Elizabeth Darko Agyei is a Lecturer in the Department of Science Education at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. She holds a Ph.D. in Science and Technology Education from the University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa, a Master's degree in Theoretical Physics from the African University of Science and Technology, Nigeria, a Postgraduate Diploma in Condensed Matter Physics from the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Italy, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the University of Cape Coast. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Physics from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. Her research interests encompass instructional design, theoretical physics, and the integration of instructional technologies in science education. Her work focuses on fostering interactive, learner-centered environments that promote meaningful learning, particularly in contexts sensitive to local educational needs. Her doctoral research significantly contributes to the field by exploring the development of ICT competencies among pre-service physics teachers, enabling them to facilitate interactive and effective science instruction. This expertise has enabled her to lead training initiatives for both pre-service and in-service teachers, equipping them with ICT-based pedagogical skills for enhancing science education.
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Participant
a briefing session with the Director General, NaCCA on the new standard-based curriculum University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana.
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Participant
Centre for Teacher Professional Development workshop on ‘Standard-based curriculum and pedagogy’ University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana..
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Presenter
3rd International Conference on Education Research for Development in Africa (ICERDA). Theme: ‘Repurposing the Global development Education Agenda for Africa’s Future’ University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana..
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the online training workshop on Scopus usage. Theme: ‘Introduction to Scopus’ online.
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2nd World Conference on Transformative Education (WCTE), 2023. Theme: ‘The Future of Africa and the Role of Transformation’ University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana..
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Online workshop on ‘Using Open Access AI to improve the Academic Lifecycle for Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Ghana (CARLIGH) members’ University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana..
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Online STEM workshop for Faculty of Science and Technology Education academic staff. Theme: ‘STEM training of university lecturer Ghana’ University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana..
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Speaker
PhET Interactive Simulations-Global Initiative Africa Share and Discuss Webinar. Theme: ‘Developing pre-service teacher competencies for integrating ICT’ Online.
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x. PhET Interactive Simulations-Global Initiative Africa Share and Discuss Webinar. Theme: ‘Feedback and Feed-Forward in Efficacious Learning Environments’ Online.
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Workshop on ‘Improving Research Output and Visibility at University of Cape Coast Through Open Access Research Discovery Solutions Dimensions & Open Research Library’ Online.
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Participant
PhET Interactive Simulations-Global Initiative Africa Share and Discuss Webinar. Theme: ‘Exploring Effective Strategies for Teaching with PhETs’ Online.
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Facilitator
Contemporary Issues in Fisheries Management. Fisheries Leadership Short course for Practitioners funded by USAID/Fisheries Recovery Activity Ghana.
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Presenter
International and Regional Fisheries Institutional Frameworks and Bodies. Workshop on Destabilising Impacts of Distant Water Fishing Vessels (DWFV) in the Gulf of Guinea Yaounde, Cameroon.
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Guest Speaker
“Promoting Research Excellence for Impact on Marine Conservation in Africa”, Institute for Oceans and Fisheries Online Seminar Series University of British Columbia, Canada.
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Co-Facilitator
“Grants Proposal Writing Workshop” University for Development Studies.
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Presenter
“Performance of the Africa Centre of Excellence in Coastal Resilience”, Country Round Table Workshop Association of African Universities (AAU), Online.
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Facilitator
“Regional Political Parties Dialogue on Fisheries: Protecting Our Fish, Securing Our Future, Live Engagement on JoyNews TV Centre for National Culture, Cape Coast.
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Presenter
Professorial Inaugural Lecture on the topic “Our Oceans: Securing Our Common Future through Transformative Research” Medical School Auditorium, University of Cape Coast.
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Africa’s Plastic Revolution: Advancing Global Solutions for Healthy Oceans, T.D. Walter Bean Professorship Public Lecture University of Waterloo, Canada.
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Expanding the Impact of Research on Africa’s Blue Economy. National Consultative Workshop for the Formulation of a National Blue Economy Strategy for Angola Luanda, Angola.
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Panelist
Regional Steering Committee Workshop for the World Bank West African Coastal Resilience Investment Projects (WACA ReSiP and ReiP2) Banjul, Gambia.
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Facilitator
Coastal Adaptation to Climate Change. Short-term Training Course funded by USAID Ghana.
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Co-Discussant
“Expanding the Impact of Blue Economy in Africa” (with Professor Rashid Sumaila) World Bank Headquarters, Washington.
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Facilitator
Workshop on “Winning Research and Development Grants in a Competitive World” Bolgatanga Technical University, Ghana.
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Facilitator
Workshop on “Proposal and Grants writing” University of Ghana, Ghana.
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Speaker
Study Tour on Sustainable Fisheries Management & Leadership University of Rhode Island, United States.
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Presenter
Vulnerability to Viability (V2V) Ghana Case Study. Bootcamp on moving fisheries from Vulnerability to Viability Puri, Delhi, India.
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Guest Speaker
Workshop Presentation on “Expanding the Impact of Research on Africa’s Blue Economy in Africa Hohai University, China.
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Participant
6th ACE Impact Regional Workshop of the World Bank and the Association of African Universities Accra (Online).
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Panelist
Seaweed (Sargassum) Invasion on the Ghanaian Coasts, Implications for the National Economy and Management Live TV Broadcast, GTV.
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Guest Speaker
“West African Fisheries”, Workshop by the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) University of Makerere, Kampala, Uganda.
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Abdus Salam Scholarship-Postgraduate Level
Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)
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World Bank Scholarship-Postgraduate Level
African University of Science and Technology
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Member
University Teachers Association of Ghana
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Member
European Centre for Research Training and Development, United Kingdom
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Member
African Material Research Society
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Team member, Contract for services to deliver a short course on Marine Litter under the OCPP
Cefas/UKAID
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Panel Chair, Reviewed Environmental Impact Statement of PECAN Energies for Offshore Exploration of Oil & Gas
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Ghana, Secondi/Takoradi
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Team member, Contract for development of a short course on Marine Litter for the West Africa Region
Ocean Country Partnership Program (OCPP) funded by Cefas/UKAID
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Team member, Contract services to conduct data collection surveys on abandoned lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) in Ghana
Ocean Country Partnership Program (OCPP) funded by Cefas/UKAID
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Lead Consultant, Contract for the Development of Fishery Courses Syllabi for Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture Sciences (DoFAS), University of Liberia
IDA-V3100
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Panel Chair, Evaluation of Applications for recruitment of Environmental, Social Safeguards Officers for Ghana’s Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI)
World Bank funded West Africa Coastal Areas Management Programme
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Lead Consultant, Consultancy to review and align national fisheries and aquaculture polices and laws with the PFRS, regional instruments and global best practices for 15 AU Member States
African Union – InterAfrican Bureau of Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
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Lead Consultant, Mechanisms to Facilitate the Domestication of Global Instruments and Initiatives (2022)
African Union – InterAfrican Bureau of Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
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Lead Consultant, Identification of Issues for SIDS, Development of Draft Strategic Positions for SIDS
African Union – InterAfrican Bureau of Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
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Team member, Environmental Systems Analysis of the Avu Lagoon Protected area
Calgary Zoo Foundation
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Trainer, Conduct Marine Spatial Planning Workshop in Ghana
University of Liverpool
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Team member, Pre-feasibility study for nature-based intervention for Anlo Beach community in Ghana
Valued at US$32,365.00
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Team member, Marine Plastic Pollution Study in Liberia
Conservation International
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Team member, Vulnerability, Adaptation and Resilience in a Changing Climate - WACA -VAR Workshop
World Bank
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Consultant, Support Development of Multi-sector Resilience Investment Programme for the West Africa Coastal Area Management Program
World Bank
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Consultant, Issues and Opportunities in the Ghanaian Fishery Sector: Addressing the context, prospects and challenges
Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), United Kingdom
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Consultant, Estimations on renewable energy investments in Ghana
Highland Star Group (HSG) of Companies, Geneva, Switzerland
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Team Member, Regional Mapping of Experts and Institutions in Coastal management
World Bank
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Lead Consultant, Review of the Fisheries Act 2002 (act 625) and the Development of Draft Regulations for the conduct of Fisheries Impact Assessments
Ghana Industrial Trawlers Association (GITA) and GOGIG funded by DFID/UK
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Team member, Environmental baseline survey of water bodies in the Great Consolidated Diamond Ghana Limited (GCDGL) mining concession
AERC Ltd.
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Team member, Scoping Study on the Dredging of the Whin Estuary in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis
UCC Consultancy Unit/Consolidated Energy Ltd.
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Team member, Social Ecology of Anlo Beach Wetland of Ghana
Friends of the Nation/IUCN/French Global Environment Facility (GEF)
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Principal Investigator, Biodiversity Assessment of Urban Wetlands in the Western Region, Ghana with focus on Essei and Butuah Lagoons and the Whin River Estuary
USAID through Friends of the Nation