education, Winneba
University of Education, Winneba
University of Education, Winneba
University of Ghana, Legon-Accra
Gbewaa College of Education, Pusiga
Techiman Senior High School
MPhil (Counselling Psychology) -
Doctorate in Educational Leadership -
Mphil (Educational Leadership) -
01.2014
M.ED. (Guidance and Counselling) -
01.2012
B.ED. (Guidance and Counselling) -
01.2009
Diploma in Adult Education -
01.2005
Teachers Certificate ‘A’ (3- year Post Sec.) -
01.1999
Senior High School Certificate -
01.1995
Skills
Meetings and presentations
Program coordination
Influencing skills
Staff Oversight
Meeting facilitation
Proposal Writing
Affiliations
TTAG-ASHBA, January, 2024 –to-date
Principal Tutor, 2023 to-date
Dean of Students’ Affairs, 2017-to-date
Co-coordinator, 2016
Deputy Hall Tutor, 2015-2018
Assistant Teaching Practice Coordinator, 2015-2018
Counselling Unit Committee Member, 2010-to-date
College of Education Teachers’ Association of Ghana (CETAG), 2009-to-date
Public speaking counselling group member, 2007-2009
The General Secretary, 2008-2009
Radio correspondent (Reporter), 2008
Marital Counselling Group Member, 2007-2008
Audit committee secretary, 2002
House one Hall prefect, 1998-1999
Member, Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT)
Member, University of Education Alumni
Member, University of Ghana, Legon Alumni
Researchareas
College climate and its Impact on Trainee’s Academic Work in selected Colleges of Education in Ghana
Examining the Relationship Between introverts, extroverts and Academic Achievement among College students: A case study at the Offinso College of Education
The Relationship Between Shyness, Self-esteem, Coping Skills and Academic Performance in Techiman Senior High School
Entrepreneurial Development in Pottery Making at Mafensi-Kumasi
Skill Development on Mushroom Training and Production at Bemcom Youth Enterprise in Techiman
Mechanic repairs at LISJON Engineering Company Accra
Personal Information
Place of Birth: Akomadan-Ashanti Region, Ghana
Date of Birth: 12/03/74
Nationality: Ghanaian
Marital Status: Married
Committees
Academic Board, Serving
College Grievance Committee, Serving
Professional Development Committee
Works and Physical Development Committee, Serving
Executive Committee
Accommodation Committee, Serving
Dining Hall Committee, Serving
Counselling Unit Committee, Serving
Academic Planning and Quality Assurance Committee
AD-HOC Committee on Assessment Towards the Attainment of Transitional Support Fund (T-TEL/NCTE), Serving
Publications
Navigating The College Experience: Exploring The Roles of Sense of Belonging, Academic Stress, Motivation and Demographics Among College Students, Psychology and Education, 2024, 61(3), 699-713, 1553-6939
Stakeholders’ Perception of Factors Influencing Low Academic Performance of Pupils’ in Basic Education Certificate Examinations in Ghana, www.rsisinternational.org, 2022, VI, Issue, 2454-6186
Effectiveness of Employee Motivational Strategies: A Case Study of Offinso College of Education, www.ijsrm.in, 2021, 09, 07, El-2021-1814-1844, 2321-3418
Teacher’s Strategies for Managing Adolescent Students with Maladaptive Behaviours in Ghana, www.ijsrm.in, 2020, 08, 05, EL-2020-1312-1333, 2321-3418
Influence of Career Self Efficacy, Gender Stereotyping and Career Self-Concept on Sex-Typed Career Choice of Senior High School Students, www.ijsrm.in, 2020, 08, 05, EL-2020-1351-1382, 2321-3418
Job Satisfaction and Teacher Retention in Selected Senior High School in Ghana, www.ijsrm.in, 2020, 08, 01, EL-2020-1204-1221, 2321-3418
The Causes and Effects of Domestic Violence in the East Mamprusi Traditional Area in Northern Region, www.ijsrm.in, 2019, 07, 01, EL-2019-845-868, 2222
Academic Challenges Facing Distance Education Learners: Empirical Evidence from Jackson College of Education Centre in the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana, www.rajournals, 2019, 05, 03, 2394-6709
The Impact of Single Parenting on Academic Performance of Senior High School Students in Kpando Municipality, www.rajournals.in, 2019, 05, 02, 2394-6709
Teacher’s and Students’ Perception on Indiscipline at Awinyama Ahafo- Ano South East District- Ghana, www.ijrp.org, 2018, 15, 1
Perception of Teachers and Students on Indiscipline at Mankranso in Ahafo-Ano South District, www.iiste, 2018, 9, 30, 2222-1735
Factors That Account For Low Enrollments in Community- Based Senior High Schools in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, www.ijsrm.in, 2019, 07, 03, EL-2019-877-919, 2321-3418
The Impact of Leadership Styles on Teaching and Learning Outcomes: A Case Study of Selected Senior High Schools in the Nkroanza Districts of Brong Ahafo Region in Ghana, www.ijsrm.in, 2018, 06, 12, EL- 2018-797-825, 2321-3418
Assessing Senior High School Science Students’ Planning Skills In Selected Topics From The Integrated Science Syllabus, www.ijsrm.in, 2018, 06, 11, EL-2018-721-778, 2321-3418
Parenting Styles and Children’s Classroom Motivation in Tamale Metropolis, ISSN 2250-3153, 2018, 8, 11
Teacher’s and Students’ Perception on Indiscipline at Awinyama Ahafo-Ano South East District-Ghana, www.ijrp.org
Distress and Stress Management Among Distance Learners: A Case of Accra College of Education Study Centre, www.ijsrp.org, 2018, 8, 12
Parenting Approaches and Pupils’ Classroom Reinforcement in Sagnirigu District, Tamale-Ghana, ISSN 2222-1735 (Paper) ISSN 2222-288X (Online), 2018, 9, 30
Enhancing Senior High School Students Understanding of Chemical Formulae and Nomenclature of Inorganic Compounds by the Use of Conceptual Models, ISSN 2222-1735(Paper) ISSN 2222-288X (Online), 2018, 9, 26
Understanding of Chemical Formulae and Nomenclature of Inorganic Compounds Using Improvised Conceptual Models Among Teacher-Trainees in Offinso and Atebubu Colleges of Education in Ghana, ISSN (e): 2321-3418, 2018, 06, 10, EL-2018-667-693
The Relationship Between Shyness, Self-Esteem, Coping Skills and Academic Performance in the Offinso College of Education, ISSN 2222-1735 (Paper) ISSN 2222-288X (Online)
The Relationship Between the Academic Performance of Extroverts and Introverts in Offinso College of Education on Teacher-Trainees, ISSN 2394-6709, 2018, 04, 08, 1916-1932
The Impact of Tutor Quality, Leadership Practices and Infrastructure on the Academic Work of Teacher-Trainees in Selected Colleges of Education in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, ISSN (e): 2321-3418, 2018, 06, 08, EL-2018-580-608
Published Positional Paper on the topic: “School of Thoughts of the Essentialist Philosophers on the Aims of Education, Role of Education and the Focus of Education: Implications for Curriculum Development and Practice in Ghana”, ISSN 2422-8443
Published Paper on the topic: “College climate and its Impact on Trainee’s Academic Work in selected Colleges of Education in Ghana”, ISSN (Paper) 2222-1735 ISSN (Online) 2222-288X
Presentation: International conference and presentation in the 9th Africa Regional Training workshop of the International Society for the Study of Behavioural Development (ISSBD) on the theme: Consolidating and Extending African Early Career Scholars’ Research Capacity Across the Life Span at the Lagos University in Nigeria
2009: “The need for Guidance and Counselling in our Schools”, University notices and Daily Guide paper
Spiting in public and public places and its implications, University notices
How to behave when with people, University notices
A presentation at a symposium on “Domestic violence and its impact on Children” at Apam Senior High School
References
Christina Ammah, Senior Lecturer, University of Education, Winneba, Box 25, Winneba, 0247686494
Very Rev. Dr. Joseph Nkyi Asamoah, The Principal, Offinso College of Education, Box 7, Offinso-Ashanti, +233 0200896700/0244546739
Dr. Amos Mawusi, Senior Lecturer/ Coordinator of Graduate Studies, University of Education, Winneba, +233 208555071
Professor Stephen Antwi-Danso, Department of Counselling Psychology, University of Education, Winneba, +233 246041925
Hobbies and Interests
Listening to music
Sightseeing
Reading
Timeline
Dean of Students
Offinso College of Education
01.2017
Trainer/ Facilitator
Offinso College of Education
01.2017 - 03.2017
Course Tutor
College of Distance Education- University of Cape Coast
11.2010 - 01.2021
Tutor
Offinso College of Education
09.2010
Mathematics Teacher
Ghana Education Service
01.2009 - 01.2009
The General Secretary
Student-Counsellors Association of Ghana (SCAG)
01.2008 - 01.2009
Mathematics and Science Teacher
Ghana Education Service
01.2005 - 01.2007
Mathematics and Science/Agricultural Science Teacher
Ghana Education Service
01.1999 - 01.2003
Deputy Hall Tutor
Wesley Hall- Offinso College of Education
Deputy Teaching Practice Coordinator
Offinso College of Education
University of Education, Winneba
Atlantic International University- Honolulu, Hawaii USA