Political Science Education

Political Science Education

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Program Description

Political Science Education trains you to teach politics, civic life, government and public policy in schools. You will study political theory, Ghanaian and comparative government, citizenship education, teaching methods, curriculum design and assessment. The program combines political knowledge with classroom skills—lesson planning, classroom management, educational technology and inclusive teaching. Graduates can become secondary school teachers, educational administrators, curriculum developers, special education specialists or consultants in education policy and civic programs. If you enjoy discussion, leadership, and shaping young citizens, this program prepares you for meaningful work in classrooms, schools and policy settings across Ghana and beyond.

Aims & Objectives

1

Develop clear, curriculum-aligned lesson plans for Political Science topics using Ghana Education Service frameworks.

2

Master classroom management techniques to create inclusive, disciplined and student-centred learning environments.

3

Understand political concepts, Ghanaian governance and comparative systems to teach accurate civic knowledge.

4

Create and use formative and summative assessment tools to measure student learning and improve instruction.

5

Evaluate and apply educational technologies and resources to support diverse learners and special education needs.

Why Choose This Program?

High demand for qualified teachers

Ghana needs trained Political Science teachers for SHS and teacher training colleges, offering steady job opportunities.

Practical classroom experience

Includes teaching practice in partner schools so you gain real skills and confidence before graduating.

Strong career flexibility

Leads to roles in teaching, administration, curriculum development, policy work and educational consulting.

Impact on civic education

You help shape informed, engaged citizens—an important social contribution with community recognition.

Connections and internships

Programs often link with Ghana Education Service (GES), NGOs and civic organisations for internships and projects.

Skills & Tools

Skills You'll Develop

Design schemes of work and lesson plans aligned with GES senior high school syllabuses and learning outcomes.

Apply behaviour management models, seating plans and classroom routines to maintain productive learning spaces.

Create formative quizzes, rubrics and summative exams; analyse results to adjust instruction using data.

Integrate tools like Google Classroom, Moodle, presentation software and mobile apps for blended and remote teaching.

Adapt lessons for diverse learners, including differentiated tasks, IEP basics and accessible materials.

Tools & Resources

Google Workspace (Docs, Slides, Classroom)

Moodle or other LMS

Microsoft Office

Kahoot / Socrative (assessment apps)

Canva (teaching materials design)

Challenges & Tips

Challenges

  • Heavy reading and theory-heavy content

  • Learning to design effective assessments

Tips & Advice

  • Break reading into short sessions, use summaries and discuss topics in study groups to deepen understanding.

  • Practice creating rubrics and ask mentors to review your tests during teaching practice.

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