Prof. Antwi, Victor
Prof. Antwi, Victor
Dean, School of Graduate Studies
| 050 980 0342 | |
| vantwi@uew.edu.gh |
Biography
Prof. Victor Antwi has been at the University of Education, Winneba, for twenty-nine consecutive years as a Student, Teaching Assistant, Senior Research Associate, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, and currently an Associate Professor.
Contact Details
050 980 0342
055 939 3224
vantwi@uew.edu.gh
vicantwi@yahoo.co.uk
Online Profiles
Academia
Research Gate
Qualifications
2013
Ph.D. (Physics Education)
Universiteit Utrecht, the Netherlands
The Netherlands
2005
M. Phil. (Physics)
University of Cape Coast
Ghana
2009
B.Ed. (Physics & Int. Science)
University of Education, Winneba
Ghana
2008
Diploma (Physics & Int. Science)
University of Education, Winneba
Ghana
2002
Three -Year Post-Secondary, “Cert A” (Science and Mathematics)
Akrokerri Teacher Training College
Ghana
1988
GCE (Advanced Level) Science
T.I. Ahmadiyya Secondary School, Kumasi
Ghana
1986
GCE (Ordinary Level) Science
T.I. Ahmadiyya Secondary School, Kumasi
Ghana
Research Interest
Enhancing students' learning by the use of interactive engagement approaches
Improving Physics education research
The use of experimental labs in introductory physics courses
Lab. work and multimedia in teaching and learning
Conceptual lab and mathematisation
Assessment for learning through experimentation
Low cost experiments and inquiry
Improving the efficiencies of solar modules
Outdoor performance of solar modules in the Ghanaian community
Employment History
31st October, 2016
Department of Physics Education, UEW
Associate Professor
2012-2016
Dept. of Physics Education, UEW
Senior Lecturer
2013-2016
Dept. of Early Childhood Education, UEW
Part-Time Lecturer
2013-2016
Department of Integrated Science, UEW
Part-Time Lecturer
2005-2016
Dept. Science Education, UEW
Lecturer
2004-2005
Dept. of Science Education, UEW
Senior Research Associate
1999-2004
Department of Science Education, UEW
Teaching Assistant
1992-1994.
GES
Cert 'A' Teacher
Teaching Experience
Undergraduate Courses Taught
PHY 111: Mechanics and Properties of Matter I
PHY 362: Mechanics and Properties of Matter II
PHY 121: Heat and Thermodynamics I
PHY 352: Heat and Thermodynamics II
PHY 231: Waves
PHY 242: Geometrical and Physical Optics
PHY 122: Electricity and Magnetism I
PHY 232: Electricity and Magnetism II
PHY 363: Electromagnetic Theory
ISC 361: Forces in the Ecosystem and Machines
GPD 124: Basic Science
ISC 242: Energy I & II
Mathematics for Scientists I & II
PHY 112: Measurement in Science
MATP 112: Calculus I (Differentiation)
MATP 231: Calculus II (Integration)
MATP 121: Geometry and Trigonometry
PSC 115: Child Health, Nutrition and Safety (Certificate)
ECD234: Child Health, Nutrition and Safety (Diploma)
ECP 353: Child Health, Nutrition and Safety (Post Dip)
ECB 354: Child Health, Nutrition and Safety (Regular)
ECD 233: Science in Early Childhood Education (Diploma)
ECB 232: Science in Early Childhood Education (Regular)
Postgraduate Courses Taught
SCB 701A: Physics 1
SCB 701B: Physics 2
ISC 721: Energy
PHY 822: Nuclear Physics
SED 914: Innovative Strategies Science Education
Areas of Specialization
Physics
Physics Education
Science Education
Positions Held
2023
Pro-Vice-Chancellor
University of Education, Winneba
Ghana
2022-2023
Ag. Dean
School of Graduate Studies, University of Education, Winneba
Ghana
2022
Ag. Dean
Faculty of Science Education, University of Education, Winneba
Ghana
2021-2022
Ag. Vice Dean
Faculty of Science Education, University of Education, Winneba
Ghana
2020-2021
Head of Department
Department of Physics Education
Ghana
2019-2020
Head of Department
Department of Physics Education
Ghana
2019-2020
Head of Department
Department of Science Education (Post Graduate Programme)
Ghana
2018-2019
Head of Department
Department of Physics Education
Ghana
2018-2019
Head of Department
Department of Science Education (Post Graduate Programme)
Ghana
2017-2018
Head of Department
Department of Physics Education
Ghana
2017-2018
Head of Department
Department of Science Education (Post Graduate Programme)
Ghana
2016-2017
Head of Department
Department of Physics Education
Ghana
2016-2017
Head of Department
Department of Science Education (Post Graduate Programme)
Ghana
2016-2017
Ag. Head
Department of Science Education (Post Graduate), UEW
Ghana
2015-2016
Ag. Head of Department
Department of Physics Education, UEW
Ghana
2015-2016
Ag. Head of Department
Department of Science Education (Post Graduate), UEW
Ghana
2014-2015
Ag. Head of Department
Department of Early Childhood Education, UEW
Ghana
2014-2014
Ag. Head of Department
Department of Early Childhood Education, UEW
Ghana
2013-2014
Coordinator of Graduate Programme (Science Education)
University of Education, Winneba
Ghana
2006-2008
Coordinator
PRACTICAL Project (NUFFIC, UEW)
Ghana
2005-2008
Academic Counsellor
Dept. of Science Education, UEW
Ghana
Honours & Awards
2016
Best Lecturer
University of Education, Winneba,
Ghana
Professional Memberships
Institute of Physics (Ghana Branch)
University Teachers’ Association of Ghana (UTAG)
Ghana Science Association (GSA)
International Research Group on Physics Teaching (GIREP)
Grants/Funds Won
The University
Academics
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