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Biography

Emmanuel Acquah is a professor of education specializing in Minority Research at the Faculty of Education and Welfare Studies at Åbo Akademi University. He currently serves as the Director of the master’s program in Teaching and Learning. Additionally, he is the Assistant Editor of the Educational Research Review and an international Co-editor for Revista Catalana de Pedagogia. Dr Acquah also consults on various projects across Europe.

His primary research interests include anti-oppressive and equity-based pedagogies, culturally and linguistically responsive teaching, and universal learning design. He is also deeply invested in diversity, equity, and inclusion, educational technology, and the role of technology in fostering inclusive teaching and learning environments. Dr Acquah is the Principal Investigator (PI) for several national and EU-level projects.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 5 - Gender Equality
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Education/Academic qualification

PhD, University of Turku

Award Date: 11 Dec 2015

Master, University of Turku

Award Date: 24 Nov 2011

Master, University of Turku

Award Date: 29 Apr 2009

Keywords

  • L Education (General)
  • Higher education pedagogy
  • Teacher education
  • Teacher Identity
  • Inclusive education
  • Teaching and Learning
  • LB2300 Higher Education
  • Culturally and linguistically responsive teaching
  • Second language education
  • Multilingualism
  • Reflective teaching practice
  • Praxis
  • Bilingualism
  • LB2361 Curriculum
  • Curriculum design
  • Inclusive pedagogy

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