Education & Teaching
Engineering Education
Engineering Education trains you to teach engineering concepts and principles at the senior high school level, combining genuine technical engineering knowledge with the pedagogy needed to teach it effectively. You'll help introduce students to engineering thinking, preparing them for further technical study or careers.
Program objectives
- 01Build foundational knowledge across core engineering principles.
- 02Learn how to teach engineering concepts effectively at the secondary school level.
- 03Understand how to design hands-on, project-based engineering lessons.
- 04Get hands-on teaching practice through supervised school placements.
Why choose this program
Introduces engineering thinking earlier in education
Giving students genuine exposure to engineering concepts in secondary school helps them make more informed choices about technical careers later.
Combines strong technical demands with a stable teaching career
You get real engineering knowledge alongside the structure and security of a formal teaching profession.
Growing relevance as Ghana pushes STEM education
As Ghana invests more in STEM and technical education, qualified engineering teachers become increasingly valuable.
Skills you'll build
- Core engineering principles and applications
- Engineering teaching pedagogy
- Hands-on, project-based lesson design
- Assessment of practical engineering learning
- Clear technical explanation ability
- Patience with hands-on skill instruction
- Classroom and lab management
- Enthusiasm for engineering and technology
Tools & software
- Basic engineering demonstration kits and tools
- Educational technology for engineering instruction
Challenges to expect
Academic
- This program requires strong Mathematics performance and genuinely demanding technical engineering content alongside separate teaching pedagogy skills.
Technical
- Teaching hands-on engineering concepts safely and effectively requires real technical competence, not just theoretical knowledge.
Tips from the field
- Build genuinely strong Elective Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics foundations before starting, since this program has demanding entry requirements in these areas.
- Get hands-on with real engineering projects and demonstrations during your studies, since practical, project-based teaching is central to engaging students effectively.
- Take your teaching placements seriously; real classroom experience teaches things pure theory cannot.
Career paths
- Engineering/technical subject teacher (SHS)
- STEM curriculum developer
- Technical education outreach coordinator
- School technology program coordinator
- Educational supervisor (technical subjects)
Where you can study this
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FAQs
Is this the same as a standalone engineering degree?+
No. This program is specifically designed to prepare you as a teacher of engineering concepts within Ghana's education system, combining technical content with teaching pedagogy, rather than preparing you for direct engineering practice.
Do I need to pass a licensing exam to teach?+
Yes, like other education graduates, you'll need to pass the Ghana Teacher Licensure Exam (GTLE) and register with the National Teaching Council.
What are the entry requirements like for this program?+
It's demanding -- typically requiring credit passes in Elective Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics at a strong grade level, alongside the standard core subjects.
Where can I study this in Ghana?+
University of Ghana offers a B.Ed in Engineering through its College of Education.
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