Tutoring support as a predictor of student retention in distance learning: The case of a University in Ghana

Open Praxis ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 457
Author(s):  
Vera Arhin ◽  
John Ekow Laryea
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Student Retention ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Sampling Frame ◽  
Cape Coast ◽  
Transactional Distance Theory ◽  
Correlational Research ◽  
Unit Increase ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
The University

The tutor’s role in enhancing student retention in distance learning is paramount. This study aims to predict retention and not actual retention by investigating how tutoring support predicts student retention in distance learning at the University of Cape Coast in Ghana. Moore Transactional Distance Theory underpinned the theoretical framework of this study. The correlational research design was adopted for the study. The multistage sampling technique was used to sample 727 student participants from a sampling frame of 8731 out of which 625 was used for the analysis. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings of the study revealed that the respondents had a positive perception towards tutoring support offered at the University. However, at an alpha level of .05 tutoring support made a non-significant contribution to prediction (p = .11). The findings further, revealed that a unit increase in tutoring support will improve student retention by 1.42 times. Implications of the study were also discussed.

Academic Advising and Student Retention in Distance Learning: The Case of University of Cape Coast, Ghana

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 25-37
Author(s):  
Vera Arhin ◽  
Tabitha Wang’eri ◽  
Edward Kigen
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Student Retention ◽  
Academic Advising ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Sampling Frame ◽  
Cape Coast ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

AbstractThis research investigated the impact of academic advising on student retention in distance learning at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. Explanatory sequential mixed methods design was adopted for the study. The multistage sampling technique was used to sample 727 student participants from a sampling frame of 8731. Four academic advisors and three counsellors at the College of Distance were purposively selected for the study. Further, 16 students who had dropped out from the college were sampled using the snowball sampling technique. A researcher-self constructed questionnaire and a semi-structured interview guide were used to collect data. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Analyses of qualitative data were done using Merriam analytical coding process. At an alpha level of .05 academic advising made a non-significant contribution to prediction (p = .10) which implies that academic advising is not a significant predictor of student retention in distance learning. The study concluded by recommending that academic advisory services should be provided in a practical manner to address the specific needs of students at the College of Distance Education of the University of Cape Coast.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN ANTARA ADVERSITY QUOTIENT DENGAN INTENSI BERWIRAUSAHA PADA MAHASISWA UNIVERSITAS JAMBI

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-113
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ilham
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intention ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Correlation Technique ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Positive Direction ◽  
Correlational Research ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship

  This study aimed to determine the relationship between adversity quotient with entrepreneural intention in student of Jambi University. This study used a quantitative research method with a correlational research approach. Sampling used Accidental sampling technique. This research was conducted at the University of Jambi. The subjects used in this study were 110 student of Jambi University. This study used the scale of adversity quotient and entrepreneurial intention, and the analytical method used is the Pearson's Product Moment correlation technique. This study shows there is a significant positive relationship between the two variables. The contribution to the value of the correlation coefficient (r) is 0.516 with p equal to 0.001 (p <0.05). The coefficient of determination (R2) in this study, adversity quotient contributed as much as 26.6% to the intention of entrepreneurship, while 73.4% of the others were contributions from other factors that were not the focus of this study.This variable correlation has a positive direction indicating the higher the adversity quotient, the higher the intention of entrepreneurship will be. Student who have been known to have adversity uotient and high entrepreuneral intention, can be directed and facilitated by the university to take part in entrepeuneral programs. Keywords: adversity quotient, entrepreneurial intention

Uptake of Premarital Genetic Counselling: Awareness and Demand

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bolu-Steve Foluke Nike
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Counselling ◽  
Genetic Disorders ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Medical Personnel ◽  
P Value ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Medical Practitioners ◽  
Correlational Research ◽  
Hereditary Disorders ◽  
The University

The prevalence of genetic disorders in Nigeria has become a concern to medical practitioners. Premarital genetic counselling is crucial in the prevention of hereditary disorders, congenital abnormalities and different health problems. This study therefore investigated the correlation between awareness and the need for the uptake of genetic counselling among the students of the University of Ilorin, Nigeria. A quantitative correlational research design was adopted for this study using the questionnaire, Awareness and Need for the Uptake of Genetic Counselling Scale (ANUGCS), as a data collection tool. The instrument had 3 sections; Section A contained information on the demographic characteristics of the respondents, Section B had 5 items on students’ awareness, and Section C had 15 items on the need for the uptake of genetic counselling. The purposive sampling technique was adopted in choosing 4 faculties while proportionate sampling was used in selecting 249 respondents across the university. The data obtained were analysed using percentages and mean scores. The Pearson product moment correlation and a regression analysis were used to test the null hypotheses and a p-value of < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. This study would be of significance to students, intending couples, medical personnel and parents. The results of this study show that (1) the respondents were fully aware of genetic counselling; (2) the need for the uptake of premarital genetic counselling by the respondents was high; and (3) gender significantly influenced the need for the uptake of premarital genetic counselling while age did not. It was therefore recommended that school clinics employ the services of trained genetic counsellors. These counsellors can assist medical practitioners whose clients need counselling about their genetic status.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Pupils’ Absenteeism at Felicormfort Junior High School (JHS) in Cape Coast, Ghana

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 138
Author(s):  
Felix Senyametor ◽  
Emmanuel Kofi Gyimah ◽  
Vincent Mensah Minadzi
Keyword(s):  
Junior High School ◽  
Total Population ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cape Coast ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Case Study Design ◽  
The University ◽  
District Assemblies

This study aimed at finding out factors affecting pupils&rsquo; absenteeism at Felicomfort JHS at Amamoma within the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. The total population was 145 covering the JHS1, JHS2, JHS3 pupils and teachers of the school. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 34 respondents. These were made up of 10 out of 15 teachers, 10 parents out of 53 and 14 pupils out of their accessible population of 56. Pretest, posttest, questionnaires and interviews were used to collect data from respondents. Case study design was used for the study and data analysis was done, using mean values, frequency and percentage counts with the Predictive Analytical Software (PASW) version 21. Key findings of the study indicated that 71.4 percent of absenteeism was due to teachers&rsquo; inability to care and find out from pupils the cause of their absenteeism, while 70 percent of respondents indicated that parental lack of care was the major cause of their absenteeism. However, majority (10) of respondents (71%) disagreed that pupils&rsquo; attitudes were part of the contributory factors to their habitual absenteeism. The overall percentage mean (58%) representing 8 of the pupils discounted teacher factor as responsible for their absenteeism. It was recommended that government through the District Assemblies offer some financial assistance to poor and single parents to enable them to adequately cater for their wards at school.

scholarly journals Influence of Celebrity Endorsement On the Purchase of Slim Tea by Female Undergraduate Students in Selected Southeast Nigerian Universities

2021 ◽  
pp. 18-27
Author(s):  
ANYAKOHA, B.U. ◽  
Odenigbo, C.I. ◽  
Akata, U.C.M
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Brand Image ◽  
Brand Choice ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
State University ◽  
Celebrity Endorsement ◽  
Female Undergraduate ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
The Right ◽  
The University

This study explored the influence exerted by celebrity endorsement on the purchase of slim tea products by female undergraduate students in universities in southeast Nigeria. Specifically, the study aimed to determine the relationship between the brand image of slime tea and celebrity endorsement, identify how celebrity choice influences the brand image of a product, and also examine how female undergraduate students’ choice of brand product is driven by celebrity influence. The population of this study consisted of female undergraduate students in the University of Nigeria Nsukka, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Madonna University Okija, and Ebonyi State University Abakiliki. A multistage sampling technique was used to arrive at a required sample size of 383. I did an oversampling and a total of 400 copies of the questionnaire were distributed and 392 copies of this questionnaire were filled and returned, making for a return rate of 98%. Findings from this study showed that respondents believe that celebrity endorsement can influence their brand choice. And that the choice of celebrity used matters a lot. If an organization fails to provide a positive and strong brand image, it may directly or indirectly affect consumers’ decision-making; as consumers may shift to competitors that offer a better experience. From the findings of this study, it is recommended that advertisers should make use of the right celebrities to enhance the brand image of their products and also consider celebrities whose profession and lifestyle are in sync with the products and services that they are endorsing.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Higher Education and Women Empowerment in Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-84
Author(s):  
Arab Naz ◽  
Faiza Ashraf ◽  
Safia Iqbal
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Women Empowerment ◽  
Design Data ◽  
Critical Dimensions ◽  
Correlational Research ◽  
Higher Education Attainment ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
The University ◽  
The Relationship

Women empowerment is one of the critical dimensions of a feminist perspective. In patriarchal societies, women are oppressed and suppressed; hence higher education is considered a remedy to equip them to deal with issues arising from undue oppression and suppression. This study aimed to find the relationship between the attainment of higher education among women and women empowerment. The study has been carried out in Central Punjab, Pakistan. The study was framed under a correlational research design. Data was collected from a sample of 200 respondents equally selected (50 from each) of four different universities, including the University of Gujrat, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, University of Minhaj, University of Lahore. A stratified random sampling technique has been utilized, whereby 200 samples were questioned through a structured questionnaire. The collected information was analyzed by using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings showed a strong correlation between the attainment of higher education and women empowerment. The correlation was determined among one independent variable (attainment of higher education) and four dependent variables, including the power of decision making, increased political participation, economic independence, respect, and self-esteem.All variables have been found significantly associated with each other, which provides evidence that higher education attainment leads to women empowerment. Based on the findings of the study, it is concluded that higher education plays a significant role in liberating women from oppression and suppression.

scholarly journals Assessing the Cell Phone Behaviours of Undergraduate Regular University Students: Implications for Counselling

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Edjah Jane Odurowaa ◽  
Ankomah Francis ◽  
Eugene Kwarteng-Nantwi
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Mobile Phones ◽  
Cell Phone ◽  
Cell Phones ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Cape Coast ◽  
The University ◽  
Regular Students ◽  
Study Questionnaire

The use of mobile phones has become increasingly popular in recent years and it is more prevalent among university students. The widespread usage of cell phones has attracted the attention of many students, thereby increasing their rate of cell phone dependency. This study aimed to describe cell phone behaviours among undergraduate regular students at the University of Cape Coast. A survey research design was adopted for the study. Through the use of the stratified sampling technique, a sample of 2,061 undergraduate regular students participated in the study. Questionnaire adapted from Choliz’s (2012) Test of Mobile-phone Dependence (TMD) was used. The internal consistency, estimated using McDonald’s omega coefficient, ranged from .84 to .95. Means and standard deviations were used in analyzing the data for the study. The findings of the study revealed that students were prevalent in the use of cell phones in sending text messages, followed by surfing of the internet, length of time spent on the cell phone, and use of cell phone as a source of entertainment. It was recommended among other things that students should consciously regulate their use of cell phones so that it does not jeopardize their academic work.

scholarly journals Job Satisfaction: An Exploratory Study of the Perceptions of University Teachers

2021 ◽  
Vol VI (I) ◽  
pp. 201-212
Author(s):  
Rizwan Ahmad ◽  
Safia Naveed ◽  
Shahid Anjum
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Job Satisfaction Survey ◽  
Correlational Research ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The University ◽  
Prior Permission

This research study was conducted to explore the job satisfaction of university teachers. The study might contribute from theoretical, management and academic perspectives. It was correlational research. The study was delimited to the University of Education Lahore. The population of the study was teachers working at the University of Education Lahore. The Census sampling technique was applied to select the desired sample. The job satisfaction survey developed by Spector was used with prior permission. The validity and reliability of the instrument were insured through pilot testing. The data were collected with prior permission from the concerned authority. Descriptive and inferential statistics were applied to the data. Teachers reported themselves to be satisfied with their jobs. They were found satisfied on the subscales Supervision, coworkers, nature of work, promotion, communication, fringe benefits, pay, contingent rewards, operating procedure, respectively. No significant difference was observed in job satisfaction on the basis of designation, age, qualification, marital status and gender.

scholarly journals A Study on Association between the Perceptions of Principals and Teachers Regarding College Principals’ Leadership Style in Perspective of Situational Leadership Theory

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hina Munir ◽  
◽  
Mumtaz Akhter
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Style ◽  
Situational Leadership ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Leadership Theory ◽  
Job Experience ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Ex Post Facto ◽  
Situational Leadership Theory ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
The University

The current study demonstrates the association between the perceptions of the designations regarding college principals’ leadership style in perspective of situational leadership theory. This article is quantitative in nature and ex-post-facto research design was adopted. The population was comprised of all colleges which are affiliated with the University of the Punjab in Lahore Division. Multistage sampling technique was adopted for selecting sample. Thus, the sample of the study was comprised of 74 college principals and 370 teachers on the basis of their job experience. The instrument of LBA-II Self/Other was adopted. The data was analyzed on SPSS using descriptive and inferential statistics. There was disassociation between the perceptions of the designations regarding the primary, developing and diagnosis leadership style, except the secondary leadership style where was association found between the perceptions of the designations. Whereas, there was no difference in teachers and principal’s perceived leadership style flexibility and effectiveness.

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