ABSTRACT In vivo and in vitro germination and regeneration studies were conducted on the development of Vitellaria paradoxa seedlings as an initial effort towards its domestication. However, to achieve this objective, the morphology and anatomy of the seeds were first studied because they influence germination. Although a smooth, brown coat encloses a V. paradoxa seed, it did not impose dormancy on the embryo. Transverse and longitudinal sections through the seed showed that the embryo is sur...
ABSTRACT The research was aimed at determining the factors that motive the occupational preference of Regional Maritime University Students. The purpose of doing this was to use the information generated to proffer counselling information for counsellors, parents and other stake holders. Stratified sampling technique was used to select 305 undergraduate students as sample for the study using a Cross-sectional Survey Design. A standardized test; ‘Motivation for Occupational Preference Scale�...
ABSTRACT This study was designed to investigate the PCK of an integrated science teacher: which includes the kind of PCK teacher exhibits in the planning and implementation of lessons on selected topics and how it influences her belief about teaching science at the Senior High School level. The explanatory sequential mixed method design was used in this study. The research was carried out in Benkum Senior High SchoolLarteh in the Akuapem North Municipality. The sample was an integrated scienc...
ABSTRACT The productivity of the construction industry has received much attention by researchers and policy makers; particularly in developed countries. The productivity of the construction industry in developing countries, particularly Ghana is abysmally low. Strategies need to be developed to stimulate and enhance the productivity of the industry through concerted research and development. In line with this, the purpose of the research reported here was to determine the impact of motivatio...
ABSTRACT The poor performance of students of Bekwai SDA Senior High School in English language has been a source of worry to many people because other subjects they study have also been affected too. The most disturbing aspect of the problem is the students‟ inability to use the language to communicate effectively both in speaking and in writing. Their sentences are full of concord errors. This has been attributed to their negative attitudes towards the L2 as most of the students feel comfo...
ABSTRACT The focus of the study was on how the curriculum pursued in special schools in Ghana influence the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities. There have been great concerns regarding the growth and development of persons with intellectual disabilities in the society. Among many issues, one important determining factor for their development both in and out of school relates to what persons with intellectual disabilities are taught. The study employed 35 teachers and 30 paren...
ABSTRACT In recent years remittances have gained attention among researchers, policy makers, members of the civil society and international community due to their increasing size. In this study, the main aim was to examine the impact of international remittances on economic growth of Ghana from 1980 to 2015.The study employed annual time series data and applied autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) model as the estimation technique. The results show that remittance and economic growth over th...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to examine the supports teachers provide for pupils with low vision in regular classrooms in the Sekyere South District, Agona. The descriptive survey research design was used for this study. The sample size was 100 respondents. Purposeful sampling technique was used to select the sample size. The instrument employed to collect data was questionnaire. Data was analysed using frequencies, mean and standard deviations. The findings revealed that there were ...
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. ...