ABSTRACT The study sought to investigate the instructional techniques used by Senior High School Social Studies teachers in the West Mamprusi Municipality of the North-East Region of Ghana. A sample of eleven (11) teachers was selected for the study using the purposive sampling technique. As a qualitative study, open-ended (unstructured) interview guide and observational (direct) guide were designed to elicit information from the respondents. The study focused on the teachers’ knowledge of...
ABSTRACT This thesis examined the decline in cultural values in Ghana with reference to Kloyosikplemi festival of the people of the Yilo Krobo in the Eastern Region of Ghana. Specifically, the study described how the Kloyosikplemi festival is celebrated, the cultural values embedded in the festival and why the patronage of the festival is on the low ebb. For the purpose of the study the data were collected through interviews and participatory observation. The target population was limited to...
ABSTRACT Corporal punishment has become a topical issue in the world today regarding its usage and effectiveness in schools. The purpose of the study was to assess the nature, prevalence and effectiveness of Corporal punishment in Ejisu–Juaben basic schools. The study employed a descriptive sample survey design. A sample of 90 respondents comprising of 30 teachers/ headmasters and 60 pupils was used. Two sets of questionnaire were used for data collection. The data were analyzed using freq...
ABSTRACT This study investigated the workplace radio listening habits of AgonaSwedru Business Community.This was aimed at assessing how radio supports the business needs of members of AgonaSwedru Business Community. The uses and gratifications theory and dependency theory guided the study. The study employed a qualitative survey method and adopted a purposive sampling technique.Questionnaires, with both closed and open ended items, were administered to 100 selected respondents.The findings i...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to explore the usage of instructional materials and the associate challenges with the usage in lesson delivery in basic schools in the Akropong circuit of the Atwima Nwabiagya District in the Ashanti Region. The objectives of the study were to determine the instructional materials available, find out the effect of instructional materials usage on lesson delivery, and to ascertain the challenges on the use of instructional material in lesson delivery in B...
ABSTRACT The motivation of employees, whether professional, skilled or unskilled, is a major issue in all Hospitality organizations. Employee motivation is a big challenge facing businesses today. The fundamental question to address is what exactly to do, to motivate employees to do their job the way it is supposed to be done and enjoy it too. The objective of this study was to find out the effects motivation has on the performance of employees in the hotel industry. The quantitative re...
ABSTRACT The main purpose of this thesis was to examine the challenges and constraints of hospitality and tourism education in Ghana. It was specifically directed towards identifying factors hindering the development of hospitality and tourism education in Ghana, exploring the effectiveness of competency skills learnt in school and it relevant to the job market and the significant of a closer industry/academe relationship for hospitality and tourism development in Ghana. The study employed d...
ABSTRACT English language plays an instrumental role in the Hospitality industry; however, many graduates who get employed end up not having the communication skills required for their work. This often results in mismatches between the skills demands of a job and the training provided. This study examined the English communication needs of Hospitality students of Takoradi Technical University through an evaluation of the Communication Skills course offered to First year students. To achieve ...
ABSTRACT This study was conducted at the Asikuma Odoben Brakwa District of the Central Region of Ghana to assess the eating habits of Senior High Schools in the District. Research asserts that poor eating habits is a major public health concern among young adolescents who experience transition into adulthood. To this effect, the objectives of the study were to determine the general eating habits of SHS students, assess the factors influencing such eating habits and find out the effects of su...
ABSTRACT The study examined the effects of youth violence in Kasoa. It was aimed at analyzing the nature and effects of youth violence on the Kasoa Township. The study employed descriptive survey and explorative design using the quantitative research approach. A combination of Yamane formula and convenient sampling methods were adopted to select a sample size of 280 for the study. The result from this study showed that armed robbery/stealing, assault/fighting/harm, domestic violence, bullyi...
ABSTRACT The study examines the culture that surrounds the immediate viewing of the Hindi produced telenovela-Kumkum Bhagya at selected sites in Winneba. The study further probes the rationale that informants give for viewing the telenovela at the selected sites and for watching the specific telenovela. Using the theory of Popular Culture, Cultural Proximity and the concept of Third Places through an ethnographic approach and anchored on interviews, participant observations, and focus gro...
ABSTRACT The survey focused on the perceptions of the people in the Winneba Municipality about same-sex relationships in Ghana. The major issues the research investigated were the general views or perceptions the people have about homosexuality, the people’s support for the promotion or curtailment of same-sex relationships in Ghana, the people’s support for or against the legalization of homosexuality in the country and the influence of religion on the people’s attitude towards homose...
ABSTRACT The study was designed to investigate the relationship between test anxiety and academic performance among third year Senior High School students in the Agona Municipality. The mixed method research paradigm was employed using the descriptive cross-sectional survey design. The population was 10,357 students and 542 teachers from 5 public Senior High School. Simple random and convenient sampling techniques were used in selecting 295 participants made up of 270 students and 25 teache...
ABSTRACT In recent years, the issue of the elderly particularly in Ghana has become a major concern since the number of aged population is increasing in societies which are least prepared for the challenges that often characterise the aged. As a result, caring for the elderly has become a burden to family members especially, caregivers. Due to this, most elderly persons are left alone to fend for themselves. Some also depend on the assistance of voluntary caregivers for survival. These among...
ASBTRACT The research work looked into the interference of L1 on L2 pronunciation in English in T.I. Ahmadiyya Junior High School 1A students, Asante Mampong. It discussed related works on the topic, the importance of pronunciation in English and motivation for the teaching of pronunciation. The work also discussed among other things students’ reasons for not taking this aspect of the English language seriously. They attributed this lack of seriousness on their part to various reasons amon...