Rev. Dr. Bernard Kofi Adinkrah

Ag. Vice Principal, Head of Education Department, Principal Tutor

Biography

Rev. Dr. Bernard Kofi Adinkrah is a Principal Tutor at the Kibi Presbyterian College of Education. He is very effective and efficient at work, a team player with very good human relations and currently the Head of Education Department, and Acting Vice Principal. Rev. Dr. Adinkrah has a great supervisory and analytical skills that enables him to relate well with all staff. With his counselling profession, he is able to guide and counsel people through their difficult situations.

Rev. Dr. Adinkrah has rich educational experience with more than 25 years of teaching and leadership positions. He is committed to his work, and passionate about bringing the best out of learners and tutors.

Education

PhD Guidance and Counselling - University of Education, Winneba
Master of Theology/MPhil Theology and Counselling - Trinity Theological Seminary, Legon Accra
MA Theology and Mission - Akrofi-Christaller Institute, Akropong-Akuapem
MEd Administration and Management - University of Education, Winneba
BEd Management Studies - University of Education, Kumasi Campus

Publications

Peer Reviewed Articles

Kankam, P. K. & Adinkrah, B. K., (2023). College of education students’ attitude towards the use of online information dissemination tools for counseling in Ghana. Heliyon, 9(8), e18833 -1 – 10. Elsevier Ltd
Adinkrah, B. K. & Fosu-Ayarkwah, C. (2020). A Study on factors influencing career choice among Senior High School students in Ghana. Journal of Education and Learning Technology. 1(1), 29 – 38.
Adinkrah, B. K. & Fosu-Ayarkwah, C. (2020). Values education and its implications on Guidance and Counselling Services. E-Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.
Adinkrah, B. K. & Fosu-Ayarkwah, C. (2019). Factors influencing Colleges of Education teachers’ attitudes towards the teaching of values in Ghana. International Journal of Development Research. 9(3).26289 -26294.
Adinkrah, B. K. & Fosu-Ayarkwah, C. (2019). Perception on values education as a primary focus of Religious and Moral Education course in Colleges of Education in Ghana. Ghana Journal of Higher Education. (5), 28 – 38.
Adinkrah, B. K., Amoah, S. A. & Fosu-Ayarkwah, C. (2018). Indiscipline in Colleges of Education in Ghana: causes, effects and management. International Journal of Basic Education Research and Policy. 1(2).49-65.
Adinkrah, B. K. & Fosu-Ayarkwah, C. (2018). Approaches to teaching of values in Religious and Moral Education in selected Colleges of Education in Ghana. Journal of Educational Development and Practice. 3(3).15-28.
Asare-Danso, S. & Adinkrah, Revolution in Preparation of Pre-Service Religious and Moral Educators for Ghanaians Basic Schools: Observations from Colleges of Education. Accepted for presentation and publication at the Second World Conference on Transformative Education (WCTE): The Future of Africa and the Role of Transformative Education, University of Cape Coast in May 18-20, 2023.
Adinkrah B. K., et al. An Appraisal of Early Marriage on Adolescent Girls’ Education. Accepted to be published in (2023).

Publications

Academic Books

Adinkrah, B. K., et. al. (2023). Research Methods in Education: Textbook for Colleges of Education. Cape Coast: JOPAMOD ENTERPRISE.
Adinkrah, B. K., et.al. (2023). School Management & Administration (Second Edition): Textbook for Colleges of Education. Cape Coast: JOPAMOD ENTERPRISE.
Adinkrah, B. K. et.al. (2022). Individuals with Diverse Needs: Textbook for Colleges of Education. Koforidua. Agya Wusu Press.
Adinkrah, B. K. et.al. (2021). School Management & Administration: Textbook for Colleges of Education. Koforidua: Agya Wusu Press.
Adinkrah, B. K. et.al. (2021). Principles and Practice of Education: Textbook for Colleges of Education. Koforidua: Agya Wusu Press.
Adinkrah, B. K. et.al. (2021). Principles and Practice of Education (Second Edition): Textbook for Colleges of Education. Koforidua: Agya Wusu Press.
Adinkrah, B. K. & Fosu-Ayarkwah, C. (2020), Fundamentals of Guidance and Counselling: A textbook for Colleges of Education. Accra: Noyam Online Publishers.
Adinkrah, B. K. (2020), Overcoming the Fatigue in Retirement: Retirement Planning for Public and Private Workers. Accra: Noyam Online Publishers.

Publications

Articles in some Ghanaian print media

Adinkrah, B. K. (2020). Taking the ‘tire’ out of retirement. Christian Messenger, 34 (1): 6-7.
Adinkrah, B. K. (2020). Taking the ‘tire’ out of retirement (part 2). Christian Messenger, 34 (3): 6-8.
Adinkrah, B. K. (2019). Assessment Payment and PCG Growth. Christian Messenger. 33(1):8.
Adinkrah, B. K. (2019). Easter festivity and its significance. Christian Messenger. 32 (4): 5-6.
Adinkrah, B. K. (2018). Managing Indiscipline in Colleges of Education. Christian Messenger. 32 (7): 19.
Adinkrah, B. K. (2018). London Chaplaincy: Preparatory ground for Ghanaian churches in the Diaspora. Christian Messenger. 32 (8): 17.
Adinkrah, B. K. (2018). Primary Factors Influencing Migration of Ghanaians into Foreign Lands. Christian Messenger. (31) 8: 21-22.
Adinkrah, B. K. (2018). The Untold Stories of Ghanaians in the Foreign Lands. Christian Messenger. 32 (4): 7.
Adinkrah, B. K. (2018). The Untold Stories of Ghanaians in the Foreign Lands Part 2. Christian Messenger. 32 (4): 9.
Adinkrah, B. K. (2017). Values Education: An Antidote for Bribery and Corruption in Ghana. Christian Messenger. 31. (7): 12.
Adinkrah, B. K. (2017). Strategies for Teaching Values Education. Christian Messenger. 31(8): 15.
Adinkrah, B. K. (2017). Importance of Human Values in the Society. Ghanaian Times. Monday, November, 31(8): 8.

Conferences

a. International

2nd World Conference on Transformative Education, College of Education - University of Cape Coast - 18th – 20th May, 2023
IOE-LMS Visual Training Amsterdam University of Applied Science, Schedules for Tutors - Digital Society School, - 1st – 6 May, 2020
Religious Tolerance - Baptist Theological Seminary - April, 2010
West African Conference of Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International - Trade fair Centre, Accra - 10th -15th Dec. 2008

Conferences

b. National

Capacity Building on Data Entry and Analysis in SPSS for Tutors in UCC Affiliated CoEs organised by UCC at KPCE - 9-13 May 2022
AccessSTEM Project Launch organised by Siemens Stifting-Bluetown KPCE,14th October, 2022
Ghana Landscape Restoration and Ministry of Lands and Natural Small Scale Mining Project (GLRSSMP) Resources, Venue Kibi - 16th Sept. 2020
T – Tel Conference for Challenge Fund, Eastern Premier Hotel, Koforidua Leadership and Managing Change - April 2018
T – Tel Conference for Colleges Mgt. Members, on Strategic Leadership (Development Planning) - Nov. 2018
T – Tel Conference for Colleges Mgt Members on Leading Curriculum Training and Learning, Elmina Beach Hotel, - Oct. 2017
T – Tel Conference for Colleges Mgt members on System Leadership, Valley View Hotel, Koforidua - Jan, 2016
T – Tel Conference for Colleges Mgt Members on Operational Leadership, Chances Hotel, Ho - Sept. 2016
First National Conference of Professional Counsellors, UCC - Nov. 2015
National Conference of Chaplains of PCG, Abetifi – Kwahu - Sept. 2014

Workshops

Training of Trainers Workshop on Curriculum Leadership, organised T-tel Office Accra - March 2019
Workshop for Tutors, Lead Mentors and Mentors Training Session on Gender and Sexual Harassment Issues by T–tel at Linda Dor Conference Centre Bunso - January 2019
Academic and Leadership Training on Virtual organised by Ashesi University in - April 2019