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Abstract
This paper argues that while the Ghanaian government has made significant investments in specialized STEM schools, there has been insufficient focus on the professional learning of STEM teachers, which includes aspects of identity and decision-making. By understanding the intricate connection between teachers' characteristics and their learning processes, effective initiatives can be designed to support STEM teachers in the country and even beyond. Through multiple case studies, this research explores how STEM teachers' personal and socio-cultural particularities interact with their learning experiences and effectiveness in Ghana. The findings underscore the interconnected nature of STEM teachers' characteristics, their learning experiences, and their effectiveness within the Ghanaian educational landscape in the Ghanaian context. This symbiotic relationship suggests that the personal and socio-cultural factors that shape STEM teachers' learning significantly impact their professional growth and effectiveness in the classroom. This study provides insights into teaching practices, enabling the development of inclusive, context-appropriate pedagogical approaches that engage students and boost their interest and success in STEM subjects.
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The International Journal of Educational Research publishes regular papers and special issues on specific topics of interest to international audiences of educational researchers. Examples of recent Special Issues published in the journal illustrate the breadth of topics that have be included in the journal: Students Perspectives on Learning Environments, Social, Motivational and Emotional Aspects of Learning Disabilities, Epistemological Beliefs and Domain, Analyzing Mathematics Classroom Cultures and Practices, and Music Education: A site for collaborative creativity.