Nana Yaa Asantewaa Nyarko (BA, MPhil (Ghana), PHD (OUM))

Academic Qualifications
1. PhD Degree in Education (2018):                                                 Open University Malaysia (OUM)
2. M Phil Degree in Psychology (2005):                                            University of Ghana, Legon
3. B.A. (Hons) Degree in Psychology and Sociology (2000):              University of Ghana, Legon

Research interest 
My research interest is in early childhood care and education specifically how children’s developmental needs are met in schools by teachers/ caregivers and at home by parents. Especially as it relates to their emotional wellbeing.

Current research/project(s)
Evidence to Action: Promoting Equitable Access to Quality Educational Experiences in Ghana.

Past research projects
1. School Performance: The Role of Early Stage Learning Environments (2015 - 2016).
2. Co-investigated with colleagues from Regional Institute for Population studies, University of Ghana, Legon.
3. Funding agency: International Growth Centre (IGC)

Awards
University of Ghana faculty development Grant for PhD studies (2015/2016)

Recent publications
1. Jecty E.A., Oppong –Yeboah A. & Hammond, V. & Nyarko, N.Y. (2020). Coping with Marriage and School work. Gender & Behaviour18(2).
2. Sosu, E., Nyarko, N.Y., Fleischer-Djoleto, D., Mtika, P.,Pimenta, S., Wilson, C. & Nyartsikor, M. (2019). Closing the Inequality Gap in Children's Educational Attainment in Ghana - A Research Brief.  https://doi.org/10.17868/67641
3. Nyarko N.Y. (2018). Exploring Preschool Teacher Recruitment and Retention: Perspectives of School Administrators. Journal for studies on Children, Women and Disabled, 3, 175-183. http://www.ijcwed.com/

Professional membership(s)
1. University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG)
2. Ghana Psychologists Association (GPA)
3. Ghana Home Economics Association (GHEA)
4. International Federation for Home Economics (IFHE)