The purpose of this study was to explore on the phenomenon of child streetism in the Tamale Metropolis and also to find policy opportunities to address the menace. The study focused on finding out the factors that promote child streetism in the Tamale metropolis, the challenges facing street children in the Tamale etropolis, the strategies adopted by the street children to cope with the challenges of street life and also examining policies put in place to address the phenomenon of child stree...
The study investigated factors that account for differences in academic performance between public and private junior high schools in Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) in the Tain district. Views were sampled through administration of questionnaire to the head teachers, teachers, students and focus group discussion for parents. One- on - one interview was conducted with circuit supervisors and other educational workers. The study identified school environment factors, teacher fac...
The purpose of this study was to determine the challenges to effective teaching and learning of practical agriculture in Senior High Schools in Sagnarigu District in Northern Region of Ghana. It was also to assess the attitudes of community members, students and teachers towards Agricultural Science. A sample of 80 Agricultural Science students and 10 teachers that teach the subject in the three public senior high schools in the district were selected. Data were collected using one-on-one int...
Background: Cybercrime refers to any crime or wrongdoing which is committed through the use of computer technology and internet to harm individuals and organizations. This crime cuts across all boarders and boundaries in the globe. It needs an inclusive approach by global cybersecurity organization and agencies to achieve success in the fight against cybercrime. This study aimed to assess cybercrime and its effects on students of vitting senior high school in the Tamale Metropolis of the Nort...
The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of micro finance institutions on poverty alleviation in the Bawku Municipality. The aim of the literature review was to analyse critically the existing knowledge on the impact of micro finance institutions on poverty alleviation.Qualitative research method was used employed in the study. Case study design was used. Purposive sampling technique was used to select twelve (12) community members from twelve different households in the Bawku Muni...
Most young people are ignorant about issues of their sexuality (Alter, 2002). Studies aimed at improving the understanding of young people about their sexuality have mostly been targeted at young people themselves. This study sought to find out how teacher training influences sex education in basic schools and how this contributes to improvement in the sexual attitude of young people. The study explored how sexuality education is taught in basic schools, the adequacy of training teachers rece...
This study is aimed at examining the influence of Interactivemethodofteachingonthe performance of Science teachers at the Evangelical Presbyterian Basic School, Sogakofe. Fifty pupils were purposively sampled for the study. The nature of the study was conventional research. Nine Integrated Science teachers were selected for the research. Questionnaires were administered to respondents and data was collected. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data in terms of frequencies and char...
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 ...
The study assessed the “effects of induction training programme on newly recruited teachers in the Kpandai district northern region of Ghana”. Literature was reviewed. Areas that were taken into account includes Concept of induction training programme, Goals and Objectives of Induction Training Programme , Concept of newly recruited teacher induction training programme , Effects of induction training programme on newly recruited teachers and recommendations were made in regards to the fin...
The purpose of this study was to train English language teachers on the use of inductive approach to teach grammar at Gburimani D/A junior high school in the Tolon District. The aim of the literature review was to review existing literature on how English language teachers can use inductive approach to teach grammar. In order to attain the purpose and objectives of the study, action research method was used in collecting and analysing the data. Purposive sampling technique was used to select ...
The study was an assessment of in-service training for school counsellors in Sagnarigu District. A mixed method design was used in the study. A population of sixteen people (Counsellors and Headmasters) was involved. Interview guide and questionnaire were the instruments for collecting data. School counsellors and Head Masters responded to the questionnaires while key informants were interviewed. The researcher personally administered the questionnaires and conducted the interviews. The study...
This study assessed the influence of livelihood enhancement programmes on rural-urban migration in the Kijew, Dagbambia, Gbung and Libi communities in the East Gonja District in the Northern Region of Ghana. The descriptive and cross-sectional designs were adopted for the study. A representative sample size of 502 was selected out of the total population for the study. Semi-structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The descriptive statistics was used to analyse the data, includin...
Academic freedom and autonomy have since mediaeval times been considered the hubs on which critical and independent thinking revolved. Men like Socrates, Copernicus, Galileo and Bertrand Russell suffered many indignities in defence of these ideals. Hiring and firing Vice-Chancellors always raise the issue of the freedom of universities to choose their teachers and operate within their ivory towers without any interference. . This work defines academic freedom and autonomy and carefully detail...
Documentary evidence indicates that in the last decade, 593 homes and shops have been lost through electrical faults. Furthermore, interactions with owners of homes and shops in the Metropolis indicate that they do not embark on safety measures and precautions with regards to preventing electrical fire outbreak. When asked how many landlords and business owners will ensure safety in the home and workplace, only 24% of them indicated their willingness. The purpose of this study was to explore ...
This dissertation examines the impact of the capitation grant on enrolment and performance of pupils at the basic school level in Sagnarigu District. It used a survey to assess the opinion of head teachers, teachers and District Director of education regarding the impact of the capitation grant policy on pupils’ enrollment in the district. A survey of 150 respondents within selected schools captured questions on respondents’ demographics, capitation grant and pupils’ enrolment, capitati...