Martin Ako

Martin holds B.Ed. and MPhil in Elementary Education from the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana and is currently pursuing a PhD in Educational Studies (Science & Mathematics Education) at the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE), McGill University. His research focuses on Pedagogy, Collaborative Professional Development, Teacher Curriculum Knowledge, and STE(A)M Education. His current research in STE(A)M education explores the potential of supporting teachers to use gender-inclusive instructional strategies to enhance Girls' Participation in STEM Education. Martin is currently involved in three projects related to teacher and student agency, interdisciplinary teaching and learning and secondary mathematics pre-service teachers’ experiences in their teacher education programs. In his leisure time, Martin likes listening to music, working in the garden or playing soccer.