Education in Science
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Program Description
Education in Science prepares you to become an effective science teacher and education professional. You will study teaching methods for biology, chemistry, and physics, curriculum design, classroom management, educational assessment, child development, and the use of educational technology. The program includes practical teaching practice in schools so you learn by doing. Graduates can work as classroom teachers, educational administrators, curriculum developers, special education specialists, or educational consultants in schools, NGOs, and government education services. If you enjoy science and helping others learn, this program equips you with the skills to inspire students and build a stable, meaningful career in Ghana's education sector.
Aims & Objectives
Develop clear, measurable lesson plans and learning activities aligned with Ghana Education Service curriculum standards.
Master classroom management techniques to create safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments.
Design and use formative and summative assessments, analyse results, and adapt teaching based on evidence.
Use educational technology and learning resources to enhance science teaching and student understanding.
Why Choose This Program?
High demand for science teachers
Ghana needs qualified science teachers at basic and secondary levels, offering many job opportunities in schools and education programs.
Practical, school-based training
The program includes teaching practice and classroom experience, so you gain hands-on skills before graduating.
Versatile career pathways
Graduates can move into teaching, administration, curriculum work, special education, or educational consulting in schools and NGOs.
Growth with technology and policy
You learn to use educational technology and understand curriculum policy, preparing you for modern classrooms and continuous professional development.
Skills & Tools
Skills You'll Develop
Create structured lesson plans and schemes of work that follow GES syllabi, learning outcomes, and time management for lessons.
Apply behaviour management strategies, seating plans, and routines that keep learners focused and safe.
Design formative checks, quizzes and summative tests, mark work reliably and use assessment data to improve instruction.
Integrate tools such as LMS, presentations, simulations, and digital resources to demonstrate science concepts and engage students.
Tools & Resources
Google Classroom or similar learning management system
Presentation software, for example Microsoft PowerPoint or Google Slides
Assessment and engagement tools, for example Kahoot or Socrative
Challenges & Tips
Challenges
Heavy science content and syllabus coverage
Limited opportunities for supervised teaching practice in some schools
Tips & Advice
Break topics into small goals, use concept maps, and practise past questions to manage content steadily.
Seek volunteer placements, join clubs, and ask teachers for observation chances to build experience.
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