Ruth Quaye

Ruth Quaye
Academic Staff

Ms. Ruth Quaye

Lecturer

Biography (About)

Ruth Quaye is a dedicated special educator, lecturer, and a sign language interpreter whose professional practice and scholarship are anchored in the advancement of inclusive education and the empowerment of learners with disabilities, particularly those who are deaf and hard of hearing. She is a Lecturer at Komenda College of Education, where she combines teaching, research, and institutional leadership in equal measure. She is the Coordinator for Special/Inclusive Education and Sign Language and a Deputy Coordinator for Professional Development, Research and International Relations in the college. She is also a member of the Psychology Council, Ghana. Ruth Quaye recently defended her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) thesis at the University of Education, Winneba, marking the culmination of an academic trajectory devoted entirely to the field of special education. She earned her Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Special Education from the same university, and her Bachelor's degree in Special Education and Social Studies with a specialization in the Education of the Hearing Impaired. This sustained focus across all levels of study reflects a deep and coherent scholarly commitment to the field. Ruth Quaye has taught students with and without deafness for over 10 years, an experience that has shaped her inclusive, learner-centred philosophy and given her firsthand insight into the practical demands of diverse classrooms. Her dual identity as a classroom practitioner and a teacher educator positions her uniquely to prepare the next generation of Ghanaian educators for inclusive practice. Her scholarly interests include inclusive education policy and practice, deaf education and sign language pedagogy, teacher preparation for special education, and the psychology of learners with special educational needs. Through her role in professional development and research coordination, she actively mentors colleagues and promotes inquiry-driven practice within her institution. Ruth Quaye's professional mission is to ensure that every learner, regardless of sensory, cognitive, or physical difference, has access to quality education delivered by competent, well-prepared teachers. Through her teaching, coordination roles, interpreting service, and scholarly work, she continues to contribute meaningfully to the development of inclusive education in Ghana and beyond.

Educational Qualifications

PhD Special Education (Awaiting)
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Special Education
Bachelor's degree in Special Education and Social Studies with a specialization in the Education of the Hearing Impaired, all from the University of Education, Winneba.

Areas of Specialization

Sign Language (Education for the hearing impaired)
Inclusive Education

Research Interests

Inclusive education policy and practice, deaf education and sign language pedagogy, teacher preparation for special education, and the psychology of learners with special educational needs.

Courses Taught

Lecturer, Komenda College of Education Komenda
Part-time lecturer, College of Distance Education (CODE), University of Cape Coast
University Practice South Inclusive School, Winneba
Agona Kukurantumi ADA Basic School

Publications

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ORCID: 0009-0001-9958-5883

Professional Memberships

Psychology Council, Ghana

Community Service

Lecturer, Komenda College of Education Komenda
Part-time lecturer, College of Distance Education (CODE), University of Cape Coast
University Practice South Inclusive School, Winneba
Agona Kukurantumi ADA Basic School