User:FrancisDonkor

My Profile
Francis Donkor currently works with the Kumasi Campus of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW). He joined the University in November, 1996 as Assistant Lecturer in the then Department of Technology Education (now Department of Design and Technology Education). His status was reviewed to Lecturer in June, 1997 and promoted to the rank of Senior Lecturer in April 2004. He holds a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Astrakhan Technical Institute of Fisheries, Russia. Additionally, he holds a Master of Philosophy degree in Vocational and Technical Education from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana.

Regarding membership of professional bodies, Francis is an Associate Member of the Ghana Institution of Engineers (AMGhIE), a Member of the Ghana Science Association (MGSA) and a member of the University Teachers Association of Ghana. He is also a Member of the Ghana Energy Research Group.

Francis has served on a number of committees and boards. Most importantly, he served two terms on the University Governing Council from July 2003 to March 2007 and was a member of the Academic Board from October 2000 to August 2007. From October 2000 to August 2005, he was a member of the Faculty of Applied Arts and Technology Education Board. He also served as a member of the then Faculty of Technology Education (now Faculty of Vocational and Technical Education) Board for two years (September 2005 - August 2007).

As a lecturer at UEW, Francis has held a number of positions. He was the Departmental Examinations Officer for the Department of Technology Education from October 1998 to September 2000. Francis was the Faculty Examinations Officer for the Faculty of Applied Arts and Technology Education from October 2000 to August 2005. On September 1, 2005, Francis was appointed as the Acting Head of the Department of Technology Education and proceeded on sabbatical leave after two years in office. Currently, he is the coordinator for graduate programmes in the Department of Design and Technology Education.

On September 1, 2007, Francis joined the Secretariat of the President's Special Initiative on Distance Learning, Ghana for a two-year sabbatical leave (September 1, 2007 - August 31, 2009). He served as the Deputy Coordinator in charge of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

Selected Workshops and Conferences
Francis Donkor has participated in a number of conferences and workshops, both locally and internationally. Selected workshops and conferences within the past two years are:


 * Commonwealth of Learning (COL)/Namibia College of Open Learning (NAMCOL) Workshop on monitoring and evaluation for Open Schooling, Windhoek, Namibia, 16 - 18 August 2010 - Participant
 * Commonwealth of Learning (COL) - National Board for Technical Education ,Nigeria Workshop on the application of ODL/ICT Policy and National Qualifications Framework for TVET, Kaduna, Nigeria, 12 – 14 May, 2009 – Facilitator
 * Conference on Livelihoods Initiatives for Sub-Saharan Africa, organized by the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) in Collaboration with Micap Institute of Technology, Ghana, Winneba, Ghana, 24-28 November, 2008 – Presented a paper
 * COL Workshop on Learner Support in Open Schooling, Johannesburg, South Africa, 20 – 24 October, 2008 – Participant
 * The Fifth Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF5), University of London, London, United Kingdom, 13-17 July, 2008 – Presented a paper
 * COL Workshop on modernizing the delivery of TVET in Nigeria through Open and Distance Learning and Information, Communication and Technology  for TVET coordinators in Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria, 13-17 July, 2008 – Facilitator.

Journal Articles
Donkor, F. (2010, March). The comparative instructional effectiveness of print-based and video-based instructional materials for teaching practical skills at a distance. The International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 11 (1), 96–115. http://www.irrodl.org/index.php/irrodl/article/view/792/1506

Donkor, F., Nsoh, S. N., & Mitchual, S. J. (2009a). Assessment of supervised industrial attachment of a technical and vocational teacher education program in Ghana. Asia-Pacific Journal of Cooperative Education, 10(1), 1-17. http://apjce.org/volume_10/apjce_10_1_1_17.pdf

Donkor, F., Nsoh, S. N., & Mitchual, S. J. (2009b). Organizational issues and challenges of supervised industrial attachment of a technical and vocational teacher education program in Ghana. Asia-Pacific Journal of Cooperative Education, 10(1), 39-56. http://apjce.org/volume_10/apjce_10_1_39_56.pdf

Donkor, F., Nsoh, S.N., & Mitchual, S.J. (2009c, January). Supervised industrial attachment of a technical and vocational teacher education program in Ghana: Adequacy of skills acquired and student attitude. Ghana Journal of Education and Teaching, 1 (7), 176–191.

Mitchual, S. J., Donkor, F., &. Owusu-Banahene, N. O. (2009, January). Comparative analysis of teachers’ self-efficacy beliefs of professional and non-professional teachers Ghana Journal of Education and Teaching, 1(7), 49 – 61.

Mitchual, S. J., Owusu-Banahene, N. O., &. Donkor, F. (2008, October). Relationship between teachers’ self-efficacy and length of teaching experience of professional and non-professional teachers. African Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 1, 72-81

Donkor, F. & Mallet, J. (March, 2007). A new approach to apprenticeship training: The Ghana “Dual System.” Ghana Policy Journal. Vol. 1, pp. 76-86.

Agyedu, G. O., Donkor, F. & Obeng, S. (2002). Teaching portfolios in assessing teacher performance. Ghana Educational Media and Technology Association Journal, Vol. 6.

Agyedu, G. O., Donkor, F. & Obeng, S. (2001). Survey of non-traditional competencies acquired on a technical and vocational teacher education programme. Ghana Educational Media and Technology Association Journal, Vol. 5.

Agyedu, G. O., Donkor, F. & Obeng, S. (2000). Stakeholders’ views on usefulness and lesson presentation competencies of a technical and vocational teacher education programme. Ghana Educational Media and Technology Association Journal, Vol. 4, pp. 87 - 95.

Kendie, S. B. & Donkor, F. (2000, January). Student achievement in Environmental Studies in the Cape Coast Municipality, Ghana. The Oguaa Educator, Vol. 12, No. 2, pp. 86 - 102.

Conference/Seminar Presentations
Donkor, F. (2008). Country report: The case of President’s Special Initiative on Distance Learning – Ghana. Conference on Livelihoods Initiatives for Sub-Saharan Africa, organized by the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) in Collaboration with Micap Institute of Technology, Ghana, 24-28 November, 2008, Winneba, Ghana.

Kwarteng, A. A. & Donkor F. (2008). Expanding the horizon of education: The case of President’s Special Initiative on Distance Learning, Ghana. Proceedings of the Fifth Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF5), 13-17 July, 2008, London, United Kingdom. http://www.wikieducator.org/images/0/06/PID_97.pdf

Donkor, F. & Mallet, J. (2006). Enhancing apprenticeship training through distance learning. Proceedings of the Fourth Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF4), 30th October – 3rd November, 2006, Ocho Rios, Jamaica. http://pcf4.dec.uwi.edu/viewpaper.php?id=395

Donkor, F. (2005). The SSSCE Results League by Ministry of Education and Sports: Another Perspective. Inter-Faculty Seminar, College of Technology Education, University of Education, Winneba - Kumasi Campus, November 25, 2005.

Donkor, F. (2003a). Electrical energy savings in the residential sector: Combining education and technology. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Renewable Energy, Energy Saving and Energy Education, 28th – 31st October, 2003, Havana, Cuba, CD-ROM ISBN 959-250-110-6.

Donkor, F. (2003b). Energy education and electrical energy savings at a university campus. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Renewable Energy, Energy Saving and Energy Education, 28th – 31st October, 2003, Havana, Cuba, CD-ROM ISBN 959-250-110-6.

Books and Book Chapters
Agyedu, G. O., Donkor, F., & Obeng, S. (Unpublished). Teach Yourself Research Methods.

Edited Distance Learning Course Materials
Boafo, T., Anor, T. O., & Affull, W. H. M.(2007). Block-Laying and Concreting for Technical/Vocational Education and Training, Module One. Accra: President’s Special Initiative on Distance Learning.

Adigbo, E. C., Madah, K. C., Mensah, V., & Ashong, E. L. (2008). Introduction to Catering for Technical/Vocational Education and Training, Module One. Accra: President’s Special Initiative on Distance Learning.

Technical Reports
Donkor, F. (May 2009). Report on Workshop on “The application of ODL/ICT Policy and National Qualifications Framework for TVET.” Engaged as a consultant by The Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, Canada.

Donkor, F. (June 2008). Report on Training Workshop on “Modernizing the Delivery of TVET in Nigeria through ODL and ICT for TVET Coordinators of Nigeria.” Engaged as a consultant by The Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, Canada.

Donkor, F. (May 2008). Needs Assessment for Teacher Training in Technical and Vocational Education and Training: The Case of Seychelles Institute of Technology. Unpublished manuscript. A study commissioned by The Commonwealth of Learning, Vancouver, Canada.

Agyedu, G. O., Donkor, F., & Obeng, S. (2000). University College of Education of Winneba (UCEW) Bookshop Business Plan. Prepared in July 2000 at the instance of UCEW Academic Board as part of measures to improve operations of UCEW Bookshop. Unpublished manuscript

Donkor, F. (1998). Energy audit of power for lighting selected places of the Kumasi Campus of UCEW. Unpublished manuscript.

Workshop Materials
Donkor, F. (2009a). Developing ODL Curricula and Courses in TVET: General Issues to Consider. Paper presented at Commonwealth of Learning (COL) - National Board for Technical Education, Nigeria Workshop on the application of ODL/ICT Policy and National Qualifications Framework for TVET, 12 – 14 May, 2009, Kaduna, Nigeria.

Donkor, F. (2009b). Developing ODL Curricula and Courses in TVET: Content Development. Paper presented at Commonwealth of Learning (COL) - National Board for Technical Education, Nigeria Workshop on the application of ODL/ICT Policy and National Qualifications Framework for TVET, 12 – 14 May, 2009, Kaduna, Nigeria.

Donkor, F. (2009c). Developing ODL Curricula and Courses in TVET: The University of Education, Winneba Experience. Paper presented at Commonwealth of Learning (COL) - National Board for Technical Education, Nigeria Workshop on the application of ODL/ICT Policy and National Qualifications Framework for TVET, 12 – 14 May, 2009, Kaduna, Nigeria.

Donkor, F. (2008a). Basics in content development of TVET ODL courses. Paper presented at COL Workshop on Modernizing the Delivery of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Nigeria through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) for TVET Coordinators in Nigeria, 24 – 26 June, 2008, Abuja, Nigeria.

Donkor, F. (2008b). Fostering partnerships among TVET institutions locally. Paper presented at COL Workshop on Modernizing the Delivery of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Nigeria through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) for TVET Coordinators in Nigeria, 24 – 26 June, 2008, Abuja, Nigeria.

Donkor, F. (2008c). How to organize assessments for TVET ODL. Paper presented at COL Workshop on Modernizing the Delivery of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Nigeria through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) for TVET Coordinators in Nigeria, 24 – 26 June, 2008, Abuja, Nigeria.

Donkor, F. (2008d). Learner support system for TVET. Paper presented at COL Workshop on Modernizing the Delivery of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Nigeria through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) for TVET Coordinators in Nigeria, 24 – 26 June, 2008, Abuja, Nigeria.

Donkor, F. (2008e). Overview of Distance Education. Paper presented at COL Workshop on Modernizing the Delivery of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Nigeria through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) for TVET Coordinators in Nigeria, 24 – 26 June, 2008, Abuja, Nigeria.

Donkor, F. (2005). Developing e-Content for teaching engineering-related disciplines. National e-Content development training workshop for Science and Engineering Faculties, Kumasi, Ghana, 4th – 10th April, 2005, organized by the African Virtual Learning Center in Science.

Donkor, F. (2004a). Basic steps in starting your business. Training workshop for Centre Managers of Integrated Community Centres for Employable Skills, Ajumako, Ghana, 12th – 16th January, 2004, organized by the Ministry of Manpower and Employment.

Donkor, F. (2004b). Vocational training and self-employment in Ghana. Training workshop for Centre Managers of Integrated Community Centre for Employable Skills, Ajumako, Ghana, 12th – 16th January, 2004, organized by the Ministry of Manpower and Employment.

Donkor, F. (2002a). Energy efficiency in residential facilities. Workshop on energy conservation organized by the Energy Conservation Network, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, December 14, 2002.

Donkor, F. (2002b). Energy efficiency: Some strategies for the way forward. Ministry of Energy/School of Engineering (KNUST) Workshop on Ghana Power Sector under the theme “Ghana power sector: Present status and future plans”, Levine Hall, School of Engineering, KNUST, Thursday, 2nd May, 2002.

Donkor, F. (2001). The art and mechanics of developing a winning business plan. Training workshop for capacity building in business plan preparation for the staff of the Wood Industries Training Centre at Akyawkrom, near Kumasi, 13th - 17th August, 2001.

My Interests
My interests are:
 * Reading
 * Travelling
 * Chess

My Favourite Websites
University of Education, Winneba

The Quotations Page

Commonwealth of Learning

My Website, Blog and Contact Particulars

 * Website: www.freewebs.com/fdonkor
 * Email: donkorf@yahoo.com or donkorf@gmail.com or fdonkor@uew.edu.gh
 * Postal Address: Faculty of Business Education, P. O. Box 1277, Kumasi, Ghana