scholarly journals Sandwich Model of Educational Upgrading in Ghana: A Transitional Challenge in Disguise

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
David Nii-Okai ◽  
Ebenezer Acheampong ◽  
Inuusah Mahama ◽  
Jonathan Kwame Mensah ◽  
Osman Imoro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Language Barrier ◽  
Bachelor Of Education ◽  
Transitional Challenges ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Frequency Counts ◽  
Experienced Difficulty ◽  
Sandwich Model

The study investigated transitional challenges among undergraduate (bachelor of education) sandwich students. Adopting the descriptive survey design, a census population of 651 was used. Sanagavarapu, Abraham and Taylor’s (2018) TWHAS was used for data collection. The data was analysed using frequency counts and MANOVA. The study revealed that 59.6% of the students experienced difficulty in balancing family commitments with studies, 77.4% found it difficult to exercise, 61.0% found it difficult meeting up with friends and 73.3% found it difficult balancing financial commitments. Again, 45.2% of the students rarely experienced misunderstanding, while 25.0% were concerned about what others would say about them, 29.2% were concerned about the language barrier, 75.7% were concerned about their inability to explain their problems but 81.9% were not afraid seeking support from colleagues. More so, females experienced transitional challenges more than males. It is recommended for managers of the programmes to counsel students so as to control the effects of the challenges.

scholarly journals Prospects and Challenges of Micro and Small Scale Enterprises in Adama City, Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3S) ◽  
pp. 322-329
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Business Development ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Stratified Random Sampling ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Document Review

This study was aimed to assess prospects and challenges of micro and small scale enterprises in Adama city. A descriptive survey design was employed. A survey questionnaire which included both the close ended and the open ended questions, observation and document review were used as data collection tools of the study. The study used stratified random sampling technique to select the sample and accordingly about 116 MSE respondents were selected from a list of registered micro and small scale enterprises which obtained from Adama city micro and small scale development office. The result of the study showed that limited finance, lack of awareness about policies related to MSE, lack of business development services and internal management related problems are the major challenges of MSE in Adama city. This finding implicate for the need of further research by taking large sample from various micro and small scale enterprises.

Use and Perception of Wikipedia among Medical Students in a Nigerian University

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esharenana E. Adomi ◽  
Samuel Emeka Adigwe
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
State University ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Complete Class ◽  
Nigerian University ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Delta State University ◽  
Frequency Counts ◽  
Class Assignment

This study explored the use and perception of Wikipedia among medical students in a Nigerian university. Descriptive survey design was adopted using questionnaire as instrument to collect data from 60 medical students who were in their fourth year at Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. Data obtained were analysed with frequency counts and percentages. The study revealed that 91.7% of the medical students have used Wikipedia; 76.4% of them could not indicate precisely the number of times they have used it; 50.9% of the students use Wikipedia to complement lecture notes, 43.6% for research project as well as to complete class assignment, 14% of them use it to modify content of articles; a majority have good knowledge of the structure and content of the site; the challenges faced by the students are scantiness of information of some articles, unavailability of/inability to obtain articles on some topics from the site, and inaccuracy/unreliability of content of articles.

scholarly journals Exploring the Factors Contributing to Teacher Effectiveness in Senior High Schools in the Kassena Nankana West District

2021 ◽  
pp. 64-70
Author(s):  
Matthew Kojo Namale ◽  
Amos Asamari Alale ◽  
Francis Asore Atingane ◽  
Joshua-Luther Ndoye Upoalkpajor
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
High Schools ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
Teacher Effectiveness ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
T Test ◽  
Statistical Tools ◽  
Standard Deviations ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The study investigated the factors contributing to teacher effectiveness in senior high schools in the Kassena Nankana West District. A descriptive survey design with a sample of 100 teachers was used for the study. A self-designed questionnaire was used for the data collection. Means and standard deviations and independent samples t-test were the statistical tools used in the study. The objectives of the study were to find how headmaster supervision contributes to teacher effectiveness; find students’ attitude that contribute to teacher effectiveness; how community participation contribute to teacher effectiveness. Means and standard deviations and the independent samples t-test were the statistical tools used in the study. The findings of the study were showed that; headmasters involved teachers in decision making in schools, students’ participation in classroom work was appreciable, and communities gave teachers some fringe benefits. It was recommended that headmaster supervision should be strengthened since involving teachers in decision making in school brings about teacher effectiveness. Again teachers should relate and encourage students to participate in classroom work since that contribute to teacher effectiveness. It was concluded that headmaster supervision is very important since that contribute to teacher effectiveness in school.

scholarly journals Analysing the Extent of ICT Implementation and Use in the Administration of School Records in Kajiado County, Kenya

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 94-108
Author(s):  
Katitia Melita David; Florence Oruta; Edward Tanui
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Measurement Instrument ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Internal Reliability ◽  
Ict Implementation ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Directors Of Education ◽  
School Records

The purpose of this study was to analyse the extent of ICT implementation and use in the administration of school records in Kajiado County, Kenya. Descriptive survey design was used. The target population was 61 public secondary schools’ principals, 1220 teachers, 610 students, 25 ICT teachers, 6 Sub-county Directors of Education and 1 County Director of Education in Kajiado County. The sample size for this study was 18 principals, 366 teachers, 8 ICT teachers, 183 students, 2 Sub-county Directors of Education and 1 County Director of Education. This study used questionnaires administered to Principals, teachers and ICT coordinators, observation schedules and interview schedule administered to the students, Sub-county Directors of Education and the County Director of Education as tools for data collection. The pilot test was done in schools with similar characteristics to those sampled through random sampling. All the respondents were seven principals of public secondary schools. Validity was determined by pre-testing of data collection tools while reliability through test-retest method. Cronbach alpha was used to test the internal reliability of the measurement instrument. Drop and pick methodology was adopted for data collection. The findings showed that use and implementation ICT in school administration in Kajiado County was very low. The study concluded that most schools in Kajiado County had not embraced ICT in various areas of administration. Therefore, the study recommends that proper technology should be put in place by purchasing of the required ICT facilities in schools to enhance management of schools using the current technology.

Technostress

2012 ◽  
pp. 230-239
Author(s):  
Owajeme Justice Ofua ◽  
Tiemo Aghwotu Pereware
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
University Libraries ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Main Instrument ◽  
User Friendly ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study examines technostress, its effects, and measures taken to avoid it among librarians at university libraries in Nigeria. The descriptive survey design was adopted and 5 (five) university libraries in Edo and Delta States were used for the study. The sample size for the study was 79, using the purposive sampling technique, a questionnaire was the main instrument used for data collection, and simple percentage and Chi square were used to analyze the data collected. The authors found that technostress could be avoided by librarians, by taking the following measures: purchasing user friendly interface software, regular staff training on ICTs, and developing positive attitude toward technology, and so forth.

Exploring the Perspectives of Basic School Ghanaian Language Teachers on the Integration of ICTs in Teaching and Learning

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 242-264
Author(s):  
Ernest Nyamekye ◽  
Daniel Baffour-Koduah ◽  
Esther Asare
Keyword(s):  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Language Teaching ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Ict Integration ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Service Training ◽  
Basic School ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Since the advent of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), teaching and learning have somewhat taken a paradigm shift. It is, thus, imperative for teachers in all disciplines to appreciate the essence of integrating ICTs in teaching and learning. In this regard, this study sought to explore Basic School Ghanaian Language teachers’ perceptions of ICT integration in Ghanaian language teaching. The study employed a descriptive survey design. Stratified random sampling was used to obtain data from 205 teachers in the Bono, Bono East and Ahafo region of Ghana. Analysis of data collected through a self-developed questionnaire reveals that Ghanaian language teachers exhibit a positive perception of ICT integration in education. However, in practice, they tend to integrate ICT in their instruction on occasional basis. Also, it was revealed that a lack of financial support for ICT resources and lack of in-service training on ICT use were factors that militated against ICT integration in Ghanaian language teaching. Finally, the study revealed a statistically significant difference between degree holders and diploma holders’ perception of ICT integration in teaching and learning Ghanaian language.

scholarly journals Relevant continuing professional development and quality resource situation make the Difference in student academic performance

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leticia Bosu
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Eastern Region ◽  
Academic Qualification ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The Government ◽  
Descriptive Survey

This study seeks to look at the relationships among teachers’ academic qualification, availability of quality resources and the performance of students in Mathematics, English and Integrated science of Basic Schools at Kwahu-East in the Eastern Region of Ghana. The authors used a descriptive survey design which adopted the questionnaire, interview and observation in the collection of data. The authors used stratified random sampling in selecting 180 teachers whereas purposive sampling was used in selecting 27 headteachers and District Education Officers which used the Pearson correlation in the analysis. The study revealed that a teacher’s academic qualification obtained through education had no significant relationship with student’s academic performance in the respective subjects being measured by this study. The authors recommend that the Government of Ghana concentrate on providing continuing professional development (CPD) programmes that concentrate on practical situations in the schools and channel more resources to schools.

scholarly journals Practices and Challenges of Continuous Assessment in Colleges of Teachers Education in West Oromia Region of Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 8
Author(s):  
Gemachu Oli ◽  
Teklu Tafase Olkaba
Keyword(s):  
Student Teachers ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Narrative Form ◽  
Continuous Assessment ◽  
Job Experience ◽  
Instructional Content ◽  
Standard Set ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
Lack Of Commitment ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The main purpose of this study was to investigate the practices and challenges of continuous assessment in colleges of teachers’ education in western Oromia region. For this study, the researchers selected three colleges of teachers education purposely based on the job experience. The researchers selected Nekemte, Dembi Dollo and Shambo colleges teachers education from well, medium, lower experienced respectively. A descriptive survey design involving both qualitative and quantitative approaches was employed. 134 student-teachers and 178 college teachers were selected and participated in the study. The quantitative data was collected through a questionnaire and observation checklist and analyzed using frequency and percentage, whereas, the qualitative data interview and document analysis were analyzed using the narrative form and interpretative way. The finding of the study revealed that the extent of practicing continuous assessment in class is low. The study also showed that teachers have positive perceptions toward continuous assessment and they accepted continuous assessment as important to improve the achievement of learners. The finding disclosed that large class size, shortage of time, teachers workload, the low interest of students, large instructional content, and lack of commitment among teachers as the major factors hindering the practice of continuous assessment in colleges of teachers education. The researchers recommend that educational authorities and stockholders should make effort to students per class to manageable numbers, College administrators should allow teachers to cover the minimum workload than overloading above the standard set for the college of teachers education.

scholarly journals Awareness and Use of Electronic Information Resources by Students of College of Health Sciences in Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Lolade Funmi Osinulu
Keyword(s):  
Survey Design ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Electronic Information ◽  
Electronic Information Resources ◽  
Library Users ◽  
Time Observation ◽  
Observation Method ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The study examined awareness and use of electronic Information Resources (EIR) among students in College of Health Sciences, Sagamu, Nigeria. The objectives were to establish types of resources available, determine level of awareness, extent of the use of e-resources and problems faced. Descriptive survey design with real-time observation method was used to collect data using a structured questionnaire. The population comprised 2000 students in the College while purposive sampling technique was used to select a sample of 200 registered library users for the 2019/2020 academic session. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that majority of the students were not aware of available EIR. It also revealed low frequent usage. The finding indicated that few respondents used EIR for academic purposes. However, inadequate computers, irregular power supply and slow internet speed were identified as major constraints using EIR. Upgrade of infrastructure, adoption of appropriate social media tools to promote awareness and collaborative effort by librarians and faculty members to train students the use of specialized databases were recommended. Keywords:  Electronic information resources, awareness, use, Undergraduates, students, health sciences

scholarly journals DISCIPLINE IN EDUCATION: CAUSES AND POSSIBLE STRATEGIES TO CURB EXAMINATION MALPRACTICES IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ben Adzrolo ◽  
Kenneth Asamoah-Gyimah ◽  
Andrews Cobbinah ◽  
Ruth Annan-Brew
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Work Performance ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Academic Work ◽  
Teaching And Learning Environment ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Descriptive Survey

<p>This paper investigated the causes and possible strategies to minimize examination malpractices in Senior High Schools (SHSs) in Ghana. A descriptive survey design with a quantitative approach was used for the study. Proportional stratified and simple random sampling techniques were used to select a sample of 335 respondents which comprised 302 students and 33 teachers. Frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviations were used to analyse the data gathered. The findings revealed that the leading cause of examination malpractices was ‘insufficient students’ preparation for WASSCE and Public education on effects of examination malpractices has also emerged as the number one strategy to minimize the menace. It was concluded that in schools where a conducive environment and teaching/ learning materials are not provided for effective academic work, performance falls below what is expected, to achieve academic success, students and teachers engage in examination malpractices to raise the academic image of the school. It was recommended that school authorities provide a conducive teaching and learning environment to ensure effective academic work in schools to minimize the menace.</p><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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