Mathematics teachers have been asked to build capacity and strengthen their pedagogical strategies in teaching to help eliminate phobias of students and improve performance in the subject.
Professor Samuel Kwesi Aseidu-Addo, Former Dean, Faculty of Science Education at the University of Education Winneba, who made the call, said mathematics teachers should be more concerned about what they could do to enhance the performance of students in the subject at all levels.
He said strong pedagogical knowledge in students’ cultural backgrounds and preferences helps to address content and students' understanding of the various teaching and learning styles, as well as their thinking of the subject.
Prof. Aseidu-Addo was speaking at the opening session of a two-day workshop organised for Junior High School (JHS) mathematics teachers in the Kwadaso Municipality at the Akenten Appiah Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED) in Kumasi.
The workshop, which was on the theme, “Empowering mathematics teachers with modern pedagogical strategies in mathematics education”, was organized by the Faculty of Applied Science and Mathematics Education of AAMUSTED.
It aimed at exposing teachers of the Kwadaso Municipality to some of the modern strategies available to enhance mathematics teaching and learning.
Prof. Aseidu-Addo said the poor background of students in mathematics, non-parental support of students, negative attitudes, and general lack of interest in the subject were some of the areas that students needed support to overcome their phobia in mathematics.
He advised the teachers to effectively deal with students’ negative attitudes and general lack of interest in mathematics, to prevent hate, which often made students lose confidence in their ability to excel in the subject.
Prof. Aseidu-Addo was hopeful that the workshop would present a comprehensive communique to kick start a national stakeholder project, geared towards eliminating the phobia and improving performance in mathematics in schools.
Prof. James Kagya-Agyemang, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University, said the workshop would equip the participants for improved service delivery and help contribute meaningfully to the development of Ghana.
Prof. Steven J. Mitchual, Dean, Faculty of Applied Science and Mathematics Education at AAMUSTED, said mathematics was one of the powerful tools for training students to acquire 21st-century skills needed to drive the global economy.
Therefore, an appropriate environment was needed to be created for the teaching of mathematics using modern pedagogical strategies to ensure effective teaching and learning.
Dr. Ebenezer Bonyah, Head of Department of Mathematics Education, AAMUSTED, said the workshop would provide in-service training to build the capacity of mathematics teachers in their content delivery strategies using modern technologies for teaching.
Latest Stories
-
Ghana needs urgent reset and inspiring leadership – Mahama
41 mins -
Asiedu Nketia cautions NDC: Don’t be complacent, election 2024 victory isn’t assured yet
59 mins -
Ongoing power crisis worst in the 4th Republic- Alhassan Suhuyini
59 mins -
Power challenges would be over in the next few days – Herbert Krapa
1 hour -
Full text: Acceptance speech by Prof Naana Opoku-Agyemang as Mahama’s running mate
1 hour -
Government’s fiscal adjustment on track – Report
1 hour -
Commercial drivers damn threats, unilaterally hike transport fares
2 hours -
Restore dignity to Vice President’s office – Fifi Kwetey to Prof Naana Opoku-Agyemang
2 hours -
Women face mounting pressures, feel unsafe at workplace – Deloitte
2 hours -
Bright Simons asks: Where is the KPMG report on SML contract audit?
2 hours -
GEXIM to celebrate Ghanaian workers with “Workers’ Mart Tuesday Market”
3 hours -
Ghanaians need honesty on the part of the government – Alhassan Suhuyini
3 hours -
We cannot compete; we need to collaborate – George Quaye on projecting theatre
4 hours -
GRIDCo to receive 100MW power supply from IPPs in coming days
4 hours -
How technology is weaving African markets into the global fabric
4 hours