About Ferdinand Ellis

Professional Biography of Ferdinand Ellis

Education Blogger | Curriculum Specialist | Researcher | Education Policy Analyst | University Instructor

Ferdinand Ellis, also known as Ellis Ferdinand, is a Ghanaian education journalist, curriculum specialist, researcher, university instructor, and founder of EducationGhana, one of Ghana’s longest-running education-focused digital media platforms. Since pioneering dedicated education blogging in Ghana in 2014, he has become widely recognized for translating education policy, curriculum reforms, teacher professional development, and research into accessible information for teachers, students, school leaders, researchers, and policymakers.

His work combines classroom practice, higher education teaching, academic research, and digital journalism to improve educational quality through evidence-informed practice and public engagement.

His professional interests include curriculum studies, pedagogy, teacher education, classroom interaction, education policy, digital learning, assessment, instructional leadership, and STEM education.

Academic Qualifications

• MPhil in Curriculum and Pedagogic Studies (University of Education, Winneba)
• Bachelor of Education (Accounting) (University of Cape Coast)
• Diploma in Basic Education (Accra College of Education)
• West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), St. Paul’s Senior High School
• Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), Happy Home Preparatory School

Academic and Professional Expertise

• Curriculum Development
• Curriculum Implementation
• Pedagogical Studies
• Teacher Education
• Supported Teaching in Schools (STS)
• Classroom Interaction Analysis
• Classroom Discourse
• Education Policy Analysis
• Educational Leadership
• Educational Research
• Qualitative Research
• Quantitative Research
• Mixed Methods Research
• Educational Assessment
• Educational Technology
• English Language Education
• STEM Education
• Academic Writing
• Education Journalism
• Digital Publishing

Professional Roles

• Founder, EducationGhana
• Founder, EducateGhana
• Founder, PoliticsGhana
• Founder, GhanaNaija
• University Instructor
• Junior High School English and STEM Teacher
• Curriculum Specialist
• Education Policy Analyst
• Educational Researcher
• Education Journalist
• Digital Publisher

Research Interests

• Teacher Education
• Curriculum Studies
• Classroom Discourse
• Turn-taking in Classroom Interaction
• Supported Teaching in Schools (STS)
• Professional Development
• Educational Leadership
• Digital Learning
• Education Policy
• Assessment and Evaluation
• STEM Education
• Educational Innovation

Selected Contributions

His work has focused on:

• explaining national education reforms
• analysing curriculum implementation
• interpreting teacher licensing policies
• producing teaching resources
• supporting teacher professional development
• promoting evidence-based educational practice
• bridging research and classroom practice

Awards and Recognition

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• Best Media Promoting Education, EDUCOM Awards (2017) (Educom Awards)
• Best Media Promoting Education, EDUCOM Awards (2019) (Education Ghana)
• Writer / Author of the Year, EDUCOM Awards (2021) (Education Ghana)
• Blogger of the Year, National Students Awards (2018) (Education Ghana)
• Blogger of the Year, National Students Awards (2022) (Education Ghana)
• Most Promising West African Blogger of the Year (2019)
• Top 50 Ghanaian Bloggers by Avance Media (multiple years) (Education Ghana)

Leadership

• President, Students’ Representative Council, Accra College of Education (2011/2012 Academic Year)
• Former member of the Teacher Trainees’ Association of Ghana leadership structures during his SRC presidency. (Educom Awards)

Educational Innovation

Ferdinand Ellis composed the official school anthems for:

• Bewuanum Anglican Basic School
• Ave Maria Anglican School, Osae Krodua

He also founded the STEM Access Africa Initiative, which seeks to improve STEM learning opportunities for learners in underserved schools across Africa.

Conference Presentations

His scholarly work has included presentations and research on:

• Supported Teaching in Schools (STS)
• Teacher Education
• Curriculum Implementation
• Reflective Practice
• Professional Learning

Publications

• Education Policy
• Curriculum Studies
• Teacher Professional Development
• Education Research
• Scholarship Opportunities
• STEM Education
• Educational Leadership
• Academic Writing
• National Education News

Research and Editorial Work

➡️ About EducateGhana.com
➡️ Research Methodology
➡️ Publishing Standards
➡️ Research Dossiers

Ferdinand Ellis leads the research and editorial direction of EducateGhana.com, focusing on teacher education, curriculum studies, education policy, and educational innovation.