Prof. Taale, Kodjo Donkor
Prof. Taale, Kodjo Donkor
Post-Retirement Contract Appointment
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Biography
Professional and Managerial Experience
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- March 24, 2023 -March 27, 2023: Held brief for Dean, Faculty of Science Education
- February 13 - July 31, 2023: Academic Counsellor for Level 300 Students, Department of Physics Education
- March 1, 2022-July 31, 2023: Academic Counsellor for Level 300 Students, Department of Physics Education
- August 2020 -July 2021: Head, Department of Integrated Science Education
- August 2019 -July 2020: Head, Department of Integrated Science Education
- August 2018 –July 2019: Head, Department of Integrated Science Education.
- August 2013 - July 2014: Ag. Head, Department of Physics Education.
- Aug. 2010 – July 2011: Head, Department of Physics Education.
- Aug. 2008 – July 2009: Head, Department of Science Education.
- Sep. 2007 – Aug. 2008: Head, Department of Science Education.
- Sep. 2006 – August 2007: Head, Department of Basic Education.
- 1998 – 2006: Head of Physics Section, Department of Science Education.
- 1993 -1995: Teaching Practice Representative, Department of Science Education.
- Jan. 1994 – Sep. 1995: Examination Officer (Department of Science Education).
- Sep. 1993 – Dec. 1993: Examination Officer, Science and Mathematics Education Departments.
Contact Details
0244586953
0206863880
kdtaale@uew.edu.gh
kdtaale@gmail.com
Online Profiles
Qualifications
July 1977
B.Sc. (Hons) (Physics with Mathematics)
University of Ghana, Legon
Ghana
July 1987
Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) (Science Education)
University of Cape Coast
Ghana
September 1987
Certificate in French
Universite du Benin, Lome
Togo
August 1996
MEd. (Science Education)
University of Leeds, UK
Britain
September 2004
PhD. (Science Education)
University of Cape Coast
Ghana
Research Interest
Diagnosing some learning difficulties of pupils in science in primary and secondary schools in Ghana and developing appropriate interventionist strategies
Study of primary and secondary school pupils’ conceptual development in science
Science and Indigenous Knowledge Systems
Effective ways of teaching Physics to Senior High Schools and Tertiary students
Employment History
September 1993 to date
University of Education, Winneba
Lecturer
Teaching Experience
Undergraduate Courses Taught
General Physics, especially: Mechanics & Properties of Matter; Electrical Energy & Power Distribution; Solar & Atmospheric Physics; Solid State Physics; Introductory Mathematics for Science Students; Assessment in Science
Curriculum Studies in Physics Education; Methods of Teaching Physics; Atomic & Nuclear Physics; Electronics II
Postgraduate Courses Taught
Principles & Practice in Curriculum Development & Evaluation in Science; Science Teacher Education & Internship
Seminar Directed Readings in Science Education; Science Concept Formation & Development; Research Methods in Science Education ; Advanced Quantum Mechanics; Advanced Nuclear Physics
Areas of Specialization
Physics and Science Education
Positions Held
March 24, 2023 -March 27, 2023
Held brief for Dean, Faculty of Science Education
Faculty of Science Education, University of Education, Winneba
Ghana
August 2018 - July 2021
Head, Department of Integrated Science Education
University of Education, Winneba
Ghana
Aug. 2010 – July 2014
Head, Department of Physics Education
university of Education, Winneba
Ghana
Sept. 2007 – July 2009
head, Department of Science Education
University of Education, Winneba
Ghana
Sept. 2007 - Aug. 2007
Head, Department of Basic Education
University of Education, Winneba
Ghana
Sept. 1993 -Aug. 1995
Teaching Practice Representative, Department of Science Education
University of Educarion, Winneba
Ghana
Honours & Awards
14th February -13th August, 2001
Won a UNESCO Pilot African Academic Exchange (UPAAE) Fellowship at the School of Science and Mathematics Education
School of Science and Mathematics Education, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town
South Africa
June 10 –July 7, 2007
Programme Reform and Alignment for increasing Competencies of Teachers and for Improving Comprehension and Application in Learning science and mathematics (PRACTICAL) Project Workshop on course Development and Analysis of course design
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Centre for International Cooperation, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, The Netherlands
June 28 – July 12, 2008
Programme Reform and AligPRACTICAL – Training Programme for the improvement of mathematics and Science Teacher Training and Research in Ghana
University of Utrecht
Netherlands
Professional Memberships
University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG); Ghana Science Association (GSA); Ghana Association of Science Teachers (GAST); Ghana Solar Energy Society (GHASES); International Solar Energy Society (ISES); Ghana Institute of Physics (M.Gh. IP)
Energy Research Group, Ghana (ERG)
Grants/Funds Won
The University
Academics
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