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Adult Basic Education

Mr A Arko-Achemfuor

Office number: TvW 6-59
Tel: 012 429 8808
Fax: 012 429 8812
E-mail: aachea@unisa.ac.za

Qualifications:
MBA, BA (Hons), Dip. Ed

 

Responsible for modules:
ABT 204H; ABT2613; ABT2617; DYD115U; DYD214W; Honours B.Ed. (HBEDAT5) and Supervision of Masters’ Studies

Research interests:
Entrepreneurship and SMME development, Adult Teaching and Learning, Learner Support in ODL

Journal articles

  • Quan-Baffour, K.P & Arko-Achemfuor, A. (2009). Environmental conditions and their impact on small businesses in South Africa. International Journal of Business and Emerging Markets (IJBEM), Vol. 1, No. 4, pp. 405-419
  • Quan-Baffour, K.P & Arko-Achemfuor, A. (2009). Bridging the content knowledge gap of teachers. An agenda to improve Business Studies teaching in South African countryside schools. Problems of Education in the 21st Century. Scientific Methodical Centre. “Scientia Educologica”/ Lithunia. Vol. 12, 2009.
  • Quan-Baffour, K.P & Arko-Achemfuor, A. (2009). Micro-reaching: A tool to ensure quality in teacher training at a distance. Problems of Education in the 21st Century. Scientific Methodical Centre. “Scientia Educologica”/ Lithunia. Vol. 15, 2009.
  • Arko-Achemfuor, A. (2011). The place of songs in Akan funeral celebrations. Muziki: Journal of Music Research in Africa. Volume 8 No. 2, November 2011.

Conference attended and papers presented:

  • Micro-teaching: A tool to ensure quality in teacher training at a distance. (Joint paper presented at the Teacher Education at a Distance Conference-University of South Africa, 1-3 October, 2008).
  • Bridging the content gap: An-service education for Economic and Management Science educators in the Bophirima Region. (Joint paper by Dr. K.P. Quan-Baffour and Mr. Akwasi Arko-Achemfuor, presented at the 35th Southern African Society for Education Conference at University of Zululand, 2-4 October, 2008)
  • The effect of a lack of career paths on job satisfaction among South African teachers. (Joint paper presented by Dr. K.P. Quan-Baffour and Mr. Akwasi Arko-Achemfuor at the 36th Southern African Society for Education Conference at the Walter Sisulu University, 1-3 October 2009.
  • The interaction between culture and entrepreneurship in a South African setting. College of Education Research Conference (Unisa), 21-22 July 2011, Bugerspark Hotel, Pretoria.
  • Training school governing body members in three rural schools in Taung: Empowerment for good governance. Joint paper presented by Prof. K.P. Quan-Baffour and Mr. Akwasi Arko-Achemfuor at the DETA Conference,  Edwardo Mondale University, Maputo from 2-5 August 2011.
  • Exploring support and access challenges faced by Unisa’s distance learners. (Work in progress). Presented at the Teacher Education at a Distance Conference, Sambonani Lodge (Kruger National Park) from 10-12 October, 2011.