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.

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 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 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 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.

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.

Predictors and academic outcomes associated with in-school suspension.

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 191-199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Blaire Cholewa ◽  
Michael F. Hull ◽  
Catherine R. Babcock ◽  
Alexandre D. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Academic Outcomes ◽  
School Suspension ◽  
In School Suspension

EFFECT OF FIXED FACILITATOR MODEL ON NCE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION STUDENTS’ ATTITUDE AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN NIGER STATE

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-158
Author(s):  
CHARLES SAIDU TUKURA ◽  
Ibrahim Ismail Kuta
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Technology Education ◽  
Total Population ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Education Student ◽  
Colleges Of Education ◽  
Attitude Questionnaire ◽  
Education Students ◽  
Lecture Method ◽  
Student’S Performance

This study title Effect of fixed facilitator model on NCE Technology Education Students’Attitude and Academic Performance in Niger State, Nigeria. The study used quasiexperimental design. The total population was 942, while the sample size was 216educational technology from two colleges of Education in Niger State. The test instrumentdeveloped by the researcher for the study was the Student‘s Performance AssessmentInstrument (SPAI) and Technology Education Student Attitude Questionnaire (TESAQ)which contained 50 questions. The statistic used were t-test independent sample cumulativemean and the finding of the study standard deviation. The findings of the study revealed thatNCE students performed better when taught with fixed facilitator model compared to theircounter parts taught with lecture method. Based on the results obtained the researcherrecommended that: the instructors of Technology Education should endeavor to use fixedfacilitator model in teaching Technology Education in college of education.

scholarly journals Motivations of pre-service teachers in the colleges of education in Ghana for choosing teaching as a career

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1870803
Author(s):  
Usman Kojo Abonyi ◽  
Doreen Awhireng ◽  
Austin Wontepaga Luguterah
Keyword(s):  
Colleges Of Education ◽  
Education In Ghana

Prometheus Bound in ISS

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (12) ◽  
pp. 37-51
Author(s):  
Daren Schuettpelz ◽  
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Computer System ◽  
Air Force ◽  
Short Story ◽  
School Suspension ◽  
School Year ◽  
Discussion Threads ◽  
In School Suspension ◽  
Election Results ◽  
School Computer

Is there an appropriate way for those in power to blow off steam? Are teachers ever allowed to speak in a derogatory manner about students? In this work of philosophical short story fiction, Ethan is an intelligent loner high school Junior. His sister has gone off to the Air Force, and his mother recently died while driving drunk. One day he is approached by two of the popular girls in school who offer him $100 to hack into the school computer system and rig the Cotillion Queen voting results. He agrees, steals a teacher’s password, and logs into the teacher intranet to change the election results. While in the system he finds various “teacher only” discussion threads. In the threads, teaches talk candidly about which students they like and dislike. They also crack jokes about students, and generally say off-color remarks, including a few about Ethan. Ethan screen captures the conversations and emails them to the school and parents. Consequently, he is serving the remainder of the school year in In-School-Suspension.

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