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Power point presentation , word and excel , soccer and volleyball, computing , Arabic instructor
About
I am Issaka Ahmed an elementary school teacher who teaches multiple subjects like English Language-Reading and Writing, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Visual Arts etc with 16 years experience and currently teaching in Obuasi-East District in Ghana West Africa.
I am currently holding three professional certificates namely Masters in Education from University of Education Winneba , Bachelor’s in Basic/Elementary Education from University of Education Winneba, Ghana in the year2012 which I studied General program or Multiple Subjects (English Language-Reading and Writing, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, methods of teaching, Research, Curriculum etc).
The third professional certificate is Diploma in Basic/Elementary Education from University of Cape Coast, Ghana in the year 2009 which I studied General program or Multiple Subjects (English Language-Reading and Writing, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, visual arts, methods of teaching, Research, Curriculum etc).
I first had my teaching appointment in September, 1st 2009 and was posted to Mampamhwe M/A Junior High School in Obuasi-East District which I was assigned to teach Grade 7,8,9,Science, Social Studies, Mathematics and I taught for five years and was reposted to Independence M/A Junior High School ‘A’ in the same district to continue my teaching career in September, 1st 2014 also taught Grade 7,8,9 English Language-Reading and Writing, Mathematics, Social Studies, science and visual arts and taught for another five years in which I was reposted to Islamic Educational Complex Junior for four years. Currently, I am teaching in Kwabenakwa Domiabra M/A Junior High School in the same district which I was reposted in April, 3rd 2023 to teach Grade 7,8,9 Science ,English Language, Mathematics, Social Studies.
Apart from the Academic work, I have been a headteacher in charge of administration who doubled as an elementary teacher from 2019 to 2023 at Islamic Educational Complex Junior High School ‘A’.
I also support my school/district with co curricular activities. Since I was posted to my first school in the Obuasi-East district, I have been a general sports master in charge of soccer team, volley ball coaching , training of students for athletics for inter Schools competition. All these happened during my time at independence JHS and Mampamhwe M/A Junior High School.
I have also be an online teacher for the past ten years as an Islamic studies teacher . I have thought many students across the globe including USA , United Kingdom , Australia , canada , United Arab emirates and many more under UQA ( Understand quran Academy ) and Quran Era Academy.
HOBBY
Searching information online, Computer Game, Playing games with students during break time, Volleyball.
MY PHILOSOPHY.
I believe in a philosophy due to that I have my philosophy which is…. I see every student in my class to be a potential student therefore I plan and prepare my lesson in such a way that it suits all manner of students in my class regardless of their Level of thinking and cultural background.
MY TEACHING STYLE.
I Use child centered approach to teach which means... cooperative learning, small group, discussion method, questioning and answering etc to make sure that the students are involved in the teaching and learning process.
I cannot teach without including technology as well, so what I do is that I go online to download videos in relation with the success criteria (specific Objectives) and project for them to see, I also use audio for them to listen (meaning speaking audibly in class to let them understand what I am saying), I also send some teaching and learning material that a in relation with the objectives for them to have a feel of it. Finally, I give them short notes to copy and take home to learn.
By using the above teaching style, it will suit all manner of students in the regardless of their level of thinking and background.
HOW I DIFFERENTIATE LERNING.
When the academic year begins, I give my students test to write and when I finish Marking, I base on their scores to group them in three categories...
1. Above Average Students, 2. Average Students, 3. Below Average Students.
When grouping them in a class (Let us say group A members are from are the three categories), group B, Group C respectively. The reason been that students learn very well when they are in a group with their mate.
The main reason of differentiation Learning is to help you identify students who are struggling in the class and helps you adopt proper strategy to meet their needs.
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT SKILL
When the term begins, I sit down with my students to come out with our expectations in the classroom which will guide all the activities in the classroom.
Below are the Expectations
1. Respect (we must respect ourselves and all the rules in the classroom).
2. Sit where you are allocated to sit when lesson is going on.
3. Put off your computer until you are told to turn it on,
4. I have to explain my body language to students for example if you see that I have raised my hand it means there is noise in the classroom, if I stop teaching at once it means there is noise in the classroom. If I write your name on the board it means that particular student is making noise.
5. I have to give positive reinforcement or feedback
After the rules are set, I have to let them know the consequences as well. (if a student goes contrary to it)
1) Verbal warning or verbal advice.
2) the student would be asked to stay outside the class for about 15 to 20 minutes
3) I will refer the student to the teacher he/she likes to talk to and advice
4) If it continues will refer the student to the school advisor
5) If it continues will inform the parent to talk to the ward.
6) After that and it continues, then I have no option to refer that student to the school principal.
Meanwhile, I make sure to keep records (The Date and the offense as an evidence) in my dairy.
HOW I WILL BE AN ASSET TO THIS PROGRAM
I will do my best to follow all the instructions regarding this program by respecting the members in this program, open to new ideas, I will do what expected of me, I will do my best to help students develop their talents, skills to make them responsible, Respectful, confident, to think critically and make them useful in the society.
Above all I have 15 years classroom teaching experience in Ghana which I will bring it to USA classroom and share it with my USA students, Teachers, Principal, Parents and Community and get an opportunity also to learn their classroom skills as well which at the end of the program, I will come back to Ghana and share the experience in USA with my students, Headteacher, Parents and community also.
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