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 Perceptions of workplace heat exposure and adaption behaviors among Chinese construction workers in the context of climate change

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shu-Rong Han ◽  
Mingru Wei ◽  
Zhifeng Wu ◽  
Shanshan Duan ◽  
Xiangzhe Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
High Temperature ◽  
High Temperatures ◽  
Heat Exposure ◽  
Construction Workers ◽  
Work Efficiency ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Workplace heat exposure can cause a series of heat-related illnesses and injuries. Protecting workers especially those undertake work outdoors from the risk of heat strain is a great challenge for many workplaces in China under the context of climate change. The aim of this study is to investigate the perceptions and adaptation behaviors of heat exposure among construction workers and to provide evidence for the development of targeted heat adaptation strategies nationally and internationally. Methods In 2020, we conducted a cross-sectional online questionnaire survey via WeChat Survey Star in China, using a purposive snowball sampling approach. A total of 326 construction workers submitted completed questionnaires. The perceptions of workplace heat exposure were measured using seven indicators: concerns over high temperature, perception of high temperature injury, attitudes towards both heat-related training and regulations, adjustment of working habits during heat, heat prevention measures in the workplace, and reduction of work efficiency. Bivariate and multivariate regression analyses were used to identify the factors significantly associated with workers’ heat perceptions and behavioral responses. Results 33.3% of the respondents were moderately or very concerned about heat exposure in the workplace. Less than half of the workers (43.8%) were worried about heat-related injuries. Workers who have either experienced work-related injuries (OR = 1.30, 95% CI 1.03–1.62) or witnessed injuries to others during high temperatures (OR = 1.12, 95% CI 1.02–1.27) were more concerned about heat exposure compared to other workers. Most respondents (63.5%) stated that their work efficiency declined during extremely hot weather. The factors significantly associated with a reduction of work efficiency included undertaking physically demanding jobs (OR = 1.28, 95% CI 1.07–1.54) and witnessing other workers’ injuries during high temperatures (OR = 1.26, 95% CI 1.11–1.43). More than half of the workers were willing to adjust their work habits to adapt to the impact of high temperatures (81.6%). The internet was the most common method to obtain heat prevention information (44.7%), and the most frequently used heat prevention measure was the provision of cool drinking water (64.8%). Conclusions Chinese construction workers lack heat risk awareness and are not well prepared for the likely increasing heat exposure in the workplace due to global warming. Therefore, there is a need to improve their awareness of heat-related injuries, strengthen high temperature related education and training, and update the current heat prevention policies to ensure compliance and implementation.

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 ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING – THE VOICE OF TEACHERS IN THE COLLEGES OF EDUCATION IN GHANA

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 07-10
Author(s):  
Solomon Ofori Jnr Gyane
Keyword(s):  
Online Education ◽  
Online Teaching ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Online Teaching And Learning ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Education In Ghana ◽  
The Voice

In the expansion and development of education through online, technology has contributed and now contributing to the use of online teaching and learning by teachers. As the study sought to explore the challenges that lecturers at college of education face in using online teaching and learning. The study philosophy is an interpretative paradigm which is associated with qualitative study. The study design is an exploratory research design that gives a speculative thought on the voice of teachers at college of education when it comes to online teaching and learning. The study used a qualitative approach that expresses the study results in words and also provide an in-depth into the objectives of the study. The population of the study comprised of all tutors at the college of education in Ghana. The study used a snowball sampling technique to reach the tutors at the college of education. Findings revealed that ICT makes online education possible and that it makes online teaching and learning easy to reach a class of many students. The study shows that online teaching and learning makes it possible for education to take place even if learners and teachers are at a separate place and ensures that students outside the school for one or two reasons get access to what their colleagues learnt at their absence. The study concludes that running out of data, device damaging, students not responding as expected, students not meeting on time, and students do the little talking instead of more talking are the challenges that lecturers at College of Education face in using online teaching and learning.

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 E-Invigilation as a Means of Curbing Examination Malpractice in Colleges of Education in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 84-88
Author(s):  
Ogunjobi, O. Pius ◽  
◽  
Adedara Rapheal Oluwadare ◽  
Ogunleye, W. Akinyemi ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
College Of Education ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Colleges Of Education ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study examined e-invigilation as a means of curbing examination malpractice in colleges of education in Nigeria. The descriptive research design of a survey type was adopted in the study. The population comprises all students of College of Education, Ikere Ekiti. The sample of 250 students which were randomly selected using simple random sampling technique. A well structured questionnaire was used to collect data and was validated by some experts and reliability of the instrument was tested using the cronbach alpha coefficient and the result was found to have a reliability coefficient of 0.62 which indicated that the instrument was reliable to collect the necessary data for the study. Data collected was analyzed using mean, standard deviation and t-test was used to test the hypothesis formulated at 0.05 level of significant. The study concluded that e-invigilation will reduce examination malpractices and thereby restore the discipline among students in colleges of education since there was no significant difference in the mean responses of students on the impact of e-invigilation based on gender. The study recommended that CCTV should be installed to every lecture theatres where examination are been conducted so as to make e-invigilation effective.

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.

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