scholarly journals PREPARING FOR TRANSITION: A STUDY OF NEW COLLEGE PRINCIPALS’ SITUATION IN GHANA

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (04) ◽  
pp. 20438-20448
Author(s):  
CAROLINE AGGREY FYNN
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Goal Setting ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Public Colleges ◽  
Leadership Transition ◽  
Colleges Of Education ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Interview Protocol ◽  
Education In Ghana ◽  
And Training

The importance of leadership transition in Colleges of Education in Ghana cannot be overemphasised due to its immense impact on quality teacher education and training. This requires that newly appointed principals prepare adequately for the transition. However, there is a seeming absence of research on the concept in the Ghanaian context. This qualitative study which employed the phenomenology approach, therefore, investigates how new college of education principals in Ghana prepare for the transition into their new role. The study purposively sampled ten (10) newly appointed principals of public colleges of education for the study. Interview protocol was used to collect the data for the study. The responses from participants were analysed using Colaizzi's phenomenological data analysis method. The result revealed that the newly appointed principals prepared for the transition by coping with the psychological, social and professional impacts of the new appointment to manage.  Goal setting was also paramount for their tenure of office. The study recommended that preparation prior to assumption of duty is necessary as it helps to get oneself ready for the role and for that matter the transition.

scholarly journals Challenges New Principals Experience During Transition in Colleges of Education, Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (01) ◽  
pp. 20427-20437
Author(s):  
Caroline Aggrey-Fynn
Keyword(s):  
College Of Education ◽  
Leadership Transition ◽  
Beginning Principals ◽  
Colleges Of Education ◽  
New Principals ◽  
New Beginning ◽  
Content Analysis Method ◽  
Aspiring Principals ◽  
Education In Ghana ◽  
Phenomenological Research Design

Leadership transition is a critical period in any leader’s tenure. In Colleges of Education in Ghana, the principal’s transition is critical to quality teacher education and training. However, it comes with challenges and complexities. This study therefore investigated to establish challenges new college of education principals encounter during transitions. Phenomenological research design was used for the study and purposive sampling was used to sample the respondents. Ten (10) newly appointed principals of public colleges of education were used for the study. The research instrument was interview protocol. The data collected was analyzed using thematic content analysis method. The study found mainly three categories of challenges in the principals’ transition. The challenges comprised personal, inter-personal and administrative challenges. Also, the findings confirmed that new/beginning principals worldwide encounter similar challenges as they transition. The study therefore, recommended that new and aspiring principals should explore the various transition challenges and plan their way out so that they succeed.

scholarly journals Differences in Leadership Styles of Principals in Public Colleges of Education in Ghana Based on their Personal Characteristics

2019 ◽  
pp. 78-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kweku Esia-Donkoh
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Public Colleges ◽  
National Council ◽  
Colleges Of Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Academic Qualification ◽  
Education In Ghana

The study investigated the differences in leadership styles exhibited by principals of public Colleges of Education in Ghana in relation to their sex, age, years of work experience, and academic qualification. The cross-sectional survey design was adopted for the study. The target population was made up of all 46 principals of public Colleges of Education in Ghana. The target population consisted of all 38 public Colleges of Education which were in existence before the absorption of eight private Colleges of Education by the government of Ghana into public system. The purposive sampling technique was used to select 38 principals for the study. The Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire developed by Bass and Avolio (2004) was adapted to collect data. Means, standard deviations, t-test and ANOVA were used to analyse the data. The findings revealed that there were no statistically significant differences in the leadership styles of the principals of public Colleges of Education in Ghana based on their sex, age, and academic qualification. However, there were statistically significant differences in the leadership styles adopted by the principals in relation to their years of work experience. It was therefore concluded that many years of experience of principals of public CoEs in Ghana is critical for good leadership in these colleges. Among the recommendations was that the National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE) should consider years of work experience in the selection and appointment of principals for public Colleges of Education in Ghana. Additionally, in-service training and refresher courses should be organized regularly by NCTE for principals on the leadership styles suitable for achievement of objectives and goals of their colleges.

scholarly journals Factors That Influence New Principal’s Transition Actions and Decisions in Colleges of Education, Ghana

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline Aggrey-Fynn
Keyword(s):  
College Of Education ◽  
External Factors ◽  
Public Colleges ◽  
Colleges Of Education ◽  
New Principals ◽  
Personal Beliefs ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
College Leaders ◽  
Internal And External Factors

This study was to investigate the factors that influence new college of education principals during transition. The study employed descriptive research design and data was collected from ten respondents from public colleges in Ghana. The findings showed that actions and decisions of the principals during their transitions were influenced by four categories of factors which were: internal factors, internal individuals, external factors and external individuals. However, the actions and decisions were influenced more by internal and external factors and individuals rather than the principals’ personal beliefs and philosophies. Practically, the findings of the study opens up the decision influencing factors in transition and serves as a guide for college leaders and other school leaders in transition. The study recommended that new principals should pay attention to internal and external factors and individuals as they set transition goals, priorities and actions to help align interests and reduce resistance to any change situation that may result from the transition.

scholarly journals Impact of COVID-19 on the Nature of Academic Work in Colleges of Education in Ghana

2022 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
pp. 117-130
Author(s):  
Sally Diviner Yaa Adzaku ◽  
Hayford Daniel Adzakpa
Keyword(s):  
Student Affairs ◽  
Academic Work ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Colleges Of Education ◽  
It Services ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Education In Ghana ◽  
Sampling Procedures ◽  
The Impact

This study investigated the impact of COVID-19 on the nature of academic work in Colleges of Education in Ghana. The study adopted the descriptive survey design. A sample of 346 students was selected for the study. The participants chosen from the Evangelical Presbyterian College of Education, Peki College of Education and the St. Theresah College of Education in the Volta Region of Ghana through purposive, convenience and snowball sampling procedures. Data were gathered using an online questionnaire. Data were received from 270 students resulting in a 78% return rate. The data were analysed using frequencies and percentages as well as means and standard deviations. The results showed that tutors in Colleges of Education mostly taught during the COVID-19 period by sending audio recordings, texts or slide presentations to students. This was however not done in real time. Also, the tutors gave assignments and quizzes and gave feedback on the performance of the students. Finally, it was found that most students’ services were not provided satisfactorily when school came to an abrupt end because of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Specifically, student counselling services, student affairs services, organisation of tutorials/seminars and practical classes as well as technical support or IT services and supervisions and mentorships were not satisfactorily provided. It was therefore recommended that authorities in Colleges of Education should liaise with officers in charge of specific services like counselling, student affairs and technical or IT support so that they can effectively and satisfactorily assist students even when they are not on campus.

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>

scholarly journals Managing Transitions: Coping Strategies for New Principals in Colleges of Education, Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (01) ◽  
pp. 1173-1184
Author(s):  
Caroline Aggrey-Fynn
Keyword(s):  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Relationship Building ◽  
Colleges Of Education ◽  
Transition Management ◽  
New Principals ◽  
Education In Ghana ◽  
Phenomenological Research Design ◽  
Smooth Transitions

Principals’ transition in Colleges of Education in Ghana is critical to quality teacher education and training, but it comes with complexities and challenges to newly appointed principals. However, there is a seeming absence of research on strategies for smooth transitions in Colleges of Education in Ghana. This study was therefore conducted to establish strategies that promoted the College of Education principals’ transition management in Ghana. Phenomenological research design was used for the study. Ten (10) newly appointed principals of public colleges of education were purposively sampled for the study. Interview protocol was the research instrument used. The data collected was analyzed using content analysis method. The study established that capacity building, relationship building, appropriate leadership style and maintenance of discipline were key among the coping strategies for smooth transitions. This study then provides a guide for new principals. It was recommended that this area should be further explored and a model for managing transition designed to support College of Education principals’ in transition.

scholarly journals Assessing Pre-Service Teachers View On Improving Discipline in Colleges of Education in Ghana: A Study at Wesley College of Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (`11) ◽  
pp. 1663-1675
Author(s):  
Grace Aba Mensah ◽  
Lydia Boateng Berko ◽  
Grace Yeboah ◽  
Kennedy Ameyaw Baah
Keyword(s):  
Parental Involvement ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Colleges Of Education ◽  
School Suspension ◽  
Counselling Services ◽  
Education Data ◽  
In School Suspension ◽  
Education In Ghana ◽  
Severe Punishment

Education at every level is expected to affect behaviour of those who experience it.  This makes discipline very essential component in delivery of education. The study was a case study designed to examine students’ views on improving discipline in Colleges of Education. Data was collected from 244 respondents at Wesley College of Education in Ashanti Region, Ghana using a 4-point Likert and 5-point Likert scale questionnaire. The data were analysed using frequency and percentage. The study revealed that students viewed the concept of discipline as punishment which was generally perceived as severe. Punishment in the College included withdrawing students’ privileges, in-school suspension and out-of-school suspension among others. They regarded the causes of indiscipline to be the result of lack of students’ participation in the decision making process of the school, unclear rules. Students’ indiscipline was also attributed to bad training at home, students falling into bad company in school and lack of freedom for students. However disciplinary measures such as the use of guidance and counselling services, religious training, and parental involvement, had more positive responses.  Based on the findings, some recommendations were made to improve discipline in Colleges of Education. For instance, there should be clarity of rules, this will enable students to understand the rules and abide by them. In addition, Students of colleges should be taught the value of self-discipline. These will help the student teacher to learn more appropriate ways to ensure discipline when they go out to practice.

Using Peer Tutoring To Enhance Pre-Service Teachers Performance In Physics.

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (04) ◽  
pp. 1720-1724
Author(s):  
Valentina Osei-Himah
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Peer Tutoring ◽  
Quantitative Data ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Achievement Test ◽  
Colleges Of Education ◽  
Scientific Concepts ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Education In Ghana

The study used peer tutoring to teach pre-service teachers to improve their performance in physics at Atebubu College of Education in Ghana. To achieve the purpose of the study an action research design was used.  A total number of 140 were purposively selected. Quantitative data was collected from pre-service teachers using achievement test and questionnaire as the main research instruments. Through the analysis of the quantitative data using percentages, means, standard deviation, it was found that the pre-service teachers’ performance in physics was enhanced as a result of the peer tutoring method adopted for the study. It was recommended that, Science tutors at the Colleges of Education are encouraged to adapt to the teaching and learning of scientific concepts through peer tutoring means as the findings of the study has shown that peer tutoring teaching and learning of physics help reduce students’ forgetfulness and recitation of scientific concepts.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Pendidikan dan Pelatihan, Pengalaman Kerja, Kompetensi terhadap Kinerja Karyawan pada UKM di Bangkalan

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
FAIDAL FAIDAL ◽  
M ISA ANSHORI
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Resource Development ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Direct Influence ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Effective Implementation ◽  
And Training

This research is to analyze the direct and indirect effect of human resource development to employee performance through the competence. This research was conducted at the SME’s sector in Bangkalan, Madura. There were 87 questionnaires that were able to be analyzed further from questionnaires distributed. Those data was analyzed by path analysis method. The result of data analysis showed that the education and training (X1) and working experience (X2) significantly gave direct influence to the competence (Z) each of them have 0.341 and 0.434. Moreover, the research also showed that education and training (X1) and working experience (X2) significantly had an effect on employee performance (Y) each of them have 0.486 and 0.472 directly and indirectly each of them have 0.263 and 0.335. At last, the effect of competence to the employee performance, showed that the competence (Z) significantly gave direct effect to the employee performance (Y) are 0.771 at the SME’s Bangkalan. There are two important implications from this research to the SME’s Bangkalan. Firstly, the implementation of the human resource development in order to increase the competence and the employee performance was optimal, therefore it should be continued and be maintained. Secondly, the improvement of the employee performance and the competence could be done by considering the effective implementation of human resource development.

Pengaruh Faktor Demografi Dan Iklim Organisasi Terhadap Niat Whistleblowing Internal

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-22
Author(s):  
Priyastiwi Priyastiwi
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Organizational Climate ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Financial Statement ◽  
Research Use ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Financial Statement Fraud ◽  
Internal Whistleblowing ◽  
Collection Methods

This study aimed to examine the effect of demographic factors and organizational climate on the intention of internal whistleblowing. The sample was an accountant who had worked as an auditor. Data collection methods using questionnaires with financial statement fraud case scenarios. This research use ANOVA data analysis method to examine demographic factors include age, gender, and experience, as well as organizational climate on the intention of internal whistleblowing. The results showed only the experience of demographic factors that influence internal whistleblowing. Besides internal whistlelowing also influenced by organizational climate in the company.Keyword: Demographics, Organizational Climate, Whistleblowing

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