Prof. Bernard Yaw Sekyi Acquah is an Associate Professor of Curriculum and Teaching at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana, and currently serves as Head of the Department of Arts Education. His teaching, research and professional interests include curriculum and teaching, teacher education, effective teaching and learning, curriculum implementation and evaluation, human resources development, and teacher professional development. His work is focused on improving the quality of teaching and learning and strengthening teacher education in Ghana. Prof. Acquah previously served as Head of the Department of Business and Social Sciences Education, Director of the Center for Teacher Professional Development (CTPD) at the University of Cape Coast, where he led teacher professional development programmes and initiatives. He also served as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Education, contributing to the academic and administrative leadership of the Faculty and supporting initiatives in teaching, learning, research and academic development. Prof. Acquah has contributed to research, educational programme development, professional training and policy initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality and effectiveness of education in Ghana.
About
Focus & expertise
Specializations
Academic interests · number = colleagues who share it
Recent activity
Research Study on the state of pre-tertiary teacher education in Ghana
Fidelity of implementation of senior high school curriculum: A survey of selected subjects’ curricula
• Post budget workshop on the 2020 budget statement and economic policy
• A round table discussion on the theme: Implementation of the Free Senior High School and Double Track Policy: Implications for Quality Tertiary Education in Ghana. Organised by the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) in collaboration with the Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
• 11TH Annual Southern African-Nordic Centre (SANORD) 2018 Conference
Background
🎓 Education & qualifications
Doctor of Education in Curriculum Studies
University of South Africa
2015
Master of Arts in Human Resource Development
University of Cape Coast
2012
Master of Philosophy in Curriculum Studies
University of Cape Coast
2010
Bachelor of Education in Social Sciences
University of Cape Coast
2006
★ Career & positions
Head of Department
Department of Business and Social Sciences Education
Sep, 2020 to Aug, 2022
Director
Centre for Teacher Professional Development
Aug, 2022 to Aug, 2026
Vice-Dean
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Education
Aug, 2025 to Aug, 2026
Departmental Registration & Exams Officer
Centre for Teacher Professional Development
Jan, 2026 to Aug, 2026
Teaching & projects
I believe learning is difficult, and my presence as a teacher should not exacerbate that difficulty but rather create a supportive learning environment that makes it easier. Every student can learn and succeed at their own pace with the right kind of support from the teacher. Learning must always be scaffolded and reinforced. to bring out the best of all learners.
Projects
Research Study on the state of pre-tertiary teacher education in Ghana
Researcher (Participated in instrument development)
January 2019 - Present
Fidelity of implementation of senior high school curriculum: A survey of selected subjects’ curricula
Researcher
January 2017 - December 2018
Publications ORCID 0000-0001-6273-063X →
Engagements
📅 Conferences attended
Honors & affiliations
Colleagues & frequently viewed together
Dr. Andzie Tahir Ahmed
Lecturer · Department of Business and Social Sciences Education
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Dr. Anthony Akwesi Owusu
Senior Lecturer · Department of Business and Social Sciences Education
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Dr. Bernard Fentim Darkwa
Senior Lecturer · Department of Business and Social Sciences Education
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Dr. Gabriel Kwasi Aboagye
Lecturer · Department of Business and Social Sciences Education
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Dr. Magdalene Brown
Lecturer · Department of Business and Social Sciences Education
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Dr. Ernestina Larbie
Lecturer · Department of Business and Social Sciences Education
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Dr. Anthony Akwesi Owusu
Senior Lecturer · Department of Business and Social Sciences Education
Curriculum and Teaching
Economics Education
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Dr. Ernest Opoku
Senior Lecturer · Institute of Education
Economics Education
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Dr. Peter Anti-Partey
Lecturer · Department of Business and Social Sciences Education
Economics Education
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Mr. Enoch Apori Ansah
Assistant Registrar · Student Records Section
Curriculum and Teaching
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Dr. Ernest Nyamekye
Lecturer · Department of Arts Education
Curriculum and Teaching
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Dr. Moses Segbenya
Senior Lecturer · CoDE Department of Business Studies
Human Resource Development
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Dr. Isaac Atta Kwenin
Senior Lecturer · Department of Business and Social Sciences Education
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Prof. Kankam Boadu
Professor · Department of Business and Social Sciences Education
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Dr. Gabriel Kwasi Aboagye
Lecturer · Department of Business and Social Sciences Education
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Dr. Anthony Akwesi Owusu
Senior Lecturer · Department of Business and Social Sciences Education
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Rev. Dr. Martin Owusu
Senior Lecturer · Department of Arts Education
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Dr. Bernard Fentim Darkwa
Senior Lecturer · Department of Business and Social Sciences Education
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Dr. Bernard Fentim Darkwa
Senior Lecturer
Prof. Christopher Yaw Kwaah
Associate Professor
Prof. Cosmas Cobbold
Associate Professor
Dr. Isaac Atta Kwenin
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Kenneth Adu-Gyamfi
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Prince Yeboah Asare
Lecturer
Dr. Magdalene Brown
Lecturer
Dr. Peter Anti-Partey
Lecturer
