Mr. Ebenezer Odame Darkwah

About

Ebenezer Darkwah Odame is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Distance Education at the University of Ghana. He holds a Master of Philosophy in Geography and Resource Development from University of Ghana, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Geography at the University of South Africa. His expertise spans health geography, inclusive urban development, and distance education. Ebenezer has contributed to multiple collaborative research projects, including studies on civil society roles, the state of Ghana’s environment, Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJ) and One District One Factory (1D1F), higher education infrastructure, and blended learning models. As a leader, he heads the Course Development and Production Unit in the Department of Distance Education. Ebenezer brings a wealth of experience in academic research, stakeholder engagement, and consultancy, making him a valuable contributor to advancing distance education and educational technology in Ghana.

Education

• M.Phil, Geography and Resource Development, University of Ghana
• BA (HONS), Geography and Resource Development with Linguistics, University of Ghana

Research Interest

• Health and Development     
• Inclusive urban development 
• Distance Education

Publications

Salifu, I., & Odame, E. D. (2023). Examining demographic variables as predictors of self-efficacy among university teachers in Ghana. Issues in Educational Research, 33(1),  352-368.

Salifu, I., Chirani, F., Amoah, S. K., & Odame, E. D. (2023). Training Teachers by the Distance Mode: Implications for Quality Teacher Performance in Pre-Tertiary Schools. SAGE Open, 13(4), 21582440231219081.

Salifu, I., & Odame, E. D. (2022). Destructive leadership behaviors among heads of departments     in higher education: perceptions of subordinates in Ghana. International Journal of     Leadership in Education, 1-16. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13603124.2022.2087005

Bawa, J., Odame, E. D., Odame, J., & Adingo, S. A. (2022). Learners’ perception of the quality of distance education in Ghana. Multidisciplinary Journal of Distance Education Studies, 1(1).

Salifu, I., Odame, E. D., & Abubakar, J. U. (2021). University Teachers’ Decisions on Post-retirement Employment: Do Demographic Variables Count? Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, 7, 1-10. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/23337214211041419

Bawa, J., Odame, E. D., Kwarteng, A. H., Ayim, A., & Kolugu, M. K. (2021). Social Media Usage     and Coping Strategies among University of Ghana Undergraduate Students. The     Journal of Social Media for Learning, 2(1), 055-070.