Name: Post Graduate Research Conference
Start: 2015-10-01
Location: University of Fort Hare, Alice campus, South Africa.

About

George Adom is an accomplished professional in Ghana's education sector, currently serving as a Lecturer and Administrator at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) in the Department of Basic Education. His career is defined by a commitment to advancing mathematics pedagogy, qualitative and quantitative research excellence, and institutional leadership.

Areas of Specialization: Mathematics Education,

Research Interests:

1. Teacher Development in Mathematics Education

2. Curriculum Studies in Mathematics Education.

3. Curriculum Development for Postgraduate Programs for Primary and Junior High School Education.

4. Developing Teaching and Learning Resources in Mathematics

5. STEM Education.

Core Competencies

Pedagogical Expertise: Specialized in foundational mathematics education, with a focus on the use of visual manipulatives, such as paper-folding, to enhance student comprehension of mathematical understanding.

Focus & expertise

Specializations

Issues in Teacher Education and Teaching Leadership Development Modalities of Teaching and Training With Technology

Academic interests · number = colleagues who share it

Mathematics Education3

Recent activity

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Project Apr 2026

School Adoption Project

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Conference Nov 2017

International Conference on Job Creation in Africa

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Award Jan 2016

Governor Mbeki Postgraduate Bursary,

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Conference Nov 2015

National Research Foundation (NRF) Post Graduate Conference: Research funding and publications

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Conference Oct 2015

Post Graduate Research Conference

Background

🎓 Education & qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics Education

University of Fort Hare

2020

Master of Philosophy in Mathematics Education

University of Fort Hare

2017

Bachelor of Education in Mathematics Education

University of Cape Coast

2013

★ Career & positions

Departmental Registration & Exams Officer

Department of Basic Education

Aug, 2025 to Aug, 2026

Teaching & projects

My teaching philosophy is built on the belief that education is a collaborative journey that must bridge the gap between abstract theory and practical reality. My approach is particularly evident in how i handle foundational mathematics and the professional development of future educators.

Teaching philosophy

Projects

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School Adoption Project

Member

April 2021 - Present

Publications 11 works

ORCID 0000-0002-4630-2579 →

2026

A Multivariate and Structural Modelling Analysis of Teacher Readiness and Adoption of the TM1 laptop computer for classroom Use

Isaac Benning, George Adom, Douglas Darko Agyei, Japhet Kwasi Osiakwan et al.

Research Square · Preprint · Source: OpenAlex

A multivariate and structural modelling analysis of teacher readiness and adoption of the TM1 laptop computer for classroom use

Isaac Benning, George Adom, Douglas Darko Agyei, Japhet Kwasi Osiakwan et al.

Discover Education · Article · Source: OpenAlex

Effects of Fraction Relationships-Based Instruction on Primary School Learners’ Proficiency in Fraction Operations

Japhet Kwasi Osiakwan, Mavis Okyere, Forster D. Ntow, George Adom

Research Square · Preprint · Source: OpenAlex

2025

Culturally responsive pedagogy model integration in mathematics education: Perceptions and practices among Ghanaian teachers

Daniel Gbormittah, Christopher Yarkwah, Japhet Kwasi Osiakwan, George Adom

Social Sciences & Humanities Open · Article · 9 citations · Source: OpenAlex

Navigating the Use and Misuse of Likert Scales in Counseling and Development Research

Might Kojo Abreh, Mavis Okyere, Japhet Kwasi Osiakwan, George Adom

Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development · Article · 4 citations · Source: OpenAlex

2024

Perceived attitude of preservice teachers towards the integration of technology in teaching and learning college geometry: cases of two selected colleges of education in Ghana

Daniel Gbormittah, Daniel Paa Korsah, Japhet Kwasi Osiakwan, George Adom

Discover Education · Article · 3 citations · Source: OpenAlex

Chapter 14: Spaced practice in classrooms

Monilola Oyetade, George Adom

Open Books and Proceedings · Article · Source: OpenAlex

Students’ Understanding of the Equal Sign when Solving Arithmetic Tasks

Forster D. Ntow, George Adom, Solomon Essel, Samuel Kenney

African Journal of Educational Studies in Mathematics and Sciences · Article · Source: OpenAlex

2020

The use of Cuisenaire Rods on Learners’ Performance in Fractions in Grade 9 in Public High Schools in Chris Hani West District, South Africa.

George Adom, Emmanuel O. Adu

International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications · Article · 2 citations · Source: OpenAlex

An Investigation of the Use of Paper Folding Manipulative Material on Learners’ Performance in Fractions in Grade 9

George Adom, Emmanuel O. Adu

Article · Source: OpenAlex

2018

Motivation and attitude of grade nine learners towards mathematics in King Williams Town Education District, South Africa

George Adom, Emmanuel O. Adu

Ghana Journal of Development Studies · Article · 8 citations · Source: OpenAlex

OpenAlex updated 10 Sep 2026

Engagements

📅 Conferences attended

2015 Post Graduate Research Conference Presented a paper · University of Fort Hare, Alice campus, South Africa.

2015 National Research Foundation (NRF) Post Graduate Conference: Research funding and publications Participant · International Conference Centre (ICC) – East London, South Africa

2017 International Conference on Job Creation in Africa Participant · International Conference Centre (ICC) – East London, South Africa

2013 Springboard Achievers Conference Participant · University of Cape Coast, Ghana