Education Management Research Papers/Topics

FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH STUDENT DISCIPLINARY BEHAVIOUR: A STUDY OF SAKASAKA CLUSTER OF SCHOOLS IN THE TAMALE METROPOLIS OF THE NORTHERN REGION OF GHANA

The purpose of the study is to look at factors associated with student disciplinary behavior in the Sakasaka cluster of schools in Tamale. It examined the effect of teacher traits on student and the role of teacher traits in promoting student disciplinary behaviour The research design employed in this study is a survey study method. The targeted population for this study consisted of junior high school students and teachers within the Sakasaka cluster of schools, and the sample size was 453 t...

PERCEPTION OF TEACHERS ON HEADTEACHERS LEADERSHIP STYLES AND ITS IMPLICATION FOR TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT: A STUDY OF PUBLIC SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN TAMALE METROPOLIS

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the leadership styles of headteachers from the perspective of teachers and the implications of such leadership styles on the training and development needs of headteachers of senior high schools within the Tamale metropolis. This research employed a descriptive survey design to collect teachers' opinions of headteachers' leadership philosophies and their implications for training and development. The sample size was two hundred and sixty-two teachers....

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF DISCERNMENT OF PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL SYSTEM AT THE UNIVERSITY FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, DUNGU CAMPUS

This research project was set out to examine Administrative Staff discernment of performance appraisal system at the University for Development Studies, Dungu Campus. The review of existing literature included the management of performance appraisal system in organization. Quantitative and qualitative research approaches were used. The research designs used were survey and case study. Simple random and purposive sampling techniques were used. Questionnaires were used to collect data from Admi...

THE ROLE OF GHANA SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAMME ON ENROLMENT, ATTENDANCE, AND RETENTION AMONG SOME SELECTED SCHOOLS IN THE TAMALE METROPOLIS

The purpose of the study was to examine the role the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) has on enrolment, retention and attendance of children in some selected beneficiary Basic Schools in the Tamale Metropolis. Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) was introduced in the year 2005 as part of the government’s efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) which is to reduce hunger and malnutrition among school pupils, increasing school enrolment, attendance, and retention at t...

FACTORS INFLUENCING THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF GIRLS IN THE TOLON DISTRICT

This study investigated into the factors influencing girls’ academic performance with focus on the Tolon District Assembly in the northern region of Ghana. Parental support on children’s education in the district is poor, Particularly the girl- child. The main objective was to investigate into the factors influencing the academic performance of girls in the Tolon District. The specific objectives for this study identified the causes of poor academic performance of girls in the district, e...

Impact of student support services on academic performance of Bachelor of Education students in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode: The case of Botswana Open University

Abstract: This study explores the impact of the Student Support Services (tutorial support and discussion forums), on the academic performance of Bachelor of Education (B,Ed) Programmes students, with specific focus on the 2019 Cohort. A quantitative descriptive and cross-sectional survey design was used to examine the impact of student support services, in the form of tutorial attendance and discussion forums, on the academic performance of Bachelor of Education students. A simple random sa...

Factors Affecting Student's Decisions in Choosing Private Institutions of Higher Education: The Case of Botho University

Abstract: This descriptive and quantitative study was aimed at closely examining the factors that affect student's decisions in choosing PIHE with a more focus on the 2020 first year students at Botho University. The study set out to address three specific research objectives namely, to determine the relationship between perception/institutional characteristics and student choice to further their studies, to determine the relationship between promotion and student choice to further their st...

Assessment of School Resources in Public Secondary Schools in Bukoba Municipality, Bukoba District-Tanzania

ABSTRACT  This study aimed at assessing the distribution and availabilty of school resources in public secondary schools in Tanzania using Bukoba Municipality as a case study. The study identified that the public secondary schools in Bukoba Municipality lack basic school resources in sufficient qualities. The method of data collection employed in this stud is quantitative in which quantitative data were collected using questionnaire which featured questions on the school resources facilities...

Extrinsic Factors and Teachers Interest in Work in Community Secondary Schools, Akete District, Tanzania

ABSTRACT  This study was about Extrinsic Factors and Teachers’ Interest in Work in Community Secondary Schools, Makete District, Tanzania. The purpose of the study was to test the null hypothesis that “There is no significant relationship between extrinsic factors and Teachers’ interest in work in Community secondary schools, Makete District, Tanzania”, to validate the Expectancy Theory, identifying gaps and generating new knowledge. The general objective of the study was to correlat...

Thematic Curriculum Implementation and Pupils` Early Grade Reading Skills in Public Primary Schools in Kumi Municipality, Uganda

ABSTRACT  The study investigated the relationship between thematic curriculum implementation and pupils` early grade reading skills in public primary schools in Kumi Municipality, Uganda. Guided by three specific objectives: To assess the extent of thematic curriculum implementation, To find out the level of pupils` early grade reading skills, and To establish the relationship between thematic curriculum and reading skills of early grade in Kumi Municipality public primary schools. Descripti...

School Psychosocial Environment and Achievement of Students in Selected Secondary Schools in Kwanza District Trans-Nzoia County Kenya

ABSTRACT  The purpose of the study was to investigate the school psychosocial environment and the academic achievement of students in secondary schools in Kwanza district .The study involved students and teachers from fifteen schools to provide information based on a standard instrument called the PSE profile adopted from W.H.O. From the findings of the study it was discovered that there was no significant relationship between the psychosocial environment and academic achievement of students...

Rewards and Work Commitment of Teachers in Selected Primary Schools in Kibwezi Division, Makueni County-Kenya

ABSTRACT  The study was about reward and work commitment of teachers in selected primary schools in Kibwezi division Makueni county- Kenya. The study was guided by the following objectives, to determine the profile of the respondents, to determine the levels of work commitment and to establish if there was significant relationship between the extent of words and level of teacher commitment. The respondents of the study were selected teachers in the division. The study employed descriptive co...

In-Service Training and Work Productivity of Teachers in Secondary Schools in Gucha District Kenya

ABSTRACT  The study sought to examine Teacher Training and Teachers’ Productivity in Secondary School in Gucha District, Kenya. It was guided by the following Objectives, to determine the level of Teacher training in secondary school, to find out the level of teachers productivity in terms of preparation for teaching, classroom culture and assessment and evaluation practices in the secondary schools in Gucha- Kenya, to establish the relationship between the Teacher training and productivit...

Behaviour Reinforcement and Learning Capabilities of Students in Selected Secondary Schools in Kangundo District,Kenya.

ABSTRACT This study Identified behavior reinforcement and learning capabilities of students in selected secondary schools in Kangundo District of, Kenya. Four research questions and one null hypothesis. Objective one dealt with students’ profile as to age, gander, Year of study and previous grade in examination. Second objective dealt with level of behavior reinforcement of students, Objective three dealt with learning capabilities of students and the fourth objective dealt correlation betw...

Quality of School Management Committees and Head Teachers Management of Selected Secondary Schools in Nyagatare District, Rwanda

ABSTRACT  The study was based on the quality of school management committees and head teachers’ management of selected secondary schools in Nyagatare district, Rwanda. the research objectives were (i) to determine the profile of respondents in terms of gender, age, educational qualifications and number of years in the present school; (ii) To determine level of school management committees in Nyagatare district; (iii) to determine the extent of head teachers’ management of secondary schoo...


1 - 15 Of 155 Results