Education & Teaching
Applied Technology Education (Building Construction and Wood)
Applied Technology Education (Building Construction and Wood) trains you to teach general applied technology at the basic and junior high school level, with a focus on building construction and woodworking concepts. It's designed to introduce younger students to practical, hands-on technology skills before they specialize further.
Program objectives
- 01Build foundational knowledge in building construction and wood technology concepts.
- 02Learn to teach applied technology effectively to junior high school students.
- 03Understand how to design hands-on, practical technology lessons for younger learners.
- 04Get hands-on teaching practice through supervised school placements.
Why choose this program
Introduces practical skills earlier in the education system
Giving students exposure to construction and wood technology concepts at the JHS level helps them make more informed choices about technical education later.
A distinctive, hands-on teaching specialization
If you enjoy both teaching and practical, applied subjects, this program lets you build a career combining both.
Trained at Ghana's leading TVET teacher education institution
AAMUSTED (formerly UEW-Kumasi) has decades of specific experience training technical education teachers for this level.
Skills you'll build
- Building construction and wood technology fundamentals
- Applied technology teaching pedagogy for junior high level
- Hands-on, practical lesson design
- Assessment of practical technology learning
- Clear, age-appropriate explanation ability
- Patience with younger learners
- Classroom and workshop management
- Creativity in hands-on lesson design
Tools & software
- Basic construction and woodworking tools for classroom demonstration
- Educational technology for applied technology teaching
Challenges to expect
Academic
- Combines foundational technical knowledge with the specific skill of teaching applied, practical subjects to younger students.
Technical
- Teaching hands-on construction and wood concepts safely to junior high students requires careful, age-appropriate technique.
Tips from the field
- Focus on making lessons genuinely hands-on and age-appropriate for junior high students -- this level of teaching is about building interest and foundational skill, not full trade mastery.
- Get comfortable teaching with limited workshop resources, since many junior high schools have basic facilities for applied technology subjects.
- Take your teaching placements seriously; real classroom experience with younger learners teaches things theory alone cannot.
Career paths
- Applied technology teacher (JHS)
- Basic school technology coordinator
- Curriculum developer (junior high technology education)
- Technical education outreach coordinator
Where you can study this
| Name | Latest cutoff | Tuition (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| University of Cape CoastBEd | 18(2025) | — |
FAQs
What age group will I be teaching?+
This program prepares you specifically to teach applied technology concepts at the junior high school (JHS) level.
Do I need to pass a licensing exam to teach?+
Yes, like other education graduates, you'll need to pass the Ghana Teacher Licensure Exam (GTLE) and register with the National Teaching Council.
Is this the same as Construction Technology and Management with Education?+
No. That program trains you to teach construction at more advanced technical institution levels, while this program focuses on introducing broader applied technology concepts to younger junior high students.
Where can I study this in Ghana?+
AAMUSTED (Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development), formerly UEW-Kumasi, offers this Bachelor of Education program in Kumasi.
Is this program suitable if I eventually want to specialize further in construction?+
Yes, it provides a strong foundational base, and graduates can pursue further specialization in construction-related technical education at more advanced levels.
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