ABSTRACT This study was aimed at finding out the importance of mentoring practices on Preservice teachers for developing effective primary science teaching. The main purpose for this study therefore, was to identify and describe the perception of the final year pre-service teachers of Abetifi College of Education (ABETICOE) on their mentoring in primary science education and the extent to which they received the range of mentoring practices that would assist them in developing their pri...
ABSTRACT In Ghana, large quantities of wood and agricultural waste are left unutilized with its attendant negative environmental issues. Producing particle board from such waste would contribute to minimizing deforestation and positively impact the environment. This study therefore compared the properties of particleboard produced from Ceiba pentandra (CP) sawdust and corn cob (CC) particles using cassava starch or urea formaldehyde as separate binder. The study used a completely rando...
ABSTRACT This study investigated the use of animations and models to enhance the teaching and learning of biology at St Mary‟s Boys Senior High School, Takoradi in the Western Region of Ghana. It explored the views of students on biology as a subject as well as the views of students on the role of animations in learning. The population consisted of 60 students from two intact classes of Saint Mary‟s Boys Senior High School in the Western Region of Ghana. Based on the results of ...
ABSTRACT The concept of quality Management is not of recent origin. Quality management as a concept is meant to complement efforts to achieve the required level of quality for a product which is well planned and organized. From the perspective of a construction company, quality management in construction projects maintains the quality of construction works at the required standard. The aim is to assess quality management practices in the construction industries in Ghana. The current study e...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to examine teachers’ strategies for enhancing the participation of pupils with disabilities in selected inclusive basic schools in the South Tongu District. The design employed was descriptive survey. Purposive sampling technique was used to select ten head teachers, while simple random sampling technique was used to select one-hundred forty teachers from ten selected pilot inclusive schools. Questionnaire was used to gather data. Data from the ...
ABSTRACT This research sought to improve science concept formation of Senior High School students by bringing to light the factors that inhibit science concept formation in Keta Senior High Technical School students and proposing solutions to the factors. The research was conducted using one hundred and ninety three students, four science teachers and two science laboratory technicians all of Keta Senior High Technical School. Questionnaire was administered to the one hundred and ni...
ABSTRACT The quality of teaching occurring in schools can be directly attributed to the preservice teacher preparation that teachers receive. The aim of the study is to find out challenges in the preparation of preservice music and dance teachers at Gbewaa College of Education. Also this study is to find out the kind of instructional materials and methods of instruction employed in the teaching and learning of music and dance. The approach of the music and dance teachers to music ...
ABSTRACT The aim of the study was to examine constraints to funding of infrastructure projects in Afigya Kwabre District and make recommendations on funding of infrastructural projects in the district. The study adopted descriptive research design. Quantitative research approach was used. The population of the study comprised Assembly members in all the electoral areas, Members of Parliament (MPs) Heads of key Departments of the Assembly and Revenue Collectors in the various area co...
ABSTRACT The basic needs of elderly people in society appears to be ignored or not sufficiently prioritized, Particularly, the elderly are not given adequate care in line with their nutritional needs due to food insecurity. This study was conducted in Birim Central Municipality. To investigate a prevalence of diet related health problems of the elderly, and the socio-economic determinants of these problems. The research methods used for the study were survey, and observation. The study empl...
ABSTRACT The study provides a comprehensive discussion on Credit Ration of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME), its effect on the growth of SMEs and subsequent effect on employment in Ghana. Access to finance has been noted as one of the major challenges impeding the survival and growth of the SME sector in Ghana. The problems of access to finance, gaps and the reasons for the gaps in SME financing in Ghana are discussed. Gaps in SME financing were discussed ...
ABSTRACT The fitness level of students from three Senior High School in the Dangme East of the Greater Accra Region was checked. The researcher used the test items of the Prudential Fitnessgram to carry out this assignment. Out of a population of 1,050 who were between the ages of 15 and 16 in the three Senior High School, a sample size of sixty was selected through the random sampling technique. Each School was represented by ten boys and ten girls. Each subject was physically tested ...
ABSTRACT Organisations are concerned with what should be done to achieve sustained high level of performance through people and the construction industry is no exception. This calls for management to find ways by which workers will be motivated for high productivity. The purpose for this study was to assess the role of management in motivating construction labour for high productivity in the Kasena Nankana West District. Four vibrant construction sites being operated by four different ...
ABSTRACT The increasing use of the internet has also increased the chances of receiving scam emails. Several linguistics approaches have been used by researchers to conduct several studies on deception. Even though these approaches have helped to detect deception, they focus on aspects of the texts as opposed to a holistic analysis of the functional orientation of the texts. This study examines how deception is construed through linguistic choices, by first breaking up email texts into cla...
ABSTRACT This study was carried out to determine the nature of formal reasoning among junior high school pupils in some selected schools in the Effutu Municipality. This study thus used logical reasoning tests in integrated science and in general knowledge as well as an interview protocol in collecting data. The integrated science logic tasks were based on topics chosen from the integrated science syllabus for form one, two and three pupils. However, the general logic tasks were based ...
ABSTRACT Ghana is endowed with rich traditions and cultures. Some of these traditions and cultures are normally showcased during festivals. Each year festivals are held in various parts of the country to celebrate the heritage of the people. A festival is considered as one of the vital elements in the advancement of culture. Hence, in order for a community to facilitate its cultural growth agenda, it must pay much attention to the activities undertaken during festivals. The Odwira and Ohum f...