scholarly journals Preparing Teacher Trainees for Field Experience: Lessons From the On-Campus Practical Experience in Colleges of Education in Ghana

SAGE Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 215824401880761 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Adu-Yeboah ◽  
Christopher Yaw Kwaah
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Practical Experience ◽  
Colleges Of Education ◽  
Teaching Standards ◽  
Teacher Trainees ◽  
Lesson Delivery ◽  
Standards And Guidelines ◽  
Education In Ghana

This study sought to understand the process of providing on-campus practical experience to teacher trainees in preparation for practicum in basic schools, and how the trainees perceive these. It used the mixed method approach to obtain data from three purposively sampled colleges of education in the Central Region of Ghana. Questionnaires were administered to 232 teacher trainees; 12 focus group discussion sessions were held with the trainees while an interview guide was used to elicit data from 24 college tutors. The findings showed that the on-campus experience offered trainees the opportunity to improve on their knowledge and practice of general pedagogical skills such as the writing of lesson plans, statement of appropriate lesson objectives, lesson delivery, timing of activities, and the use of teaching and learning resources. However, there was no evidence of documented standards and guidelines for the conduct of the on-campus practicum. Again, trainees had very limited time to engage with supervisors and critically interrogate and reflect on their own practices. Consequently, it was suggested that teacher training institutions should develop appropriate teaching standards and guidelines for on-campus teaching practice and give trainees more opportunity to engage with and critically interrogate their own practice in the process of learning to teach.

scholarly journals Understanding of Chemicai Formulae And Nomenclature Of Inorganic Compounds Using Improvised Conceptual Models Among Teacher-Trainees In Offinso And Atebubu Colleges Of Education In Ghana

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bilatam Peter Mayeem ◽  
Anna M. Naah ◽  
Augustine Adjei
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Conceptual Models ◽  
Inorganic Compounds ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Colleges Of Education ◽  
Teacher Trainees ◽  
Cognitive Capability ◽  
Education In Ghana ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
And Control

The study aimed at enhancing the understanding of SHS students in chemical formulae and nomenclature using locally constructed conceptual models. It was carried out in Offinso and Atebubu Colleges of Education. The research instrument used was pretest and protest on an experimental and control group with 200 students as sample size. Developmental research design with cluster and purposive sampling techniques were employed. Five research questions were formulated out of which four were modified into null hypothesis and was tested using 2-tailed t-test at 0.05 level of significance. The research results have showed that the use of conceptual models enhanced the understanding of Teacher-trainees in chemical formulae and nomenclature. Additionally, it was found out that the conceptual models had no influence on gender or cognitive capability. This emphasized that conceptual models should be used to assist the teaching and learning of chemical formulae and nomenclature.    

scholarly journals Transforming Teaching and Learning for Quality Teacher Education in Ghana: Perspectives from Selected Teacher Trainees and Stakeholders in Teacher Education

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Kwabena Ntim
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Teacher Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Student Diversity ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Teacher Trainees ◽  
Teacher Professional ◽  
Education In Ghana

This survey measured the perspectives of teacher trainees, classrooms teachers and stakeholders in teacher education regarding factors that could enhance teaching and quality teacher education in Ghana. Findings from the survey indicate that teachers’ content knowledge was considered appreciable, but more emphasis needed to be paid to cultivating critical and inquiry skills among Ghanaian teachers. Additionally, efforts were to be made in teacher education towards a more constructivists approach to teaching, with focus on student-centered teaching and attention to student diversity, as well as enhancing teacher professional development, especially in the area of academic research. Implications for policy and practice suggested among others, are that teacher education in Ghana needs a more professional development that is both data-based and standard driven, as well as collaboratively developed, as criteria to assess teacher quality and possible certification.

scholarly journals Using Youtube in Colleges of Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-24
Author(s):  
A Srinivasacharlu
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teacher Educators ◽  
Colleges Of Education ◽  
Growing Up ◽  
Learning Tool ◽  
New Methods ◽  
Teacher Trainees ◽  
Present Generation ◽  
Digital Entertainment

Present generation learners are growing up with digitalization. Educators are increasingly understanding and adapting new methods of teaching laced with digitalization. YouTube, an important off shoot of digitalization, is leading the charge as the most multipurpose medium for content transactions in the classroom and outside the classroom. It not only provides digital entertainment but also provides a great environment for learning. YouTube has multiple  advantages for teacher educators and teacher trainees. Teacher educators and teacher trainees search YouTube for any information or clarification on a topic. Using YouTube in the classroom can bring efficiency in teaching and learning. Considering its endless services, there is no surprise that Youtube has been ranked the highest as a preferred learning tool. The teacher educators and teacher trainees can follow the prescribed procedures for creating and uploading effective videos on YouTube. Teacher educators can use YouTube in their class with all precautions and well planning.

scholarly journals Challenges of Teachers on Teaching Practice: A Case Study of Students of Freetown Teachers’ College in Sierra Leone

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-37
Author(s):  
Alhaji Bakar Kamara
Keyword(s):  
Sierra Leone ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Classroom Environment ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Ministry Of Education ◽  
Teachers College ◽  
School Activities

As the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology focuses on the agenda for free and quality education in all stages of teaching and learning in Sierra Leone, It is obvious that Teachers are at the center of all school activities. To ease the challenges of teachers in teaching, it is important to search for the problems of teachers on teaching practices. This study was conducted to find out some of the challenges that teachers on teaching practice experience in schools in Sierra Leone. The result will help to shed light on the aspect of the training exercise that needs to be improved to increase quality in schools. The study investigated the main challenges that teachers on teaching practice from Freetown Teachers College encounter in Social Studies and Business. Even though teaching practice teachers do their best to enrich students with their wealth of experiences, yet still, they got their obstacles that hinder their ability for effective teaching. The study employs qualitative procedures with a case study design where the main actor’s informant interview, observation focus group discussion and documentary review as the main methods of data collection. The respondents covered, 10 teaching practice teachers, 10 heads of schools, 9 college lecturers and 1 teaching practice coordinator of Freetown Teachers Polytechnic. The result revealed some problems in posting of student for teaching practice to various schools, payment of salaries to teaching practice teachers, school support, teaching methods, classroom environment, and language proficiency.

scholarly journals Impact of Teaching Practice on Pre-Service Teachers’ Pedagogical Competencies in Tanzania

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 101-111
Author(s):  
Jimmy Ezekiwl Kihwele ◽  
Raiza Mtandi
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teaching Practice ◽  
Practical Experience ◽  
Teaching Profession ◽  
Theoretical Understanding ◽  
Pedagogical Skills ◽  
Mixed Approach ◽  
Teaching Time ◽  
Actual Teaching

Teaching practice is an integral part in preparing pre-service teachers and initiates them to the actual teaching environments. TP has been frequently interrupted hence raising a concern about its contribution on improving pedagogical competencies. This study sought to understand the contribution of teaching practice on developing pre-service teachers’ pedagogical competencies. The study adopted case study design through the mixed approach that involved a total of 81 respondents from Mzumbe University in Tanzania. Respondents were picked from their teaching practice stations to fill in the questionnaires with 36 items. Participants consent was obtained before taking part in responding to questionnaires. The findings show that, pre-service teachers perceive TP as a crucial part of teacher education as it helps to consolidate pedagogical skills. Again, TP contributed to develop pre-service teachers’ pedagogical competencies through merging theoretical understanding and actual practices as well as how to select, prepare and use teaching and learning materials and aids. Further, findings show challenges like inadequacy of single assessment, poor mentor-novice teacher relationship and interruptions that reduced the actual teaching time. TP requires some modifications including improved relationship between pre-service teachers and host teachers, to increase the TP duration to compensate lost time due to interruptions and pre-service teachers need to be assessed more than once. It is recommended that time for TP should be reviewed in the universities curricula for pre-service teachers to have practical experience and get mentorship from experienced teachers. In this way, TP will become an apprenticeship with great impact to the teaching profession.

scholarly journals Transitioning from Face-to-Face to Online Instruction in the COVID-19 Era: Challenges of Tutors at Colleges of Education in Ghana

2020 ◽  
pp. 8-17
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Aboagye
Keyword(s):  
Online Teaching ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Emergency Situation ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Colleges Of Education ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
The Face ◽  
Education In Ghana ◽  
Learning Development

Online learning (e-learning) is well established as one of the best pedagogical approaches in recent years. Despite numerous pieces of literature addressing the significance and limitations of this type of approach, little has been done on the challenges involved in the transition from the face-to-face method of teaching without a blended approach to a complete online in an emergency situation. The present study examined the challenges faced by tutors at colleges of education in Ghana to transition from face-to-face (conventional) to a complete online in the COVID-19 era. A mixed methods design was employed to gather data using questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. The data were analysed separately, and the results showed how network, pedagogies, Learning Management Systems and students' factors hinder tutors to successfully deliver online. The study further reported the blended approach as an effective method to assist the tutors for a more effective and less painful transition. Based on the findings, it is relevant for all educational institutions that use a conventional method to adopt a blended approach to help transition to a complete online in case of emergencies. However, it was revealed that online teaching and learning development is expensive, therefore, it requires assistance from stakeholders for a successful implementation.

scholarly journals DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS OF TUTORS ON THE INTEGRATION OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHING AND LEARNING IN THE COLLEGES OF EDUCATION

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Adoma Sefah ◽  
Samuel Obed Amoah ◽  
Henry Yaw Acheampong ◽  
Francis Britwum
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technology ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Public Colleges ◽  
Colleges Of Education ◽  
The Public ◽  
Technology In Teaching ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Education In Ghana

The purpose of the study was to examine demographic characteristics of tutors on the integration of information and communication technology in teaching and learning in the Colleges of Education in Ghana. The descriptive survey design was used to conduct the study. The purposive sampling technique was used in the selection process. The sample size was 120 tutors. Independent sample t-test and One-way ANOVA were used to analyze the data. The findings showed that there is a significant difference between male and female tutors in their use of ICTs in teaching and learning in the public Colleges of Education in Ghana. The findings revealed that there is no significant difference between tutors with different age and their integration of ICT in teaching and learning. The findings again, indicated that there is no significant difference between the level of academic qualification and the use of ICTs among tutors. The results revealed that there is a significant difference between the use of ICTs among tutors based on their teaching experience. The study recommended that female tutors who could not effectively integrate ICT into the teaching and learning should be identified and supported to integrate ICT into the teaching of the subject. The study recommended that appropriate pedagogical models suitable for the integration of ICTs in teaching and learning should be developed by curriculum designers to assist tutors in their urge to employ them in the teaching and learning process. The study again, recommended that management of the public Colleges of Education in Ghana should seek sponsorship from internet service providers in Ghana to provide free or affordable and reliable internet connectivity in the colleges to facilitate effective use of ICTs in the teaching and learning in the Colleges of Education. <p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0896/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

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