Prof. Kankam Boadu
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About

Kankam Boadu, a Professor in education, was trained in Social Studies education and curriculum studies. He possesses extensive qualification and expertise in social studies, teaching and learning processes. He holds his PhD in Citizenship Education from the Institute for Development Studies, University of Cape Coast, Ghana. He also holds Master of Philosophy degree in Curriculum Studies from the University of Cape Coast. He obtained his first degree in Social Studies, with a Diploma in Economics. 

He has been an education lecturer at the University of Cape Coast since 2002, teaching and supervising many individuals at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and served as Head of Department from 2010 to 2015. He is now the Vice-Dean of the School of Graduate Studies (2016 to date). He has authored and co-authored over 37 works, including 24published articles in both international and local journals and book of readings, 17 conference and workshop/unpublished research papers, among others. He has been involved in several Social Studies programmes as a facilitator, trainer and researcher in Ghana and outside Ghana. He is also a Chief Examiner and facilitator for Center for Continuing Education since June 2004.

Focus & expertise

Recent activity

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Conference Aug 2020

Kingdom Equip Network Conference on "Equipping the Church - Pastoral Leadership for a Healthy Church"

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Conference Aug 2020

The Article Publishing Process: An Elsevier workshop(Ghana)

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Conference Jul 2020

Training Workshop by College of Distance Education on the Development of the E-Learning Content

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Conference Dec 2018

Training of Accident Trauma Life Support in Nottingham University Hospital

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Keynote lecture Jan 2018

Teach the Untaught: Perspective in Social Studies Education

Background

🎓 Education & qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy in Development Studies

University of Cape Coast

2013

Master of Philosophy in Curriculum Studies

University of Cape Coast

2001

Bachelor of Education in Social Studies

University of Cape Coast

1994

Diploma in Economics

University of Cape Coast

1993

Career & positions

Vice-Dean

School of Graduate Studies

Aug, 2020 to Jul, 2022

Hall Master

Atlantic Hall

Jan, 2022 to Oct, 2022

Dean

Department of Business and Social Sciences Education

Aug, 2022 to Mar, 2024

Dean

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Education

Oct, 2022 to May, 2025

Engagements

🎤 Keynote lectures

Teach the Untaught: Perspective in Social Studies Education

University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana · 2018-01-01

📅 Conferences attended

2020 Kingdom Equip Network Conference on "Equipping the Church - Pastoral Leadership for a Healthy Church" Participant · Virtual Conference
2020 The Article Publishing Process: An Elsevier workshop(Ghana) Participant · Virtual Conference
2020 Training Workshop by College of Distance Education on the Development of the E-Learning Content Participant · College of Distance Education, University of Cape Coast
2018 Training of Accident Trauma Life Support in Nottingham University Hospital Participant · Nottingham, United Kingdom
2016 International Conference on Education Development and Innovation(INCEDI) Presented a paper · Methodist University College, Ghana
2016 International Conference on Education Development and Innovation(INCEDI) Chairman of session: Issues in Primary and Secondary Education · Accra, Ghana
2016 Workshop on Research Methodology, Grant Proposal and Systematic Review Participant · School of Medical Sciences, University of Cape Coast
2016 Workshop on Pedagogy Consultant · Ghana Standards Authority, Ghana
2015 Workshop for Training Centre Coordinators of College of Distance Education Participant · University of Cape Coast
2015 Continuous Professional Development for Private Schools in Ghana Consultant · Ghana
2015 1st Interdisciplinary Conference of University of Cape Coast, Ghana and Tai Solarin University of Education, Nigeria Chairman, Local Organising Committee · University of Cape Coast, Ghana
2015 Round Table of the Private Sector and Universities on Best Market Oriented Private Sector Initiatives in Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions in the ECOWAS Region Facilitator and Presenter · Dakar, Senegal
2011 Sensitization Workshop on 2010 World Social Science Report by UNESCO and Faculty of Sciences, University of Cape Coast Participant · School of Medical Sciences Auditorium, University of Cape Coast
2011 Champions’ Conference Chairman of Session: Changing the Status Quo - Champions’ Attitude · University of Cape Coast
2011 UNILONIN/UCC 2ND Joint International Conference on Climate Change and Sustainable Development Participant · University of llorin, Nigeria
2011 Distance Education and Teachers’ Training in Africa Presented Two Papers · Universidade Eduardo Mondlane, Maputo, Mozambique
2010 Workshop on SME Development in Ghana Participant · Cape Coast, Ghana
2010 1ST Annual International Symposium on Strategies for Effective Teaching in Tertiary Education Participant · University of Cape Coast, Ghana
2010 Annual General Meeting of the Ghana Geographical Association (GGA) Presented a Paper · Ghana
2010 1st International workshop on Strategies for Effective Research and Teaching Quality in Education Participant · University of Cape Coast, Ghana
2010 Women, Peace and Security Institute’s Curriculum Development Workshop Participant · Elmina Bay Resort, Central Region, Ghana
2010 International Conference on Transformative Education Presented a Paper · Obefemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
2010 West African Senior School Certificate Examination Training of Examiners in Item Writing Participant · Central University College, Ghana
2010 Challenging HIV Stigma Conference Participant · Ghana
2007 Workshop on Test Item Writing Participant · Saltpond, Central Region, Ghana
2007 National Conference on Teacher Education Presented a Paper · University of Education, Ghana
2002 Training Workshop for Registration Officers Participant · University of Cape Coast, Ghana
2001 Training Workshop for Academic Counselors Participant · University of Cape Coast, Ghana
2001 Workshop for Social Studies Tutors Resource Person · Teacher Training College, Komenda, Ghana
1995 Revision of the Life Skills Syllabus Participant · Akrokeri, Ashanti Region, Ghana

Honors & affiliations

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University of Cape Coast Funded Research Projects Award
Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy, University of Cape Coast · 2017
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Ghana Scholar to the University of South Florida to pursue a Ph.D programme
University of South Florida, United State of America · 2012
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Australian Leadership Award (ALA) Fellow
Australian Government · 2012
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Ghana - USA Exchange Programme in Valdosta, Georgia
U.S. Embassy, Ghana · 2010
Member
National Association of Social Studies · 2019
Member
American Educational Research Association · 2017
Member
American Association of International Researchers · 2014
Member
University Teachers Association · 2003

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