UEW/BANAHENE

Name: NANA OPOKU OWUSU-BANAHENE
Dep: Cen. for Interdisciplinary Studies
Position: Academic Counsellor
Institution: University of Education, Winneba

PROFILE

My professional desire is to translate psychological theories, principles and empirical research findings on human learning, behaviour and cognition that have application and implications for effective and efficient teaching and learning into practice in the classroom. This is basically aimed at promoting and enhancing the ability of learners to maximize their learning experiences within and without the classroom setting. The issue of school peer relationship problems among learners and interpersonal aggression and violence on campus are also of interest to me, particularly how these issues affect students' learning and schooling.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

• 2002-2005 MPhil. Educational Psychology (University of Cape Coast)
• 1997-2000 Bachelor's Degree, Educ. Psych. (University of Cape Coast)
• 1999-2000 Certificate in Computer Science (African Virtual University - UCC Campus)
• 1995-1997 G.C.E. Advanced Level (Private Candidate)
• 1992-1995 Teacher's Certificate "A" (Kibi Training College)
• 1987-1992 G.C.E. Ordinary Level (St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School)

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

• Lectures in introductory courses in Psychology
• Two year teaching assistantship in Educational Psychology and Guidance and Counselling at the University of Education, Winneba, Kumasi Campus.
• Two years (full time) pre-tertiary teaching (1995-1997)

Areas of Teaching Specialty

• Educational Psychology
• General Methods and Principles of Teaching
• Introduction to Special Education
• Psychology of Learning and Instruction

RESEARCH INTEREST
Students peer relationship problems, classroom disruptive behaviour, stress among students

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