Prof. Jacob Owusu Sarfo

I believe that students should be at the centre of the teaching and learning process. My role as a teacher is therefore not to provide knowledge but to facilitate learning, guide students, and create an environment in which they can develop their potential.

My teaching goes beyond disciplinary knowledge to focus on developing the skills students need to function effectively in the 21st century. I use practical and experiential approaches to make learning meaningful. I believe students learn better when they are given opportunities to connect theory with practice, reflect on their experiences, and develop solutions to authentic problems.

Technology is also an important part of my teaching. I use digital tools and emerging technologies to support engagement, collaboration, research, and problem-solving while encouraging students to use such technologies responsibly and critically. However, technology remains a means of enhancing learning rather than replacing the human interaction, judgement, creativity, and critical thinking that are central to education.

I believe that teaching should also be informed by research and professional practice. I therefore bring current evidence, contemporary issues, and practical experiences into the classroom and encourage students to question, investigate, and reflect rather than simply accept information. Assessment is similarly viewed as part of learning. I use feedback, reflection, and practical tasks to help students identify their strengths, address their weaknesses, and progressively improve.

Ultimately, my goal is to develop independent thinkers, problem-solvers, innovators, and lifelong learners. I see myself not simply as a lecturer but as a facilitator, mentor, coach, researcher, and co-learner.