User:Godfredabledu/MyProfile

EUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

• 1996 – 2000: Master of Philosophy in Mathematics Education,University of Cape Coast, Ghana
• Specialised areas: Educational Assessment, Curriculum Development in Mathematics, Research Methods, Mathematics, and Statistics,
• 1989 – 1994: Bachelor of Education (Honours) Mathematics Education, Diploma in Economics, niversity of Cape Coast, Ghana
• Majors:Assessment and Supervision in Mathematics, Methods of Teaching, Educational psychology, Economics,Probability, Statistical Methods, Applied Statistics, Calculus.
• 1975 – 1981:General Certificate of Education – Advanced and Ordinary Levels;St Paul Secondary School, Denu, Ghana

MY INTEREST

I'm interested in conducting reearch and working on the computer. I have made many presentations at national and international seminars and conferences. I have vast experience in data analysis and interpretation using SPSS, EpiInfo, Stata, MathLab. My research areas are assessment and mathematical/statistical modeling.

IN-SERVICE TRAINING/WORKSHOP GIVEN TO PEOPLE

• Orientation to Newly Employed Lecturers on Assessment Processes in the Polytechnic – October, 2009: Resource Person
• Orientation to First Year Students on the computation of CGPA- 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009. Resource Person.
• Workshop on data analysis using Statistical Softwares(SPSS, Epi Info MathLab and Stata) for Lecturers in Koforidua Polytechnic from 12th to 16th January, 2009 - Workshop Coordinator and Resource Person.
• Information, Communication and Technology (ICT-Data management and analysis using SPSS and Epi Info). Workshop for Lecturers in the Statistics Department, Koforidua Polytechnic from 16th to 17th April, 2003.- Workshop Coordinator and Resource person.
• In-service training course for mathematics and science teachers of Junior Secondary Schools in Akatsi District.2nd – 4th December 1999.- Facilitator /Resource person.
• In-service training course for typists at Akatsi Training College on Introduction to Microsoft words: June 2 to September 25, 2002- Facilitator/Resource person.
• Teaching Mathematics in the Junior Secondary School. In-service training organized by GES & Mathematical Association of Ghana(MAG) for JSS Mathematics teachers in Akatsi District from 28th to 30th May, 2002.- Facilitator/Resource person.
• Information, Communication and Technology (ICT-Data management and analysis using SPSS and Epi Info). Workshop for Lecturers in the Statistics Department, Koforidua Polytechnic from 16th to 17th April, 2003.- Workshop Coordinator and Facilitator/Resource person.
• Data management and analysis using SPSS and Epi Info. Workshop for Officers of Star Assurance, Headquarters Office Accra. From 28th April to 23rd May 2003. – Workshop Coordinator and Facilitator/Resource person

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Workshop on Item writing for Polytechnic Lecturers organized by NABPTEX. From August 18 to 21, 2003 at Koforidua Polytechnic
• Data Management and Analysis. From July 28 to August 8, 2003 at ISSER –University of Ghana, Legon.
• Teaching Methodology and Assessment Techniques in Tertiary Institutions. Organised by University of Education Winneba, from April 8 to 11, 2002 for Koforidua Polytechnic Lecturers.
• Developed Methodologies in Mathematics for Lower Primary (P1): September 12 to 16 , 2000 at Salpond.
• Linking pre-service teacher training programme with in—service training under the Whole School Development (WSD) Programme: November 23 to 26 , 1999 at Akatsi Training. College,
• Improving the quality of teaching in the primary school; July 14 to 17,1996 at Akrokeri Training College

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

FULL TIME WORK(Current)

• 2010: November – 2011, March: Acting-Vice Rector;Koforidua Polytechnic, Koforidua, Ghana
• September, 2008- Date: Dean ; School of Applied Science and Technology;Koforidua Polytechnic, Koforidua, Ghana
• 2005 to 2008: Head of Department: Department of Applied Mathematics;Koforidua Polytechnic, Koforidua, Ghana
• 2004 to 2005:Officer in Charge of the Internet Services;Koforidua Polytechnic, Koforidua, Ghana
• 2004 to 2006:Acting Industrial Liaison Officer;Koforidua Polytechnic, Koforidua, Ghana
• 2003 to 2005:Assessment Officer;Koforidua Polytechnic, Koforidua, Ghana
• 2001 to Present:Lecturer; Koforidua Polytechnic, Koforidua, Ghana

PART-TIME WORK(Current)

• 2006 to Present:Acting Coordinator; University of Cape Coast Distance Education Programme,Koforidua Study Centre
• 2005 to present: Course Tutor

Past Employment Records(Full Time)

• 1999 to 2000: House Master, Akatsi Training College
• 1998 to 2000:Tutor, Akatsi Training College
• 1994 to 1996:Form Master, Jasikan Training College.
• 1993 to 1996: Tutor: Jasikan Training College.
• 1996: Head of Mathematics Department.
• 1982 to 1984:Assistant Sports Master: Agbozume Sec. School
• 1982 to 1989: Master in charge of Entertainment, Agbozume Sec. School.
• 1984 to 1989:Acting Sports Master, Agbozume Sec. School.
• 1981 to 1989: Teacher; Agbozume Sec. School

Past Employment Records(Part Time)

• 2001-2003: Teacher: Comboni Centre, Sogakorpe (Sandwich Programme for
• 1998-2000:Teacher: Amazing Love Basic Schools, Denu
• 2003:'Lecturer: University of Education: Kumasi Campus

PUBLICATIONS

• Eshun B.A and Abledu, G.K.(2001): The Effects of Alternative Assessment on the Attitudes and Achievement in Mathematics of Female Pre-service Teachers. African Journal of Educational Studies.Vol. 1.p.21-30
• Abledu, G.K. (in press): A Survey of Students’ Satisfaction with Academic Support Services provided by Polytechnics in Ghana, a case study of Koforidua Polytechnic.
• Ahiatrogah, P.D. & Abledu, G.K.(in press):Gender, Programme and Qualification as Determinants of Self Perceived Competency Levels of Distance Education Course Tutors
• Abledu, G.K. (in press): Customer Repay/Default of Loan Prediction Modelling with Discriminant Analysis. A case study of financial institutions in the eastern region of Ghana.
• Abledu, G.K. (in press): Assessment of Academic Performance of Students in the Ghanaian Polytechnics.

PRESENTATIONS AT CONFERENCES/SEMINARS

• The Effects of Alternative Assessment on the Attitudes and Achievement in Mathematics of Female Pre-service Teachers, presented at an International Conference on Gender, Science and Technology (GASAT) in Accra, Ghana in 1999.
• The Impact of the 2007 Government Budget on Education presented at a forum on Government of Ghana Budget Statement and Financial Policy of 2007 organized by Centre for Budget Advocacy in collaboration with GNAT (Eastern Region) in Koforidua- Ghana on 28th of November, 2007.
• A Survey of Students’ Satisfaction with Academic Support Services Provided by Polytechnics in Ghana, a case study of Koforidua Polytechnic, presented at the Koforidua Polytechnic’s first Applied Research Conference in Koforidua- Ghana on 3rd April, 2008.
• From Municipal Waste to Wealth: The role of TVET Institutions in Africa presented at CAPA International Conference on the theme: Things that work from 1st to 5th of December, 2008 in Banjul-the Gambia.
• Customer Repay/Default of Loan Prediction Modelling with Discriminant Analysis. A case study of financial institutions in the eastern region of Ghana, presented at the Koforidua Polytechnic’s second Applied Research Conference in Koforidua- Ghana from 22nd to 23rd April, 2009.
• Enhancing Academic Performance and Positive Attitude of Students in Mathematics with Alternative Assessment presented at a day’s seminar organized by the Ghana Mathematics Society for all levels of mathematics Education on the theme Revamping Mathematics Education Across board on 20th of March, 2009 at All Nations University-Koforidua.
• Gender, Programme and Qualification as Determinants of Self Perceived Competency Levels of Distance Education Course Tutors presented at DETA International Conference from 3rd - 6th August, 2009 in University of Cape Coast- Ghana.
• A Survey of Employers’ Satisfaction with Polytechnic Education. A Tracer Study of Koforidua Polytechnic Graduates. A paper presented at the Koforidua Polytechnic’s third(3rd ) Applied Research Conference:- 17th to 20th may, 2010.
• Assessment of Academic Performance of Students in the Ghanaian Polytechnics. A paper presented at the Koforidua Polytechnic’s third(3rd ) Applied Research Conference:- 17th to 20th may, 2010.
• Gender, Courses Taught and Qualification as Determinants of Self Perceived Efficacy of Polytechnic Lecturers in Ghana: A Case Study of Koforidua Polytechnic. A paper presented at an International Conference in Maputo, Mozambique: 1st – 3rd December, 2009 on the theme Meeting the Challenges of Skills Acquisition in Africa.
• Skills Acquisition and Wealth Creation in Africa: The Role of Polytechnics A paper presented at an International Conference in Maputo, Mozambique: 1st – 3rd December, 2009 on the theme Meeting the Challenges of Skills Acquisition in Africa.

AWARDS

• Second Best Conference Paper Award: Koforidua Polytechnic’s Second Applied Research Conference in Koforidua – Ghana, from 22nd to 23rd April, 2009.Title of Paper: ‘Customer Repay/Default of Loan Prediction Modelling with Discriminant Analysis. A case study of financial institutions in the eastern region of Ghana, presented at the Koforidua Polytechnic’s second Applied Research Conference in Koforidua.
• Best Conference Paper Award: Koforidua Polytechnic’s Third Applied Research Conference in Koforidua – Ghana , from 17th to 20th may, 2010. Title of Paper: Assessment of Academic Performance of Students in the Ghanaian Polytechnics. A paper presented at the Koforidua Polytechnic’s third(3rd ) Applied Research Conference

HOBBIES

• Sports and Games.
• Working on the computer

MEMBERSHIP OF ASSOCIATIONS

• Polytechnic Teachers Association of Ghana ( POTAG) National President: 2009 to 2010.
• Polytechnic Teachers Association of Ghana ( POTAG) Koforidua branch: Vice Chairman: 2001 to 2006
• Akatsi District Co-ordinator of National Association of Graduate Teachers(NAGRAT): 1999 – 2000
• President; National Service Personnel Association(NASPA), Jasikan District: 1993-1994:
• Traditional Council, Casely Hayford Hall-UCC: Secretary. 1990-1993

MY CONTACTS: E-Mail, phone Number

• My e-mail: godfredabledu@gmail.com
• My cell phone Number: 0244705093
• My Emplyment Websit: Koforidua Polytechnic