ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to examine the levels of pre-service teachers’ self-efficacy beliefs, competence and readiness toward ICT integration in science teaching. Data was collected in two phases. The first phase consisted of a structured questionnaire, which was given to one hundred and seventy-two (172) pre-service science teachers at Wesley and Akrokerri Colleges of Education in Ashanti Region of Ghana to gather their opinions. The second phase involved structured face-t...
ABSTRACT This paper reports on means of improving agricultural production in Ghana, with a case study of extension education for migrant farmers in Awudome Communities. The study covered: - the extent to which they are aware of the innovations introduced by extension programmes; - the extent to which they are using innovations introduced; - some constraints the farmers face in adopting innovations; and the corrective measures that-can be taken in order to improve extension programmes. ...
ABSTRACT This phenomenological study explored the social and academic experiences of students who are deaf at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW). Fourteen deaf students who are deaf were purposively sampled from a population of 36 students. Data were gathered through a semi-structured interview guide. Data were coded and analysed using thematic approach. Results of the study indicated that students who are deaf had varied social experiences. Whereas some preferred being at the same ...
ABSTRACT Adherents of ABC systems claimed traditional management accounting systems generated misleading costs in a contemporary, tumultuous, often changing business environment and implementing ABC would remedy this. That is why activity-based costing (ABC) represents the symbol of improved competitiveness and efficiency in every organization. The purpose of this study analyzing the existing literature in the field – is to emphasize that new cost system such as ABC could be a strong coup...
ABSTRACT The issue of ensuring safety on construction sites remains a critical concern that every construction firm needs to adhere to. The progress and productivity of work output are greatly achieved when safety measures are instituted and observed at the workplace. The study sought to assess the effects of building safety regulations compliance and enforcement on construction sites using Assin North Municipality. A total number of 79 responded to the study out of the sample size of 81. T...
ABSTRACT The study was carried out to investigate the factors affecting risk management in Senior High School in the Ga South District of the Greater Accra region. The study was carried out to investigate the factors affecting risk management in the teaching and learning of volley ball in Senior High Schools in the Ga South District of the Greater Accra Region. In using simple random sampling technique, the researcher considered gender as a factor. Therefore, the sample size has equal numbe...
ABSTRACT This study used guided discovery and self learning strategies as intervention to improve academic performance of students in biology at Wenchi Senior High School in the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana. The study investigated whether the guided discovery and self learning approaches can provide opportunity to inculcate science process skills and to identify which science process skills are inculcated during science lessons.The study employed case study design using action research approa...
ABSTRACT A congregation’s name is a linguistic badge that normally serves as a medium of communication to its own clientele (actual and potential). As a result of that, this research sought to find the linguistic features used in naming selected Christian congregational place names of Ghana. The study specifically sought to identify the naming patterns of Christian congregational place names of Ghana, analyse their onomastic peculiarities and examine their toponymic typology. The study clo...
ABSTRACT This study was conducted at Bimbilla College of Education. It examined gender differences in mathematics achievement among students. The descriptive crosssectional design was employed for this study. Thirty (30) college students were sampled via stratified and simple random sampling techniques for the study. Questionnaire (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.73), and mathematics test items were used as data collection instruments. The data collected were analysed quantitatively using descriptiv...
ABSTRACT This research was primarily designed to help improve the academic performance of students in Adventist Senior High School in the Sekyere South District in the study of Cell Division in Biology. The target population comprised Senior High School Biology students. Using the quasi-experimental design 74 second year biology students were selected for the study, the researcher put students into two groups; experimental and control groups, each group comprised of 37 students. The researc...
ABSTRACT Education is generally recognised as the keynote to national development in all societies. It is a life long process whereby the innate abilities and talents ofpeople, both young and old are brought out and developed. It is the most potent force shaping people's knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, skills and personality (Antwi, 1992). It is generally accepted that education is an investment in human capital. Antwi (1992) observed that schooling and training increase people's lifetime...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to investigate access to healthcare services among students with disabilities (SWDs) in Ghana. Specifically, the study sought to examine accessibility to physical structures of healthcare facilities to students with disabilities, examine the attitude of healthcare providers to SWDs, availability of support services for SWDs in the healthcare facilities and how healthcare service bills are funded by SWDs. I employed qualitative research design dwelling on ...
ABSTRACT In today‘s financial world, financial performance is a requirement amongst the perspective of various stakeholders, be it in the management, lenders, owners and investors‘ perspective. Financial performance is crucial for taking financial decisions related to planning and control. Hence, it forms the basis as one of the importance for taking financial decisions effectively. Manufacturing Sector plays an important role in economic development of a country. The manufacturing syste...
ABSTRACT The study was"~n actio~ research to help improve community participation in the Administration ofnewly established senior secondary schools in the Eastern Region through intensive public education. The data for the study ";';ere collected from five selected community senior secondary schools with a sample size of I00 at each ofthe data gathering stages ofthe study. There were 20 respondents from each community made up of 7 from the schools and 13 from amopg the citizens in the towns....
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to find out whether mathematics ability influences Senior High School students’ academic performance in Financial Accounting in the Central Region of Ghana. Descriptive survey design was employed by using quantitative and qualitative methods in obtaining data. Stratified and simple random sampling techniques were used to select a sample of 370 Financial Accounting students and 13 Financial Accounting teachers respectively. In-depth interviews, focus gro...