ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of concept mapping strategy on students’ understanding of photosynthesis and cellular respiration at Akim Swedru Senior High School. The study was done with a sample of one hundred and five (105) second year students studying elective biology. The study was conducted over a six-week period. The students were pre- and post-tested using a teacher-constructed biology test. Results showed that there were significant differences betwee...
ABSTRACT This work presents how Music and the musical Arts are effectively used in the Early Childhood Centres in promoting children‟s developmental abilities in their early years. Qualitative approach was used and data were obtained through observations, interviews and document study. Twenty-four (24) respondents from twelve (12) early childhood education centres in the Krachi East District were purposively sampled for the study. Findings indicate that, Music, taught with the integration o...
ABSTRACT This research work investigated the impact of Class Wide Peer Tutoring (CWPT) teaching strategy on Senior High School students’ academic achievement and retention. It also looked at students’ perception of using CWPT method in teaching Quadratic Functions. The design adopted was quasi-experimental design, involving pre-tests and post-tests. One Hundred and sixty-six (166) students of 2016/2017 academic year in the two public second cycle schools in the Central Tongu District of t...
ABSTRACT This study was designed to investigate the effects of laboratory practical activities on students’ learning and understanding of selected Physics concepts at E.P College of Education, Bimbilla in the Northern Region of Ghana. The target population was all the physics students in four training colleges in the northern region of Ghana. However, the accessible population was 95 students in E.P.College of Education, Bimbilla. The study was a quasi-experimental design. It comprised one ...
ABSTRACT The study was a descriptive survey that investigated vocational programmes offered in two special schools for individuals with intellectual disability in Ghana, and the transitional processes available in the schools to facilitate smooth movement of such individuals from school to the world of work. The problem was concerned with students who have gone through one vocation or the other and seemed unprepared to meet life demands after school. Forty teachers were sampled to complete a ...
ABSTRACT This study evaluated inclusive education practices in selected schools in the Winneba township. The study considered the physical environment of the inclusive schools, the resources and facilities available, how teachers adapt the curriculum and their instructions, as well as the support services available for inclusive education in the township. Forty teachers in 10 inclusive pilot schools were observed for the study. An observation checklist was the main instrument used to collect ...
ABSTRACT Reports about the huge number of children involving in fishing and its tremendous impacts should be of grave concern to all. Fishing labour market in Keta municipality is shaping children’s schooling behaviour where some pupils are combining schooling with fishing. This study investigated the effects of fishing activities on school attendance and academic performance of pupils in the area. Data was collected using questionnaires, pupils' attendance register and examination scores. ...
ABSTRACT The research examined the use of folk songs in early childhood education in three selected schools in the Afadjato-South District. The study investigated the actual extent to which folk songs were taught and their implications on early childhood education. It also identified the type of folk songs that were suitable for the early childhood programme. The researcher used qualitative method approach and implemented the case study strategy. Data were collected and analysed with the aid ...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate the attitudes of SHS two chemistry students of Salaga Senior High School towards ICT integration in their teaching and learning. The study attempted to establish the ICT infrastructure available in schools to enable them integrate ICT in teaching and learning and the perceptions of school managers in integrating ICT in teaching and learning in the school. For this study, an exploratory approach, using descriptive survey design was used. Th...
ABSTRACT Computerized systems are gradually overtaking manually driven systems. This move has been highly motivated by efficiency and convenience. The traditional system of tendering is time consuming and has cost implications. In the traditional system, the buyer as well as the seller has to go through manual system of tendering. This exposes the system to unfairness and as a result affects the construction industry in Ghana. The main aim of this research was to explore the benefits of elect...
ABSTRACT This study aims at assessing parents‟ perception on physical education for their disabled children. A descriptive survey research design was adapted where a total sample of 30 parents with disabled children. The primary data was collected using structured questionnaires and as well as key informant interview guides. Consequently, both qualitative and quantitative data were collected. Research findings revealed that majority of the parents indicated that both of the parents and the ...
ABSTRACT It is generally acknowledged that promoting teacher quality is a key element in improving primary and secondary education. It is also believed that one critical step to improving students’ achievement is by improving teachers’ knowledge, skills and disposition. Therefore the study sought to investigate teachers’ understanding of continuous professional development (CPD) and its relevance to their classroom practices in the Kassena/Nankana West District (KNWD). Ninety-three (93)...
ABSTRACT This study sought to analyse the grammatical and lexical errors in the essays of 60 purposefully selected Form 2 students of A. M. E. Zion Girls’ Senior High School in Winneba. The study identified grammatical and lexical errors committed in the English essays of the students and categorised the errors with a view to gathering perspectives on how the errors could be minimised. Two English language teachers and five students out of the 60 sampled were interviewed on their perspectiv...
ABSTRACT The study investigated the impact of integrating ICT on the teaching and learning of Biology in a Ghanaian Senior High School. The research was quasi experimental involving a post-test only non-equivalent control group design. The population of the study comprised all the Biology teachers and all Biology students in PRESEC, Osu. A purposive sampling method was used to select five (5) Biology teachers and ninety eight (98) SHS 3 Biology students. The instruments used for the collectio...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to compare and ascertain whether participation or nonparticipation in sports has any influence on the academic performance of OFCE students. The study was intended also to find out whether there would be any difference between the academic performance of female student- athletes compared to non female studentathletes and lastly to study whether there would be differences between male studentathletes compared to malenon student- athletes. Forty student- at...