Prof. Hanson's Profile

Work and Education

Educational Qualifications

  1. EDUCATION
  2. YEAR INSTITUTION DISCIPLINE DEGREE
  3. 2014-2015 Open Polytechnic of New Zealand Designing & Facilitating E-Learning Certificate
  4. 2010-2014 University of Education, Winneba Science Education Doctor of Philosophy
  5. 2007 Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam Development and Research in Science and Mathematics Education Courses for Teachers Certificate
  6. 1999-2003 University of Cape Coast Environmental & Analytical Chemistry Master of Philosophy
  7. 1994-1997 University of Education, Winneba Science Education (Chemistry & Integrated Science) Bachelor of Education
  8. 1988-1991 University College of Education, Winneba Science Education (Chemistry) Diploma in Science Education
  9. 1982-1985 Wesley College, Kumasi Science Education 3-year P/S Teacher’s Certificate(Distinction)
  10. 1978-1980 St. Louis Secondary School Advance Level Science G.C.E. ‘A’ Level Certificate
  11. 1973-1978 St. Louis Secondary School OrdinaryLevel Science G.C.E. ‘O’ Level Certificate

Positions Held

  1. Examination Officer, Chemistry Education Department
  2. Head of Department, Chemistry Education
  3. Vice Dean, Faculty of Science Education
  4. Dean, Faculty of Science Education
  5. Acting Pro-Vice Chancellor, University of Education, Winneba

Professional Membership

  1. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
  2. 1. Member, Ghana Chemical Society
  3. 2. Member, Ghana Science Association
  4. 3. Member, Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT)
  5. 4. Member, Ghana Association of Science Teachers (GAST)
  6. 5. Member, University Teachers’ Association of Ghana (UTAG)
  7. 6. Patron, Ghana Chemical Society (UEW Students’ Branch)
  8. 7. Patron, Association of Science Education Students
  9. 8. Member, American Chemical Society
  10. 9. Member. Graduate Women International

Conferences, Workshops and Seminars Attended

  1. MAJOR CONFERENCES ATTENDED (LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL)
  2. • International Teacher Education Conference (ITEC 2017). August 16-19, 2017, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
  3. Paper presented
  4. Hanson, R., Using activity worksheets to unearth 10th grade students’ perceptions about word chemical equations, International Teacher Education Conference (ITEC 2017). Harvard, Boston, 17th August, 2017
  5. • Canada International Conference on Education (CICE-2017). June 26-29, 2017, Mississauga, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  6. Paper presented
  7. Hanson, R., Assessing the potential of worksheets as a tool for unearthing teacher trainees’ conceptions about chemical bonds, Canada International Conference on Education (CICE-2017). Mississauga, Toronto, Canada, 28th June, 2016
  8. • 2nd International Conference on Education Research for Development in Africa (ICERDA): Towards a vision of education for sustainable development in Africa, Alisa Hotel, Accra, 3rd – 5th October, 2016
  9. Paper presented
  10. Hanson, R., Innovative laboratory practices towards sustainable development, 2nd International Conference on Education Research for Development in Africa (ICERDA): Abban Hall, Alisa Hotel, Accra, Ghana, 4th October, 2017
  11. • 24th IUPAC International Conference on Chemistry Education (ICCE 2016), Borneo Convention Centre, Kuching, 15th – 20th August, 2016, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
  12. Paper presented
  13. Hanson, R., A practical procedure to conceptualise some terms and factors associated with chemical equilibrium among undergraduates in a Ghanaian university, 24th IUPAC International conference on Chemistry Education (ICCE 2016). Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, 17th August, 2016
  14. • Canada International Conference on Education (CICE-2016). June 27-30, 2016, Mississauga, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  15. Paper presented
  16. Hanson, R., Enhancing Undergraduate Pre-service Teachers’ Conceptions about Introductory Chemical Equilibrium, Canada International Conference on Education (CICE-2016). Mississauga, Toronto,Canada, 28th June, 2016
  17. • Global Education Conference, Marriott Hotel, 7th-9th August 2015, Las Vegas, USA
  18. Paper presented
  19. Hanson, R., Designing micro chemistry activities for teacher trainees in a university. Global Education Conference, Marriott Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. August 7-9, 2015.
  20. • Ghana Science Association 14th Biennial Conference, Theme: Scientific and Technological Research towards National Development: The Case of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), August 7, 2014. UCC Auditorium, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast
  21. Participant
  22. • Canada International Conference on Education (CICE-2014). June 17-21, 2014, Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada
  23. Paper presented
  24. Hanson, R., Teaching with innovation: Enhancing concept understanding through the use of Microscience equipment in a hybrid online course. Canada International Conference on Education (CICE-2014). Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, 17th June, 2014
  25. • International Conference on Computational and Mathematical Methods in Science and Engineering, ICCMSE-VUT 2013 from September 25-27, 2013, VAAL University, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
  26. Paper presented
  27. Hanson, R. &Nsiah Asante, J., An exploration of experiences in using the hybrid Moodle approach in the delivery and learning situations at the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana, International Conference on Computational and Mathematical Methods in Science and Engineering, Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark, South Africa, September 25-27, 2013
  28. • Dissemination Conference on article publications, Gender Mainstreaming Directorate Conference on 29th August, 2012, Central Campus, Winneba. –
  29. Power point presentation (Article published from research presentation)
  30. • Open Access Africa 2011 Conference, October 25 – 26, 2011, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi
  31. Participant
  32. • NUFFIC/PRACTICAL PROJECT session on thesis writing, University of Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands, June 15 – August 16, 2008
  33. Paper presented
  34. Hanson, R., Teaching chemistry with innovation at the University of Education and University of Cape Coast: The use of course manuals, Presented at a NUFFIC-PRACTICAL Project workshop, Vrije University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. June, 2008
  35. • PRACTICAL PROJECT National Stakeholders’ Conference, December 2007, Elmina Beach Resort, Elmina
  36. Paper presented
  37. • NUFFIC/PRACTICAL PROJECT Workshop on Writing and Finalization of Course Manuals for the 2007/2008 Academic year. Vrije University, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, June 2 – July 20, 2007
  38. Paper presented
  39. Hanson, R. & Essumang, D. K. The current state of Chemistry Education at the University of Education. Paper presented at a NUFFIC-PRACTICAL Project workshop, VrijeUniversetiet, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, July, 2007
  40. • NUFFIC/PRACTICAL PROJRCT Workshop on Needs Assessment of Teacher Training Institutions and Familiarisation with the Dutch Educational System
  41. Paper Presented
  42. Hanson, R., The state of Chemistry Education at the University of Cape Coast and University of Education. Paper presented at a NUFFIC-PRACTICAL Project workshop, Vrije Universetiet, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, June, 2006
  43. • Ghana Chemical Society’s 16th Annual National Conference, Theme: Chemistry, Energy and Nation Building, March 21-24, 2007. Sasakawa Conference Centre, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast
  44. Paper presented
  45. Hanson, R., Toxicity and Uptake studies: The effect of pesticides on Freshwater fish at the Ghana Chemical Society National Conference held at University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, 21st-24th March, 2007
  46. • 46th Annual Conference/Workshop of GAST, PRESEC, Legon, Accra; 30th August -4th September, 2004
  47. Resource Person
  48. • Education for Sustainable Development Seminar (International Conference organized by SACOST of UEW) July 28-29, 2004
  49. Participant
  50. • Ghana Chemical Society’s 13th Annual National Conference, December, 2001. Theme: The Chemist in the New Millennium, Ghana Atomic Energy, Kwabenya, Accra
  51. Paper presented
  52. Hanson, R., Toxicity of pesticides on fish in aquatic farming in a tropical marine environment. University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast and Atomic Energy Commission, Kwabenya, Accra. October, 2001, February 2002 respectively
  53. • Ghana Chemical Society’s 12thAnnual National Conference, 18thDecember, 1999. Theme: The role of chemistry in the industrialisation of Ghana, Sasakawa Conference Centre, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast.
  54. Participant
  55. • Ghana Chemical Society’s 11thAnnual National Conference, 4th September, 1999. Theme: National Election of Officers, Chemu Secondary School, Accra
  56. TITLES OF PAPERS PRESENTED AT OTHER SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES
  57. 1. Hanson, R., Using worksheets to unearth students’ conceptions on word equations Lecture Hall II, Faculty of Science Education, South Campus, UEW, Winneba, March 15, 2017
  58. 2. Hanson, R., Assessing the potential of worksheets to improve students’ performance Lecture Hall II, Faculty of Science Education, South Campus, UEW, Winneba, March, 01, 2017
  59. 3. Hanson, R., Enhancing undergraduate pre-service teachers’ conceptions about introductory chemical equilibrium Lecture Hall II, Faculty of Science Education, South Campus, UEW, Winneba, May 4, 2016
  60. 4. Hanson, R., Using micro chemistry equipment to enhance the understanding of the nature of acids among undergraduate teacher trainees. Lecture Hall II, Faculty of Science Education, South Campus, UEW, Winneba, April 29, 2015
  61. 5. Hanson, R., Teaching with innovation: Enhancing conceptual understanding through the use of micro science equipment, Science Education Faculty Seminar, Seminar Room 2, 9th April, 2014
  62. 6. Hanson, R., Investigating first year undergraduate chemistry teacher trainees’ understanding of laboratory safety rules and symbols, Science Education Faculty Seminar, Seminar Room 2, 26th March, 2014
  63. 7. Hanson, R. & Nsiah Asante, J. An exploration of experiences in using the hybrid Moodle approach in the delivery and learning situations at the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana, Faculty of Educational Studies, North Campus, UEW, Winneba, September, 2013
  64. 8. Hanson, R., Students’ ideas of basic chemical bonding – A case study at the University of Education, Winneba. Paper presented at a Gender Mainstreaming Dissemination Conference on 29th August, 2012, Central Campus, Winneba.
  65. 9. Hanson, R., Preparation and benefits of online teaching in a University situation- personal experiences at a Science Faculty seminar, Winneba, February 2012
  66. 10. Hanson, R., The Importance of e-learning in higher institutions: A case study at the Department of Chemistry Education, Winneba at a Faculty Seminar at the University of Education, Winneba, October 12, 2011

Work Experience

  1. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN TEACHING
  2. INSTITUTION POSITION YEAR
  3. 1 University of Education Associate Professor 2016 to Date
  4. 2 University of Education, Winneba Senior Lecturer
  5. Academic Counsellor
  6. Examination Officer
  7. Head of Chemistry Department 2011 to Date
  8. 2002 to Date
  9. 2013 to 2015
  10. 2015 to Date
  11. 3 University College of Education, Winneba Lecturer; Science Fair Coordinator; Academic Counsellor 1998 to 1999
  12. 4 St. Rose’s Secondary School Teacher; Head of Chemistry Department; Asst. Science Resource Centre Coordinator 1997 to 1998
  13. 5 Akwatia Technical Institute Science Teacher; Patroness for Girls 1991 to 1994
  14. 6 Amanfrom (G.C.D.) L/A J.H.S., Akwatia Science Teacher; Sports Teacher 1987 to 1988
  15. 7 Advanced Teacher Training College Primary School Upper Primary Science Teacher 1985 to 1987
  16. TEACHING EXPERIENCE IN ALLOTED COURSES IN CURRENT JOB
  17. 1. CHE 112: Introduction to Physical Chemistry
  18. 2. CHE 111: Inorganic Chemistry
  19. 3. CHE 111S: General Principles in Chemistry
  20. 4. CHE 111s: Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry
  21. 5. CHE 111C: Principles of Chemistry
  22. 6. CHE 111N: Introduction to Periodic Chemistry
  23. 7. CHE 231: Introduction to Physical Chemistry
  24. 8. CHE 123: Solids, liquids and solutions
  25. 9. CHE 232C: Main Group chemistry
  26. 10. CHE 242C: Introduction to Analytical Chemistry
  27. 11. CHE 313: Change and Equilibrium
  28. 12. CHE 313s: Inorganic and Nuclear Chemistry
  29. 13. CHE 352: Periodic and Nuclear Chemistry
  30. 14. CHE 353: Environmental chemistry
  31. 15. CHE 364: Environmental chemistry
  32. 16. CHE 361: Equilibria and Nuclear Chemistry
  33. 17. CHE 362C: Transition Metals and Coordination Chemistry
  34. 18. CHE 361: Electrochemistry
  35. 19. ISC 112: The Small Scale Structure of Matter
  36. 20. ISC 121N: Classification systems of Living and Non-Living Things
  37. 21. ISC 231N: Inorganic and Organic Compounds
  38. 22. ISC 313: Matter and Energy II
  39. 23. ISC 314: Man and His Environment
  40. 24. ISC 352: Safety Methods in Science
  41. 25. ISC 431: Main Group Chemistry
  42. 26. ISC 445: Natural Resources
  43. 27. SCB 112: Introduction to Basic Principles in Chemistry
  44. 28. SCB 122: Nature of Matter
  45. 29. SCB 231: Principles of Organic Chemistry
  46. 30. SCB 232: Chemical Substances
  47. 31. SCB 234: Organic Chemistry
  48. 32. SCB 242: Air and Water
  49. 33. PSC 122c: Learning to Teach Chemistry
  50. 34. ISC 362: Natural Resources
  51. 35. ISC 101: Basic Science
  52. 36. GDSc 516: Principles of Learning to Teach Science at the Junior High School
  53. 37. SCB 502A: Advanced Physical and Inorganic Chemistry
  54. 38. SCB 504: Advanced Analytical Chemistry
  55. NB: Currently some courses have assumed different names and codes. All codes and titles are however presented as taught.
  56. TEACHING EXPERIENCE AT THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY EDUCATION, FACULTY OF SCIENCE EDUCATION (Undergraduate Level)
  57. YEAR COURSES TAUGHT
  58. 2013-2017 ISC 121N, ISC 231, CHE 123, PSC 122C, CHE 232, CHE 242C, CHE 353, CHE 361
  59. 2006-2013 CHE 111C, CHE 232C, CHE 242C, CHE 352, PSC 122c, CHE 314, CHE 364, CHE 121s, CHE 241s, CHE 352C, CHE 362C
  60. 1998-2006 (Chemistry) CHE 111s, CHE 112, CHE 111C, CHE 111N, CHE 231, CHE 242, CHE 232, CHE 353, CHE 364, CHE 313, CHE 362C, CHE 363, CHE 431
  61. SCB 112, SCB 122, SCB 232, SCB 234, SCB 352, ISC 445
  62. Postgraduate : CHE 810, CHE 812
  63. TEACHING EXPERIENCE AT THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY EDUCATION, FACULTY OF SCIENCE EDUCATIONAND IEDE (Postgraduate Level)
  64. Year Courses taught
  65. 2017/2018 (Semester 1) SCB 501, SCB, 502
  66. 2016-2017
  67. SCB 501, SCB, 502, SCB 521, SCB 522, GDSc 516
  68. 2015-2016 SCB 502 , SCB 504, GDSc 516
  69. 2014-2015 SCB 502 , SCB 504, GDSc 516
  70. 2013-2014 SCB 502 , SCB 504, GDSc 516
  71. 2012-2013 SCB 502 , SCB 504
  72. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF COURSES TAUGHT
  73. CHemistry Education Courses (CHE)
  74. The Level 100 Chemistry courses such as CHE 111, CHE 122, SCB 112 and all other similar courses are entry level courses designed for all Science students (Chemistry Major and Minor) by the Department of Chemistry Education. They are geared for students who require pre-requisites to learn further Chemistry in Level 200 and beyond. The courses have two main goals. They are to unearth students’ own scientific conceptions (which often are naïve) and then help them to form authentic scientific ideas as basis for further learning.
  75. Level 200 courses are designated as CHE 200. They are also general courses which are designed to enhance students’ conceptual understanding of chemical principles, and upper level courses.
  76. The third year Chemistry courses are labelled beginning with the numeral 3. These are special elective course to further enhance Chemistry students’ understanding of concepts required for effective teaching in secondary schools.
  77. ISC Courses
  78. The courses designated ISC are General Science courses offered by the Department of Integrated Science Education, which are read as Major courses by Integrated Science Major students and as Minor courses by students from the Departments of Chemistry and Biology. They comprise courses based on everyday Science knowledge. Level 100 entry point courses are labelled ISC as ISC 112 and ISC 121 while higher courses are for example ISC 242 and ISC 313.
  79. In the past (2000 – 2004/5), these courses could be read in the Faculty of Science Education by Basic Education students.
  80. SCB Courses
  81. The undergraduate courses were designed for Basic Education (Science Option) students. The courses were mostly environmental and general introductory everyday science required for teaching science at the basic level of education.
  82. The other GDSc/SCB Courses labelled GDSc 516 and SCB 501, SCB 502, SCB 521, SCB 522, are higher level courses for Sandwich and Distance postgraduate students from the Departments of Science Education and IEDE respectively.
  83. TEACHING SCHEDULES OTHER THAN AT THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE EDUCATION
  84. 1. Basic Science for all Level 100 non-science students in the entire University of Education
  85. 2. Hybrid Moodle (E-courses) at the Institute for Educational Development and Extension (IEDE), Winneba graduate students.
  86. Lectured to registered students and interacted with them online to provide academic support.

Graduate Supervision

  1. b) Postgraduate Training
  2. Six completed theses have been forwarded to External and Internal Assessors for examination, while 10 are in progress and at various stages of completion.
  3. Certificated Graduates with Mphil/ Med. In Science Education since November 2016
  4. Name and Type of Degree Title of Research
  5. Comfort Ofori-Appiah (Mphil) Senior high school Biology teachers’ attitudes towards, and competence in practical work
  6. Cosmos Aning (Med) Using concept mapping to enhance the understanding of basic concepts in ecology at Mim Senior High School
  7. Victoria AtalatanAbanga (Med) Using computer animation to improve the understanding of the concept of acid strength among Kusanaba senior high school students
  8. Dorcas Esther Nartey(Med) Comparing the concept mapping and traditional methods of teaching some selected topics in Biology in the Kwaebibirem District
  9. Henry Agyei(Med) Investigating the role of laboratory-based instruction on senior high school students’ performance in chemistry- A case study in the Cape Coast Metropolis
  10. Herbert Gohoho(Med) Some difficulties that science students face in their study of chemistry at the senior high school in the Tema Metropolis
  11. Erastus Mak-Mensah (Med)
  12. The impact of cooperative learning on pupils’ performance in science at the Kortsrala primary school
  13. Frederick Kwasi Barnoh (Med) Factors that hinder the formation of basic science concepts among senior high school students
  14. Francis Anani-Ameko (Med) The impact of improvised laboratory materials in teaching integrated science at the basic level in the South Tongu District of the Volta Region
  15. Hope Kumator (Med) Investigating pupils’ alternative ideas on matter- A case study at Anyako E.P. Basic school
  16. Graduates currently under training for degrees in Science Education
  17. Name Degree sought Title of Research Expected year of completion
  18. Doris Osei Asuming Mphil Using video-assisted programmes to teach the concept of photosynthesis November, 2017
  19. Final work submitted
  20. George Nyagblormase Mphil The influence of religious factors on students’ understanding of some important science concepts November, 2017
  21. Newton Darkey Mphil Using animations to enhance students’ conceptual understanding November, 2017
  22. Esther Renu Bentil Med (Distance) Assessing the use of the inductive model on students’ understanding of the concepts of acids and bases in Ordorgono Senior High School April, 2018
  23. Final work submitted
  24. Grace E. Asafuah Med (Distance) Factors affecting the performance of students in chemistry at the High school level April, 2018
  25. Final work submitted
  26. Andrews Debrah Med (Distance) The use of micro science equipment to improve the teaching and learning of science in junior high schools- A case study in the Akyemansa District in the Eastern Region April, 2018
  27. Final work submitted
  28. Ebenezer Ato Baiden Mphil Exploring the correlations between learning styles and academic performances of SHS students in integrated science in Gomoa East District April 2018
  29. Final work submitted
  30. Arkoful Sam Ph.D Educational reconstruction: Teaching and learning some aspects of coordination chemistry in higher education November, 2018
  31. Internally Examined Graduate Thesis for the Award of Med/Mphil in Science Education
  32. Name Title of Thesis Year Completed
  33. Cynthia Mawuse Gyampeh Perceptions of Abetifi College of Education pre-service teachers on mentoring for developing effective primary science teaching 2013
  34. David Kusi-Otchere Using cooperative learning to improve students’ skills in titration in the Kumasi Metropolis 2014
  35. Banse Issaka Somaila The effect of computer simulation on second year Home Economics students of Odorgonno S.H.S. performance in digestion 2016
  36. Regina Henewaa The influence of environmental education on sanitation in some selected schools in the New Juaben municipality 2012
  37. Michael Ayayee Effects of integrating indigenous industrial activities in the teaching and learning of matter at the JHS level 2012
  38. Peter Asi Using computer assisted programme to improve performance of senior high school form one students in integrated science 2017
  39. Addai, Mark Kwasi Assessing the challenges and potential benefits facing adult learners enrolled in distance education programmes at Jackson College of Education- A case study of Koforidua Study Centre PGDE, 2017
  40. Asare-Boriba, Christopher Using improvised instructional materials to help solve a problem of the study of acids and bases topics in integrated science among the second year students in Koforidua Technical Institute PGDE, 2017
  41. Abdallah, Abdul Mumuni Identifying the causes of poor performance of senior high school students in organic chemistry: A case study 2017
  42. Isabella Agbesi Enhancing chemistry students’ ability to classify and name organic compounds using molecular model kits 2017
  43. Marifa, Alhassan 2017