Gifty Edna Anani
Lecturer
Faculty: I.T. & Communication Studies
Department: Communication Studies
Academic Area(s): English Language (Content), Communication Skills/Business Communication, English Methodology
Email: [email protected]
Gifty Anani is a professional teacher of English Language. She began her teaching career after her formal training at OLA Training College, Cape Coast, where she obtained a Teachers’ Certificate A (3-year Post-Secondary) in 1995. She then joined Ghana Education Service and rose to the rank of Assistant Director II of Education. She holds MPhil TESL, Master of Arts Degree in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) from the University of Ghana, Legon and a Bachelor of Education Degree in the English Language from the University of Education, Winneba. Currently, she is studying for her PhD degree in English language education in one of the public universities in Ghana.
She has acquired tremendous experience and expertise in teaching English Language through her teaching at all levels, from primary school to the tertiary level. Also, she has served on various research committees, both inside and outside her former workplace and participated in several workshops and conferences, both as a participant and a facilitator.
To add to the above, she has been an assistant examiner for various institutions, such as WAEC, Institute of Education (University of Cape Coast), and the University of Education, Winneba.
Finally, she has been a tutor on the distance education programmes of the University of Ghana, University of Education, Winneba, and Jackson College of Education (a private college of education.) She loves to read and write at her leisure time and her research interest is in the teaching of English as a second language.
ACADEMIC PROFILE/ TEACHING STATEMENT
________________________________________ Gifty Edna Anani is Lecturer in the Department of Communication Studies, University of Professional Studies, Accra. She teaches courses in English Language and Communication studies at the diploma and degree levels.
She is an enthusiastic and experienced teacher with a strong background in the English Language. Her experience in English Language teaching enables her adopt a unique approach suitable for all ages and levels. She conducts her class with the utmost professionalism and also commits herself fully to every class, encouraging an interactive atmosphere for her students.
ACADEMIC DEGREES
________________________________________ 1.PhD in English Language Education 2017 (In progress)
2.Master of Philosophy (MPhil) TESL, University of Ghana (2012-2015)
3.Master of Arts Degree in Teaching English as a 2nd Language (by research), University of Ghana (2003 - 2005)
4.B.Ed. English, University of Education Winneba (1999 - 2003)
5.Teachers’ certificate A (3-year Post Secondary), OLA Training College (1992-1995)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
________________________________________ 1.University of Professional Studies – 2012
2.University of Ghana (Part Time) – 2008-2012
3.University of Cape Coast (UTTDBE) – 2007-2012
4.University of Education, Winneba (Part Time) – 2008-2012
5.Accra College of Education – 2006-2012
6.Jackson college of education (Private College of Education) – 2011 – 2012
7.Assistant Examiner, Institute of Education, UCC -2006-2012
8.Assistant Examiner, University of Education, IEDE - -2008-2012
9.Assistant Examiner, West Africa Examination Council -2006-2012
PUBLICATIONS
________________________________________ 1. Anani, G.E. (2020) Is the language in education policy an issue on the political platforms in Ghana? My point of view- Global Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. 8(10), 82-87 ECRTD-UK- ISSN: 20526369
2.Anani, G.E. (2019) A review of existing debates that have persisted over the choice of language as a medium of instruction in Ghanaian classrooms. International Research in Education, 7(2), 38-43 DOI: http://doi.org/10.5296/ire.v712.15013
3.Anani, G.E. (2019) Taking stance on the language in education policy and planning in Ghana: Concept paper- International Journal of research and Innovation in social science(IJRISS) ISSN: 2454-6186
4.Anani, G.E. (2017) Teaching and Learning of Grammar at the Basic Level of Education: Revisiting Inductive Teaching Approach. Education Journal,6(1),51-62 DOI: 1011648/j.edu .20170601.17
5.Dankwa Apawu, D., & Anani, G.E. (2017) From Diagnosis to Prognosis: What Instructors Know about Their Students’ Writing Apprehension. Journal of Education and Practice. 8(4), 91-96
CONFERENCE PRESENTATION(S)
________________________________________ Dankwa Apawu, D., & Anani, G.E. (2016) From Diagnosis to Prognosis: What Instructors Know about Their Students’ Writing Apprehension. International Conference on Education, Development & Innovation (INCEDI 2016) INCEDI 2016 Proceedings – ISBN: 978-9988-2-3994- Monday, August 29, 2016
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PAPERS
________________________________________ 1.Help me to stand and teach! Strengthening mentoring in teacher education. Audiences - International Teacher Education Conference – ITEC 2017 Harvard University Faculty Club in Cambridge, USA. http://www.ite-c.net/audiences Gifty Edna Anani, University of Professional Studies, Accra, Ghana.
2.Quality matters A study of the language curriculum of teacher education in Ghana. 15th International Conference on Learning, Education and Pedagogy (ICTEL) Conference Venue: Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Executive Centre, Singapore blogspot.com/2016/11/list-of-members-of-association-for.htm
WORKING PAPER
________________________________________ Using schema approach as a motivating and innovative tool for improving reading comprehension skills of first-year students of the University of Professional Studies, Accra
COURSES TAUGHT
________________________________________ 1.PBPS 103 Communication Skills
2.PBPS 111 Business Communication
3.UGRC 210 Academic writing
4.UGRC 110 Academic writing
5.ENB 421 Principles and practice of English language methods and assessment
6. ENB 471 Introduction to literature
7.LANG 100 Language and study skills
8.LANG 200 Language and study skills
9. PFC 211 Methods of teaching English
10. FDC 121 English with elements of literature
11.MBIA 609 Corporate Communication Skills
12.BGEC 104 Scholarly Writing
AFFILIATIONS
________________________________________ 1.Ghana Association of Writers (GAW)
2.Ghana Association of Teachers of English Language
3.University Teachers’ Association of Ghana (UTAG)
4.National Association for the Teaching of English (UK)
5.Association for development of teaching Education and learning (Singapore)
She has acquired tremendous experience and expertise in teaching English Language through her teaching at all levels, from primary school to the tertiary level. Also, she has served on various research committees, both inside and outside her former workplace and participated in several workshops and conferences, both as a participant and a facilitator.
To add to the above, she has been an assistant examiner for various institutions, such as WAEC, Institute of Education (University of Cape Coast), and the University of Education, Winneba.
Finally, she has been a tutor on the distance education programmes of the University of Ghana, University of Education, Winneba, and Jackson College of Education (a private college of education.) She loves to read and write at her leisure time and her research interest is in the teaching of English as a second language.
ACADEMIC PROFILE/ TEACHING STATEMENT
________________________________________ Gifty Edna Anani is Lecturer in the Department of Communication Studies, University of Professional Studies, Accra. She teaches courses in English Language and Communication studies at the diploma and degree levels.
She is an enthusiastic and experienced teacher with a strong background in the English Language. Her experience in English Language teaching enables her adopt a unique approach suitable for all ages and levels. She conducts her class with the utmost professionalism and also commits herself fully to every class, encouraging an interactive atmosphere for her students.
ACADEMIC DEGREES
________________________________________ 1.PhD in English Language Education 2017 (In progress)
2.Master of Philosophy (MPhil) TESL, University of Ghana (2012-2015)
3.Master of Arts Degree in Teaching English as a 2nd Language (by research), University of Ghana (2003 - 2005)
4.B.Ed. English, University of Education Winneba (1999 - 2003)
5.Teachers’ certificate A (3-year Post Secondary), OLA Training College (1992-1995)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
________________________________________ 1.University of Professional Studies – 2012
2.University of Ghana (Part Time) – 2008-2012
3.University of Cape Coast (UTTDBE) – 2007-2012
4.University of Education, Winneba (Part Time) – 2008-2012
5.Accra College of Education – 2006-2012
6.Jackson college of education (Private College of Education) – 2011 – 2012
7.Assistant Examiner, Institute of Education, UCC -2006-2012
8.Assistant Examiner, University of Education, IEDE - -2008-2012
9.Assistant Examiner, West Africa Examination Council -2006-2012
PUBLICATIONS
________________________________________ 1. Anani, G.E. (2020) Is the language in education policy an issue on the political platforms in Ghana? My point of view- Global Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. 8(10), 82-87 ECRTD-UK- ISSN: 20526369
2.Anani, G.E. (2019) A review of existing debates that have persisted over the choice of language as a medium of instruction in Ghanaian classrooms. International Research in Education, 7(2), 38-43 DOI: http://doi.org/10.5296/ire.v712.15013
3.Anani, G.E. (2019) Taking stance on the language in education policy and planning in Ghana: Concept paper- International Journal of research and Innovation in social science(IJRISS) ISSN: 2454-6186
4.Anani, G.E. (2017) Teaching and Learning of Grammar at the Basic Level of Education: Revisiting Inductive Teaching Approach. Education Journal,6(1),51-62 DOI: 1011648/j.edu .20170601.17
5.Dankwa Apawu, D., & Anani, G.E. (2017) From Diagnosis to Prognosis: What Instructors Know about Their Students’ Writing Apprehension. Journal of Education and Practice. 8(4), 91-96
CONFERENCE PRESENTATION(S)
________________________________________ Dankwa Apawu, D., & Anani, G.E. (2016) From Diagnosis to Prognosis: What Instructors Know about Their Students’ Writing Apprehension. International Conference on Education, Development & Innovation (INCEDI 2016) INCEDI 2016 Proceedings – ISBN: 978-9988-2-3994- Monday, August 29, 2016
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE PAPERS
________________________________________ 1.Help me to stand and teach! Strengthening mentoring in teacher education. Audiences - International Teacher Education Conference – ITEC 2017 Harvard University Faculty Club in Cambridge, USA. http://www.ite-c.net/audiences Gifty Edna Anani, University of Professional Studies, Accra, Ghana.
2.Quality matters A study of the language curriculum of teacher education in Ghana. 15th International Conference on Learning, Education and Pedagogy (ICTEL) Conference Venue: Nanyang Technological University, Nanyang Executive Centre, Singapore blogspot.com/2016/11/list-of-members-of-association-for.htm
WORKING PAPER
________________________________________ Using schema approach as a motivating and innovative tool for improving reading comprehension skills of first-year students of the University of Professional Studies, Accra
COURSES TAUGHT
________________________________________ 1.PBPS 103 Communication Skills
2.PBPS 111 Business Communication
3.UGRC 210 Academic writing
4.UGRC 110 Academic writing
5.ENB 421 Principles and practice of English language methods and assessment
6. ENB 471 Introduction to literature
7.LANG 100 Language and study skills
8.LANG 200 Language and study skills
9. PFC 211 Methods of teaching English
10. FDC 121 English with elements of literature
11.MBIA 609 Corporate Communication Skills
12.BGEC 104 Scholarly Writing
AFFILIATIONS
________________________________________ 1.Ghana Association of Writers (GAW)
2.Ghana Association of Teachers of English Language
3.University Teachers’ Association of Ghana (UTAG)
4.National Association for the Teaching of English (UK)
5.Association for development of teaching Education and learning (Singapore)