Emmanuel Acquah
The researcher's work is centered around integrating diverse perspectives in education, particularly focusing on equity, inclusion, and critical pedagogy. Through the lens of educational games (Thematics: Educational Games and Gamification), they examine how technology enhances learning outcomes for students across various age groups. The integration of multilingual education policies (Themes: Multilingual Education and Policy) reflects a commitment to understanding how linguistic diversity impacts both policy-making and practice in higher education. Bullying, Victoria, and Aggression (Thematics: Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression) ties into a broader focus on social justice issues, where teacher training and educational practices are shaped by cultural contexts. The role of schools in providing educational opportunities for unbelonging students is highlighted across multiple themes, emphasizing the importance of community and cultural relevance. Global Education and Multiculturalism (Themes: Global Education and Multiculturalism) underscores the researcher’s commitment to addressing diversity in education systems both historically and culturally, with a focus on teacher training. The influence of migration and language learning (Themes: Teacher Education and Leadership, Student Entrepreneurship) shows how cultural exchanges can enrich educational environments. The study on school choice and performance (Themes: School Choice and Performance) highlights the role of education in shaping social outcomes and opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds. Psychological development through education (Emotional Intelligence and Performance) is another area where emotional intelligence plays a significant role, particularly in supporting students who are underemphasized in traditional approaches. The influence of migration on education policies (Themes: Teacher Education and Leadership, Critical Race Theory in Education) demonstrates how cultural shifts can impact educational equity. The integration of diverse perspectives into teaching practices across multiple themes (Music History and Culture, Student Entrepreneurship) underscores the researcher’s ability to create inclusive learning environments that consider linguistic, cultural, and social dimensions. Finally, the focus on equity, inclusion, and critical pedagogy as a unifying theme (Emotional Intelligence and Performance, Global Education, Teacher Education) reflects a commitment to creating a holistic approach that addresses systemic issues through both educational policies and practices.
Faculty Biography
Dr. Emmanuel Acquah is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Forest Resources Technology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. He holds PhD from the University of Victoria, BC, Canada. His research interests span a number of areas which includes: Ecotourism Development, Protected Areas Management, Biodiversity Conservation, Human-wildlife Interactions, Fauna and Flora Changes in Relation to Environmental and Anthropogenic Drivers, PA-Adjacent Communities Livelihood Issues and Climate Change Impacts.
Bullying, Victimization, and Aggression
Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
Competency Development and Evaluation
Critical Race Theory in Education
Disability Education and Employment
Diverse Musicological Studies
Education and experiences of immigrants and refugees
Educational Games and Gamification
Emotional Intelligence and Performance
Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences
Global Education and Multiculturalism
Hermeneutics and Narrative Identity
Legal Education and Practice Innovations
Multilingual Education and Policy
Music History and Culture
Research in Social Sciences
School Choice and Performance
Second Language Learning and Teaching
Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
Teacher Education and Leadership Studies
Work-Family Balance Challenges
Department of Forest Resources Technology
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology