Research Papers/Topics in Primary Education

INDISCIPLINE BEHAVIOUR AMONG STUDENTS OF MAMPONG TECHNICAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION IN THE ASHANTI REGION OF GHANA

ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to investigate the causes, effects and how to control indiscipline in the Mampong College of Education. Both theoretical and empirical literature covered the acts of school indiscipline, causes, effects and methods used in controlling school indiscipline. Descriptive survey design was employed for the study. The study involved both students and tutors of Mampong College of Education. The sample size for the study was 220. Stratified sampling technique w...

Assessing the Level of Internet Use Among Senior High School Students in the Atwima Nwabiagya District of the Ashanti Region

ABSTRACT The study sought to find out three main things. First, the general knowledge level of the students and whether or not there is any significant relationship between one’s gender and the knowledge of the internet. Second, the level of internet use among the students and finally, to find out whether students use the internet in a manner that will enhance their studies. Data were gathered from 370 students from four (4) senior high schools in the Atwima Nwabiagya District of the Asha...

AWARENESS AND UTILISATION OF EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS IN THE GREATER ACCRA REGION

ABSTRACT The study examined the awareness and utilisation of Educational Management Information Systems (EMIS) by stakeholders, e.g. educators, parents, guardians, students, educational NGOs and consultants and the public in the Greater Accra Region. The descriptive research design was used for the study. Purposive sampling technique was employed in selecting the sample population. The coverage area for the study was the Greater Accra Regional Education Office, two other municipal and one me...

PRESCHOOL TEACHERS PERCEPTIONS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONAL BEST PRACTICES IN THE CAPE COAST METROPOLIS IN GHANA

ABSTRACT The study assessed knowledge and practice of preschool teachers about early childhood educational best practices in the Cape Coast Metropolis. A descriptive research design was adopted for the study. The study employed quantitative approaches through the use of self-developed questionnaires. In all Krejcie and Morgan sample size determination table was used to select 217 preschool teachers using the multistage sampling technique. The data were analysed using both descriptive and inf...

PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS' AND PUPILS' ATTITUDES TOWARD MATHEMATICS AND THEIR EFFECTS ON PUPILS' ACHIEVEMENT IN MANYA KROBO DISTRICT

ABSTRACT The main purpose of this study was to determ ine whether any signiticant difference existed between primary class six boys and girls attitude toward mathematics and their effects on achievement. Also, to determine whether any significant difference existed between boys' and girls' achievement in mathematics. Finally. the study sought to determine whether primary class six teachers' and pupils' attitude toward mathematics contributed significantly to pupils' achievement in th...

SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THE ROLE OF THEIR COUNSELLORS IN THE KUMASI METROPOLIS OF THE ASHANTI REGION OF GHANA

ABSTRACT The study was a descriptive survey conducted to investigate the role of the Senior High School (SHS) counsellors as perceived by Senior High School students in the Kumasi Metropolis of the Ashanti Region of Ghana. A simple random sampling technique was employed to select eight (8) senior high schools from the eighteen (18) senior high schools in the Kumasi Metropolis. Stratified and simple random sampling techniques were employed to select female and male students for the study. In...

Issues of Instruction Technology in the Teaching and Learning of Primary Schools Pupils in Ijebu

ABSTRACT This study investigated issues of instruction technology in the teaching and learning of primary schools pupils in Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area of Ogun-State, using descriptive survey approach. A random sample of 180 respondents from 3  schools  participated  by  filling  the  questionnaire.  Validity  of  the questionnaire  was  ensured  through  expert  judgment  from  a  group  of experienced  researchers.  The data were analysed quantitatively using descrip...

INVESTIGATION INTO THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TEACHING METHODS AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS IN OSHIMILI SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA.

ABSTRACT This research investigated the relationship between teaching methods and pupil’s academic performance in public primary schools in Oshimili South Local Government Area Asaba, Delta state. Four research questions guided the study. This study employed descriptive survey research. The population of the study was 371 primary school teachers, while the sample size of 120 teachers was used for the study. Questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. Data collected was analyz...

A Comprehensive Impact Assessment of Truancy on Students' Academic Performance (Case Study: Alimosho L.G.A., Lagos, Nigeria)

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate influence of truancy on students' academic performance in Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State of Nigeria. To achieve the aim of this study, four hypotheses were formulated to direct the study. Literature related to the variables under study were reviewed accordingly. Ex-post facto research design was adopted for the study. A sample of two hundred (200) students were randomly selected for the study. The selection was done through ...

ASSESSMENT OF FACTORS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE POOR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL

BACKGROUND Poor academic  performance according to Aremu (2003) is a performance that is adjudged by the examine/tested and some other significant as falling below an expected standard. Poor academic performance has been observed in school subjects especially Mathematics and English language among primary school pupils (Adesemowo, 2005). Aremu (2000) stresses that academic failure is not only frustrating to the pupils and the parents, its effects are equally grave on the society in terms of...

EXAMINE THE ATTITUDE OF PARENTS TOWARDS THE PRIMARY EDUCATION OF THEIR CHILDREN

INTRODUCTION Primary education is the foundation a child requires in his or her educational pursuit. The quality of primary education a child get would determine his performance in secondary school as well as tertiary level. It will equally affect his or her life after school. As such the importance of primary education cannot be overemphasis. It is in this regard that Malotyre and Clarkj (1996) opined that the  attitude of parent determine the quality of  education their children or wards...

APPLICATION OF MASS MEDIA AS A MEANS OF IMPROVING STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN ENGLISH GRAMMAR IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENUGU NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

Abstract  This research focused on the application of the mass media as a means of improving students’ Performance in English grammar in senior Secondary Schools in Enugu North Local government Area. The researcher carried out extensive appraisal of Literature related to the topic under discussion to assess the opinions of scholars regarding the subjects Ninety English teachers from secondary Schools in Enugu North Local government Area were used, four research questions were asked to dete...

HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF LAGOOZ COLLEGE ORILE AGEGE, LAGOS STATE FROM 2005 TO 2011

ABSTRACTThe aim of this study is to trace the history and development of Lagooz College, Orile Agege, Lagos State from 2005 to 2011, in order to justify its existence since its establishment in 2005. This project also reveals their short comings and thereby make recommendations where necessary for future development. The study is divided into five chapters.In chapter one of this study, the researcher discussed into details, the geographical and historical background of the town, where the sc...

EFFECTS OF LEADERSHIP STYLES AND SUPERVISORY TECHNIQUES ON PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS IN ILORIN WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KWARA STATE

INTRODUCTIONIt is a natural phenomenon for children to look to the adults in their surrounding environment as leaders that they may one day choose to emulate. In some instances, many children have a misconception of what it means to serve as a leader. They often only see the leader as a person who is the boss, someone who is in charge, or first. In school, many children have the desire to be the ‘line leader’ or the individual who stands in the capacity of the teacher and writes names whe...

EFFECTS OF INDECENT BEHAVIOURS AMOING ADOLESCENTS OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS

INTRODUCTIONThe study of adolescents schooling is important to social scientists and policy makers who are interested in influencing adolescent development, because it is through educational institution that the greatest number of young people can easily be reached.Sociologists have observed on numerous occasions that schools in large complex societies are expected to help sort adolescents for societal roles and occupational positions. At present the larger society assigns the job of assessin...


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