Dr. Quarcoo, Rosemary

Dr. Rosemary Quarcoo

Senior Lecturer, Department of Clothing and Textiles Education
University of Education, Winneba, Ghana

Dr. Rosemary Quarcoo is a distinguished Senior Lecturer in the Department of Clothing and Textiles Education at the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana. She specializes in Clothing and Textiles/Fashion Education within the broader discipline of Home Economics, with a dedicated focus on promoting Clothing and Textiles education for healthy living.

Dr. Quarcoo holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Teaching with a specialization in Clothing and Textiles, an M.Phil. in Home Economics (Clothing and Textiles option), and a Bachelor of Education in Home Economics (Clothing and Textiles option).

Prior to her current role, Dr. Quarcoo served as a Principal Research Assistant in the Department of Vocational and Technical Education at the University of Cape Coast before transitioning to the University of Education, Winneba, where she has advanced through the academic ranks to her present position.

Throughout her career, Dr. Quarcoo has demonstrated exceptional leadership in various capacities, including:

• Academic Counselor
• Faculty Examination Officer
• Coordinator for Home Economics Programmes at the College of Distance Education
• Head of Department for Clothing and Textiles Education
• Head of Department, Integrated Home Economics Education

Dr. Quarcoo is an active researcher who regularly participates in academic conferences where she presents her scholarly work. She has extensive experience in organizing educational exhibitions and fairs, and serves as a reviewer for academic journals. Her commitment to excellence is reflected in her dedication to timely and high-quality work completion.

Her primary research areas encompass:

• Clothing and Textile education
• Clothing for healthy living
• Social psychology of clothing
• Clothing production
• Sustainability Issues in Clothing and Textiles

Dr. Quarcoo's scholarly work reflects her passion for the Home Economics philosophy of enhancing quality of life through education and research in Clothing and Textiles.