Samuel Kenney

I am Samuel Kenney, a teacher and researcher with a strong background in mathematics education. I hold a Bachelor’s degree and a Master of Philosophy in Basic Education, specializing in mathematics. I teach mathematics at the high school, and on a part-time basis, I teach pre-service and in-service teachers courses like Math Methods, Algebra 1, and research methods, contributing to their academic growth. My research interests focus on making mathematics teaching and learning more practical and engaging. I work with learner-generated diagrams, Newman error analysis, and think-aloud protocols to help students overcome difficulties in mathematics and build confidence. I am passionate about producing research that informs curriculum development and teacher training in Ghana and internationally. Beyond academia, I enjoy public speaking, organizing workshops, and mentoring others, as I believe education has the power to transform lives and communities.

Education

• B.Ed., Basic Education, University of Education, Winneba, Winneba, Ghana, 2025.
• M.Phil., Basic Education, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana, 2025.

Professional Experience

• Teacher, Ghana Education Service, 15 years.
• Assistant lecturer, University of Education, Winneba, 2 years

Recent Honors and Awards

• Samuel and Emelia Brew-Butler Research Grant Award, University of Cape Coast, 2022.
• Best Junior High School Teacher, Ghana Education – Assin South District, 2020

Publications

• Kenney, Samuel, and Forster D. Ntow. “Unveiling the Errors Learners Make When Solving Word Problems Involving Algebraic Tasks.” SAGE Open 14, no. 4 (2024): 21582440241299245.
• Ntow, Forster D., George Adom, Solomon Essel, and Samuel Kenney. “Students’ Understanding of the Equal Sign when Solving Arithmetic Tasks.” African Journal of Educational Studies in Mathematics and Sciences 20, no. 2 (2024): 293-306.
• Kenney, Samuel. “The Effect of Diagrams in Addressing Learners’ Difficulties in Solving Word Problems Involving Algebraic Expressions.” Master’s dissertation, University of Cape Coast, 2023.

Presentations

• Samuel Kenney (2022, Sept.). Unveiling the Errors Learners Make When Solving World Problems Involving Algebraic Tasks. Oral presentation at the fifth International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
• Samuel Kenney (2024). Gender, Inclusivity, and Equity: The Role of an Effective Teacher. Oral presentation at the 2nd Speech and Prize-giving day at Assin South Girls Model School, Assin South Education Directorate, Ghana.