Article Type: Original Research Article

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Challenges in Developing Pedagogical Content Knowledge among Mathematics Education Teachers at C. K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences: Implications for Teacher Education Reform in Ghana

Introduction Pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) represents a unique category of knowledge that distinguishes teachers from subject matter experts. Shulman (1986) defined it as the blending of subject matter knowledge with pedagogical strategies that make content comprehensible to learners. In mathematics education, PCK encompasses understanding the curriculum, anticipating student misconceptions, employing multiple representations, and designing appropriate … Read more

Assessing Topic-Specific Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Mathematics Instruction: Evidence from C. K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Ghana

Introduction Pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) is widely regarded as a cornerstone of effective teaching, combining subject matter expertise with an understanding of how to make content accessible to learners (Shulman, 1986). While generic aspects of PCK, such as knowledge of student understanding and instructional strategies, have been emphasized in teacher education research (Hill, Ball, & … Read more

Rethinking Leadership Under Constraint: A Behavioural–Structural–Relational Model of Sequenced Transformation in Higher Education

1. Introduction Universities worldwide are under increasing pressure from digitalisation, heightened accountability, demographic change, and high expectations for societal impact (Altbach & de Wit, 2022; Marginson, 2023). Strategic leadership has been identified as the most powerful lever through which institutions respond to these disruptions (Bolden et al., 2023; Middlehurst, 2013). Much of this literature is … Read more

The Role of Community Health Workers in Reducing Maternal Mortality in Rural Communities of Sierra Leone

Introduction Maternal health remains a central priority within global public health, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where disparities in access to essential healthcare services persist. Sub-Saharan Africa continues to bear a disproportionate burden of adverse maternal health outcomes, reflecting systemic inequalities in healthcare delivery, socio-economic conditions, and health system capacity. Sierra Leone, despite notable … Read more

Assessing Gaps in Adolescent Mental Health Care in Rural Ghana

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Motivation Roughly half of all mental health conditions emerge before age 14, yet most go undiagnosed and untreated (World Health Organization, 2025). This treatment gap is most severe in sub-Saharan Africa, where adolescents make up a disproportionate share of the population but mental health systems remain critically understaffed. Ghana’s Mental … Read more

Belonging, Identity, and Institutional Inclusion among African International Students in Indian Higher Education: Evidence from a Cross-Sectional

1.INTRODUCTION The internationalisation of higher education has transformed universities into globally connected institutions that attract students from diverse cultural, linguistic, and national backgrounds (Altbach & Knight, 2007). Increasing international student mobility has enriched teaching, research, and intercultural learning while simultaneously challenging universities to create environments that support equitable participation and meaningful inclusion (de Wit et … Read more