Social Sciences
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Program Description
Social Sciences in Education explores how people learn, how schools and communities shape learning, and how to design effective teaching. Students study child development, teaching methods, curriculum studies, assessment, inclusive education, and education policy. The program teaches lesson planning, classroom management, use of educational technology, and ways to support learners with diverse needs. Graduates can become classroom teachers, educational administrators, curriculum developers, special education specialists, or educational consultants. If you enjoy working with young people and solving learning challenges, this program builds practical skills and clear career paths in Ghanaian schools and education organizations.
Aims and Objectives
Develop practical lesson plans aligned to Ghana Education Service curriculum and learning outcomes.
Master classroom management techniques that promote engagement and positive behaviour.
Understand assessment methods and use evaluation data to improve student learning.
Create inclusive learning materials and adapt instruction for learners with diverse needs.
Use educational technology to design interactive lessons and conduct formative assessments.
Why Choose This Program?
Clear Career Paths
Leads to roles such as teacher, administrator, curriculum developer, or special education specialist in schools and NGOs.
High Community Impact
Prepares you to improve learning outcomes for children and influence education in local communities.
Practical, Hands-On Training
Includes lesson planning, practice teaching, and opportunities for attachments in nearby basic and secondary schools.
Growing Job Demand
Ghana needs qualified educators and specialists, offering steady employment in public and private sectors.
Access to Professional Networks
Connections with teachers, Ghana Education Service updates, and internship opportunities with schools and education NGOs.
Skills Students Will Acquire
Design structured lesson plans, align objectives to syllabuses, and sequence activities for measurable learning outcomes.
Apply routines, behaviour management strategies, and engagement methods to maintain a productive learning environment.
Create quizzes, performance tasks, and formative assessments, and interpret results to inform teaching decisions.
Use tools like Google Classroom, PowerPoint, Kahoot, and basic LMS platforms to deliver lessons and track progress.
Adapt content and activities to diverse learners, including those with special needs, using differentiated strategies.
Tools and Resources Students Will Use
Google Classroom
Microsoft PowerPoint and Word
Kahoot or Socrative
Moodle or basic LMS
Challenges Students Face and Helpful Tips
Challenges
Difficulty understanding teaching methods and theory.
Balancing theory with classroom practice.
Tips & Advice
Use practical attachments, ask mentors for demonstrations, and practice lesson delivery in small groups.
Keep a teaching journal to link concepts to your practice and review real examples from attachments.
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