Educational Foundation Research Papers/Topics

TRAINING TEACHERS ON THE USE OF DIENES MULTI-BASED BLOCKS TO TEACH BASIC SIX PUPILS PLACE VALUE AT NABULUGU D/A PRIMARY SCHOOL IN WESTMAMPRUSI DISTRICT

The researcher observed that most teachers do not teach with appropriate teaching and learning materials especially during Mathematics lessons. They undermine the value of Dienes Multi-Base resources and therefore, do not even take into consideration the type of TLMs to be used when planning their lessons. It is as a result of the above mentioned menace that has necessitated embarking on this research. The qualitative research design was adopted by the researcher for this study. The research ...

IMPROVING THE SANITATION SITUATION IN BASIC SCHOOLS WITHIN THE KUMBUNGU DISTRICT THROUGH HAND WASHING

Despite the vast research on sanitation in Ghana and the interventions provided by central government and non-governmental organisations, little is done to improve the sanitation situation in basic schools in the Kumbungu district. The main purpose of the study was to improve the sanitation situation in the Kumbungu D/A JHS using hand washing as a tool, therefore, action research design adopted. The purposive sampling technique was used to select respondents for the study. The researcher empl...

A Study Into The Effectiveness Of The Intervention Approaches Being Used In Behavior Modification Among Ece Learners: The Case Of The Tshabalala Cluster In Mzilikazi

Abstract Children are experimental beings who rely on their environments. Through active interaction with their surroundings, they are able to make sense of their actions. According to Karcher (2004) this is mostly seen in kindergarten where children learn by touching, seeing and tasting objects so that they become aware of meanings derived from the objects they interact with. Piaget was of the opinion that the educational environment should promote learning through mediums that allow the chi...

Relationship Between Self-Concept And Motivation For Occupational Preference. Implication For Counselling

 ABSTRACT   This study is on the relationship among Self-concept and Motivation for Occupational Preference of students in some selected senior secondary schools in Sokoto metropolis. A total number of three hundred and thirty three (333) students were selected as sample for the study; also a total number of nine (9) schools were purposively selected out of forty-three (43) schools in the metropolis. The Two Instruments used for the research were: Adopted version of Akinboye Adolescent...

Training The Visually Impaired On Orientation And Mobility Skills: The Case Study Of Garu-Tempane District In The Upper East Region Of Ghana

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of mobility techniques in facilitating the movement of persons with visual impairments in and around their homes and communities. Its main focus is to explore avenues and strategies for effective training of orientation and mobility skills to these individuals with visual impairments in the Garu-Tempane District. An action research design was used to guide the study. A sample size of 10 people was involved in the study. T...