Prof. Emmanuel K Gyimah
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About

Professor Emmanuel Kofi Gyimah is a Professor of Special Education at the Department of Education and Psychology of the Faculty of Educational Foundations, College of Education Studies, University of Cape Coast. He is prolific researcher and holds a doctorate degree which he obtained from the University of Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom.

He has extensive teaching experience and taught both at the Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels in the university.

He has supervised/co-supervised more than forty MPhil Theses, Thirteen PhD These and several undergraduate Project Work. He has also had an opportunity to assess colleague staff papers that promoted them to the rank of Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor. Officially and unofficially, he has mentored over 15 Faculty members. He has the under listed qualities:

. Ability to handle crisis situations and take appropriate and timely decisions.

Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.

An excellent teacher, but always ready to learn.

Appreciable experience in university governance.

Conscientious, unassuming and meticulous.

Excellent team player.

Highly organised and self-composed.

ICT literate, appreciable skill in computer usage.

Imbued with communication and diplomatic skills.

Imbued with tenacity of purpose and goal-oriented.

Optimistic and affable.

Passion for quality and excellence.

Respectful to authority and peers.

Self-disciplined and intrinsically-motivated.

Value the contribution every individual makes in achieving organisational targets.

Focus & expertise

Recent activity

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Conference Jul 2025

4th World Conference on Transformative Education University of the Western Cape, Cape Town

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Project Nov 2019

Factors Influencing Students Choice of Programme at College of Distance Education, University of Cape Coast: Curriculum Implications.

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Project Nov 2019

Gender Orders and Higher Education in the University of Cape Coast College of Distance Education – 2016

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Project Jul 2019

[Research support grant (RSG) from the Directorate of Research Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC)] Factors Influencing Students Choice of Programme of study at College of Distance Education, University of Cape Coast: Curriculum Implications.

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Project Jul 2019

Factors affecting poor performance of students at Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese District.

Background

🎓 Education & qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy in Education

University of Leeds

2006

Master of Philosophy in Special Education

University of Cape Coast

2000

Bachelor of Education in Psychology

University of Cape Coast

1993

Diploma in Geography

University of Cape Coast

1993

Career & positions

Vice-Dean

Faculty of Educational Foundations

Aug, 2020 to Sep, 2021

Director

Directorate of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance

Oct, 2020 to Aug, 2022

Teaching & projects

I strongly believe that every individual has the potential to succeed once s/he is given the opportunity to do so.

Teaching philosophy

Projects

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Factors Influencing Students Choice of Programme at College of Distance Education, University of Cape Coast: Curriculum Implications.

Principal Investigator

January 2017 - December 2018

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Gender Orders and Higher Education in the University of Cape Coast College of Distance Education – 2016

Chairman of the Committee

January 2016 - December 2018

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[Research support grant (RSG) from the Directorate of Research Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC)] Factors Influencing Students Choice of Programme of study at College of Distance Education, University of Cape Coast: Curriculum Implications.

Team Leader

January 2016 - December 2017

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Factors affecting poor performance of students at Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese District.

Research Led

January 2012 - December 2013

Engagements

🎤 Keynote lectures

Assessing Sign Language Competency of Teachers of the Deaf in Ghana

Cape Coast, Ghana · 2017-01-01

Types of Research Designs in Education: Assumptions and Applications

Cape Coast, Ghana · 2017-01-01

Writimg research proposal and the APA format

Cape Coast · 2019-01-01

Examining a Thesis/Dissertation Seminar for Advisors for Supervisors/Examiners of Graduate Research

Cape Coast · 2015-01-01

Examining a Thesis/Dissertation Seminar for Advisors for Supervisors/Examiners of Graduate Research

Cape Ccoast, · 2015-01-01

Inclusive Education Agenda: The role of the Assemblymen and women).

Cape Coast · 2010-01-01

The Role of Teaching Practice in Teacher Education: The Case of UCC CoDE

Cape Coast · 2015-01-01

Convention on the Rights of the Disabled: Dignity and Justice for all

Cape Coast · 2008-01-01

Role of Mentors in Teaching Practice

Cape Coast · 2016-01-01

📅 Conferences attended

2012 56th ICET WORLD ASSEMBLY. International Council on Education for Teaching on the theme: The Changing Global Perspective on the Role of Teacher and Teacher Education; Chaired two sessions · UCC, Ghana
2009 International Conference on Inclusive Education under the sponsorship of UNESCO Presented on a paper on Inclusive education: Definition, goals, objectives, principles and benefits · Ajumako, Ghana
2008 Teacher Education in Sub-Saharan Africa Conference presented a paper on the topic: Using Special Education Practicum to Assess 400 Level Psychology Student: Perception and Preferences of Children with SEN). · UCC, Ghana
2011 Joint International Conference on Climate Change and Sustainable Development; I and two others presented a joint paper on ‘Assessment of junior high school curriculum and students’ knowledge of climate change and sustainable development in the Central Region’. · Ilorin Nigeria
2012 ISTEC & IDEC Conference on Distance Learning; participant · Dubai
2012 Australian Leadership Training Programme on Teacher Education Participant · Sydney, Australia
2012 1st Annual Conference of International Research in Early Childhood Education (IRECE); I and two others presented a joint paper on ‘Factors accounting for pupils’ pattern of errors in English Language written expression: Implication for teaching and learning’ · Cape Coast, Ghana
2013 3rd Joint International Conference on the theme: Education for Sustainable Development in Africa Participant · Cape Coast, Ghana
2013 2nd Annual Open and Distance Education for Africa Summit; Participant · Johannesburg, South Africa
2015 AWAU 2nd Annual Conference and General Meeting Participant · Cape Coast, Ghana
2018 4th International Conference for Postgraduate Studies One of the Judges · Cape Coast, Ghana
2005 University of Leeds Graduate Research Students’ Annual Conference presented a paper on Teachers Attitudes to Inclusion in Ghana · Leeds, United Kingdom
2015 19. From HEEFA to SDG4: Building on Achievements. What is the place and role of Higher Education in the new UN International Agenda for Education Particpant · Barcelona, Spain
2010 Exchanging Knowledge for Widening Participation in Higher Education: A focus on Ghana and Tanzania Participant · Accra, Ghana
2005 Visible Images of Disabled Students: An Analysis of United Kingdom University Practice Participant · Leeds, United Kingdom
2004 BERA/RCBN Methodology Master Classes 2004 on methodological issues in International and Comparative Studies Participant · Oxford, United Kingdom
2025 4th World Conference on Transformative Education University of the Western Cape, Cape Town Presenter · Cape Town
2015 AWAU 2nd Annual Conference and General Meeting on the theme: Hamonisation of academic programmes and qualifications in Africa (Arusha Convention): Implications for West Africa; Participant · Cape Coast

Honors & affiliations

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An unspecified sum for a study on : Factors Influencing Students Choice of Programme of Study at College of Distance Education, University of Cape Coast: Curriculum Implications
Inter-departmental research support grant (RSG) & Directorate of Research Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC) · 2015
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Three-year Ph.D. Programme at University of Leeds, United Kingdom
Ghana Education Trust Fund (GET Fund) · 2004
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Ghana Education Trust Fund (GET Fund)for a three-year Ph.D. programme
Ghana Government · 2004
Founding Member
Ghana Psychological Association (GPA) · 2013
Member
Child Learner Development Organisation (CLEDOR) a non-governmental organisation set up to provide support for children with special educational needs in first and second cycle schools in Ghana · 2010
Member
Ghana Psychological Council (GPC) · 2000
Member
University Teachers’ Association of Ghana (UTAG) · 2000

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