AKENTEN APPIAH-MENKAH UNIVERSITY OF

SKILLS TRAINING AND ENTREPRENEURIAL

DEVELOPMENT

STEPHEN ADOFO

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 TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

MY STATEMENT OF TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

I see students as learners who have some great potentials in them and for that matter their exposure to the
right environment and active involvement in lessons will invoke their thinking capabilities and enhance
their understanding. I therefore hold the philosophy that “students learn best when they are given the
chance to participate in the lesson delivery”. My understanding of teaching is that, as a teacher you
prepare a good environment for your learners to discover and trace the path to their future. Each student
comes to class with his/her own preconceived idea about teaching and learning and that it is my
responsibility as a teacher to inspire my students to learn and understand the theory and practical concept
of whatever they learn so as to enable them pursue knowledge actively and become independent thinkers.
APPLICATION OF TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

To achieve this, there is always the need to place premium on the use of
student-centered approaches such as the use of discussion, demonstration and
questioning techniques of teaching in all my lessons. Teaching they say is an
act and at the same time an art which I believe an effective teacher must apply
in the teaching and learning process. I must therefore vary my teaching
methods and as well modify the methods and media to invoke the
understanding of each lesson.
 VALIDITY OF TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

The rationale behind this philosophy is that, students may

listen but will easily forget whatever they learn.

To prevent this from happening, the teacher have to let

the students to partake in the lesson delivery in other
to help them not to forget what they have learn.
 EFFECTIVENESS OF THE TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

1. This philosophy was effective because it enabled students to fully participate throughout the
lesson.

2. Students attention was easily gained throughout the lesson.

CONCLUSION
The teaching philosophy was generally successful.

REFERENCES
• The center for Teaching Development and Research (CETDAR), (2015). Students Internship
Handbook, Touch world Ent, Bolgatanga.

• Owusu Banahene. N.O. (2007). Educational Psychology: the science of learning, Narco printing
 REFLECTIVE PRACTICE
DEPARTMENT: BUSINESS CLASS: 3 BUSINESS
SUBJECT: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT DURATION: 120 MINUTES
TOPIC: INTERNATIONAL TRADE DATE: 10 TH MARCH, 2022
NO. ON ROLL: 24

INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, the students will be able to;
1.0 Understand international trade.
1.1 Define international trade.
1.2 Explain the types of international trade.
1.3 List the principles of international trade .

REFERENCE: Business Management Syllabus, Ato Franklin, 1997, Business Management for S.H.S, Apo Galore, Ghana and
Kwadjo Asare – Kena et al 2019, Business Management for S.H.S Global Series .
Teacher Support Material: Marker, White board, Text book.
Students Support Material: Note book, Pen, Text book.

RELEVANT PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: Students already know the trade Ghana enter into with other nations.
INTRODUCTION: I introduced the lesson by asking the students some of the trading activities Ghana enter into with different countries across
the globe.

PRESENTATION
STEP 1: Define international trade
I discussed the topic with the students and led them to define the term international trade on their own.

STEP 2: Explain the types of international trade

I discussed the three types of international trade with the students and later asked them to explain them base on their understanding.
1. Bilateral trade 2. Multilateral trade 3. Unilateral trade

STEP 3: Mention the principles of international trade

I discussed with the student the principles of international trade, I then asked them to state and explain them.
2. Export 2. Import

APPLICATION:
Students were given some try exercise to do while I went around to check.

CONCLUSION:
STRENGTH
1. Good involvement of students
2. Good voice projection
3. Good systematic lesson plan
4. Motivate students

WEAKNESS
5. Use of less examples during the lesson.

CHALLENGES
6. The use of only one text book in teaching.
7. Lesson not starting early due to the morning assembly.

INNOVATION SOLUTION
8. I will use different text books in the next lesson.
9. I will organize a weekend class for the students to make up for the time lost.

INSIGHT GAIN
10. I realized that students understand the lesson very well when they participate in the lesson delivery.
11. I again notice that the use of both the english and twi language during lesson delivery helped the students to understand the topic been treated.
 Curriculum Vitae
•PERSONAL DATA

•SEX: Male

•NATIONALITY: Ghanaian

•MARITAL STATUS: Single

•LANGUAGES: English and Twi

•HOMETOWN: Emena – Oforikrom Municipal

•RELIGION: Catholic

•EMAIL ADDRESS: stephenadofo19@gmail.com

•HOME ADDRESS: AK-729- 6414, Boadi - Kumasi

•TELEPHONE: 0554161530

•EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

 University of Education, Winneba, Kumasi-Campus (2019 - 2023)

• Course: Bsc. Management Education
 Adankwaman Senior High School 2011 – 2014. (WASSCE)
• Course: General Arts
•PERSONAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Interact effectively with people at all levels with an excellent telephone manner.

2. Friendly, approachable, outgoing personality with positive outlook.

3. Administrative duties. .

•WORKING EXPERIENCE

 Internship at Antoa Senior High School (2023).

 Attachment program with the Ministry of Education Oforikrom Municipal Directorate (2022).

 Mercy’s Academy (2014-2018).

 LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

 Secretary, St. Theresah Catholic Church, Boadi (2018-2023).

 Youth President, St. Theresah Catholic Church, Boadi (2014-2023)

 Vice President, St. Paul Catholic Youth Council, Appiadu Parish (2015-2023)

 Assistant School Prefect Boys, Adankwaman Senior High School (2012-2014).

•INTERESTS

 Watching movies
 Listening to music
 Reading
 Singing

•REFERENCES
1. Mr. Augustine Acheampong
Lecturer/ Academic supervisor of University of Education Winneba, Kumasi-Campus now as AAM-USTED.
0240463031

2. Rev Fr. Joseph Osei-Tutu

Parish Priest of St. Paul Catholic Church, Appiadu.
0246171808

3. Mrs. Dorothy Opare-Baidu

Director at Ministry of Education, Oforikrom Municipal Directorate.
SCHEME OF WORK
LESSON PLAN
STUDENTS WORKS
ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT
TLM’s
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
MENTOR’S EVALUATION FORM