
Information and Communication Technology
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Program Description
The Information and Communication Technology in Education program trains students to use technology to teach and improve learning. You will study teaching methods, lesson planning, classroom management, educational assessment, child development, and how to use learning technologies. Practical work includes creating lessons, using learning platforms, and assessing student progress. Graduates can become classroom teachers, educational administrators, curriculum developers, special education specialists, or educational consultants. The program builds practical skills that match Ghana's growing demand for tech-savvy educators, and it prepares you to support better learning in schools and communities. If you enjoy working with young people and technology, this program opens doors to meaningful, well-paid and respected careers in education.
Aims & Objectives
Develop complete lesson plans and assessment tasks for at least three subjects using ICT-enhanced methods.
Master classroom management techniques and inclusive teaching practices for diverse learners.
Understand and apply formative and summative assessment strategies to measure student learning outcomes.
Create and deliver teaching sessions using at least two learning technologies or digital platforms.
Why Choose This Program?
Strong career demand
Ghana needs trained teachers and educational technologists; skills from this program match jobs in schools, NGOs, and government education services.
Practical, hands-on training
Courses focus on real classroom tasks, from lesson planning to using digital tools, so you graduate ready to teach and manage learning.
Pathways to leadership
Learning curriculum design and assessment opens opportunities to become school administrators, curriculum developers, or education consultants.
Access to internships and school placements
Many programs include teaching practice in SHS or basic schools, giving real experience and connections in the Ghanaian education sector.
Skills & Tools
Skills You'll Develop
Design clear lessons and unit plans that align objectives, activities, and assessments for classroom use and curriculum improvement.
Operate learning management systems and classroom tools like Google Classroom, presentation software, and basic interactive apps to deliver lessons.
Create and score formative and summative assessments, analyze results, and use data to adapt teaching.
Apply core digital skills and simple coding concepts to build interactive learning activities and teach digital literacy.
Tools & Resources
Google Classroom or Moodle
Microsoft Office or LibreOffice
Assessment and quiz tools such as Kahoot! or Socrative
Coding environments like Scratch and Python IDLE
Challenges & Tips
Challenges
Balancing theory and practice in teaching methods
Keeping up with new educational technologies
Tips & Advice
Schedule regular teaching practice and reflective sessions, and link theory directly to classroom examples.
Follow short online courses, join teacher networks, and practice new tools on small lesson projects.
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