I am an experienced educational planner and researcher with over twenty years in diverse pre-tertiary and tertiary contexts. I excel in designing, developing, and executing comprehensive educational research initiatives and programme evaluations aimed at enhancing learning outcomes for diverse student populations. My background has equipped me with strong skills in educational policy formulation, strategic planning, and programme development, making me adaptable to various educational challenges.
Additionally, I have worked as an independent consultant for many educational organizations, serving as the principal investigator, co-principal investigator and researcher for various national and international projects. My collaborative efforts have provided valuable insights across numerous educational initiatives. I am committed to improving educational practices and policies through research-driven approaches, ensuring my contributions yield meaningful enhancements in the educational landscape. My role often involves engaging with stakeholders to assess needs, identify priorities, and implement evidence-based solutions while promoting a culture of continuous learning among educators and administrators.
About
Focus & expertise
Specializations
Academic interests · number = colleagues who share it
Recent activity
The State of Foundational Learning in Ghana: Gender Equality, Quality of Teaching, Accessibility, and Relevance [Data Analysis & Reporting]
Teaching and Learning in Fragile Context Research Project
Capacity Development Challenges and Priorities for System-Level Managers in Ghana’s Pre-tertiary Education
National Education Leadership Institute pilot project
Teacher Effect Variables that Promote/Enhance Learning Outcomes of Students: A Case Study of Senior High Schools in the Cape Coast Metropolis. Nov. 5 – Aug. 3, 2023
Background
🎓 Education & qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Qualitative Research Based)
University of Cape Coast
2015
Master of Philosophy in Educational Planning
University of Cape Coast
2010
Diploma in Financial Management
Institute of Commercial Management
2008
Diploma in Financial Management
Institute of Commercial Management
2008
Postgraduate Diploma in Economics Education
University of Cape Coast
2003
Bachelor of Arts in Economics
University of Ghana
1998
Teaching & projects
As a teacher, I share the view that human beings are innately equipped to explore endlessly, ask questions and be fascinated by the world and other minds around them. Therefore, as an advocate of passionate, curious minds, my teaching goal is to foster learners’ passion and curiosity for knowledge. To achieve this, I aim to engage with learners and share knowledge through technology-driven, research-informed and learner-focused teaching and to assist each learner in developing their own potential and learning methods and critical thinking skills.
Projects
The State of Foundational Learning in Ghana: Gender Equality, Quality of Teaching, Accessibility, and Relevance [Data Analysis & Reporting]
Lead Consultant
October 2024 - January 2024
Teaching and Learning in Fragile Context Research Project
Co-Principal Investigator
July 2024 - Present
Teaching and Learning in Fragile Context Research Project
Co-Principal Investigator
July 2024 - Present
Capacity Development Challenges and Priorities for System-Level Managers in Ghana’s Pre-tertiary Education
Co-Consultant
December 2023 - January 2024
National Education Leadership Institute Pilot Project
M&E Officer
November 2023 - Present
National Education Leadership Institute pilot project
M&E Officer
November 2023 - January 2024
Teacher Effect Variables that Promote/Enhance Learning Outcomes of Students: A Case Study of Senior High Schools in the Cape Coast Metropolis. Nov. 5 – Aug. 3, 2023
Researcher
November 2022 - August 2023
Innovative Pedagogies Project
Researcher and M&E Officer
February 2022 - November 2022
Innovative Pedagogies Project
Researcher & M&E Officer
February 2022 - November 2022
Settling-in Challenges of Fresh Postgraduate Students in the University of Cape Coast. Dec. 2021 – Sept. 2022
Principal Investigator
December 2021 - September 2022
Settling-in Challenges of Fresh Postgraduate Students in the University of Cape Coast
Principal Investigator
December 2021 - September 2022
Teacher Effect Variables that Promote/Enhance Learning Outcomes of Students: A Case Study of Senior High Schools in the Cape Coast Metropolis
Researcher
November 2021 - August 2023
Unlock Literacy Project Endline Assessment in Kwahu Afram Plains North
Principal Investigator
September 2021 - February 2022
Unlock Literacy Project Endline Assessment in Kwahu Afram Plains North
Principal Investigator
September 2021 - February 2022
UNESCO Ghana funded project on Costed Comprehensive National Teacher Policy Implementation Plan
Co-Consultant
October 2020 - April 2021
Costed Comprehensive National Teacher Policy Implementation Plan
Co-Consultant
September 2020 - May 2021
Centre for Global Development and IEPA supported research on COVID-19 Pandemic School Readiness
Researcher
April 2020 - September 2021
COVID-19 Pandemic School Readiness. Researcher. Apr. 2020 – Sept. 2021
Researcher
April 2020 - September 2022
Ghana Education Service (GES), Girls Education Unit-UNICEF Ghana supported scoping study on Empowering Adolescent Girls’ Basic School Completion in five selected districts in Ghana
Researcher
February 2020 - March 2021
Empowering adolescent girls, embracing gender equality, advancing girls’ completion of lower secondary education
Research Consultant
January 2020 - September 2021
Investigating transnational education (TNE) partnerships and the environment of distance learning in higher education institutions (HEIs)
Researcher
January 2019 - November 2019
EQUAL Global Network Non-Formal Education Research Project
Principal Investigator
January 2019 - September 2020
Teacher Transformation in Education and Learning - Gender Action Planning
Gender Support Advisor
January 2018 - June 2018
Conducted a capacity assessment of district and community-based education structures
Research Consultant
March 2017 - Present
Placement and utilisation of IEPA graduate employees in sectors of the Ghanaian economy
Researcher
January 2017 - December 2018
Teacher Transformation in Education and Learning - Gender and Leadership Study
Research Consultant
January 2017 - November 2018
Barriers to girls’ junior high school education
Research Consultant
January 2017 - February 2018
Teacher Transformation in Education and Learning - College Leadership and Management
College Improvement Advisor
January 2016 - December 2018
Publications ORCID 0000-0002-4305-7598 →
Engagements
📅 Conferences attended
Honors & affiliations
Colleagues & frequently viewed together
Dr. Amina Jangu Alhassan
Senior Lecturer · Institute for Educational Planning and Administration
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Prof. George K T Oduro
Professor · Institute for Educational Planning and Administration
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Prof. Might Kojo Abreh
Professor · Institute for Educational Planning and Administration
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Prof. (Mrs.) Rosemary Seiwah Bosu
Professor · Institute for Educational Planning and Administration
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Prof. Yaw A Ankomah
Professor · Institute for Educational Planning and Administration
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Prof. Alfred Kweku Ampah-Mensah
Associate Professor · Institute for Educational Planning and Administration
Educational Planning and Research
Educational Planning, Leadership, Management/Administration, Teacher Continuous Professional Development, Students' Achievement
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Dr. Peter Anti-Partey
Lecturer · Department of Business and Social Sciences Education
Economics of Education and Educational Finance
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Mr. Theophilus Kwasi Odame Danso
Assistant Research Fellow · Institute for Educational Planning and Administration
Educational Planning, Leadership, Management/Administration, Teacher Continuous Professional Development, Students' Achievement
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Dr. Clara Araba Mills
Senior Lecturer · Institute for Educational Planning and Administration
Educational Planning and Research
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Prof. Alfred Kweku Ampah-Mensah
Associate Professor · Institute for Educational Planning and Administration
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Ms. Millan Ahema Tawiah
Deputy Registrar · College of Education Studies
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Mr. Gabriel Assamah
Systems Analyst · IT Support Section
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Dr. Clara Araba Mills
Senior Lecturer · Institute for Educational Planning and Administration
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Mr. William Quarcoe
Junior Assistant Registrar · Institute for Educational Planning and Administration
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