Journal of Tertiary Education and Learning, Dec 13, 2023
Recruiting and persuading teachers to stay in their jobs is a key educational challenge in Ghana.... more Recruiting and persuading teachers to stay in their jobs is a key educational challenge in Ghana. Growing demands and expectations on teachers have resulted in higher turnover. Based on this context, the major goal of this study was to assess if job satisfaction predicts the organisational commitment of college of education tutors. To accomplish this goal, this study set out to investigate and produce a hypothesis that explains and specifies the variables of job satisfaction and organisational commitment and the links between these variables. A quantitative cross-sectional survey was utilised to determine if job satisfaction predicts organisational commitment in colleges of education. The study's target demographic was tutors at Ghana's public colleges of education, with a sample size of 319. Questionnaires were used to gather data. The hypothesis was tested using multivariate multiple regression, structural equation modelling, and process analysis. According to the findings of the hypothesis, communication, a sub-dimension of job satisfaction, predicted affective commitment. Once again, co-workers and communication predicted normative commitment. Job satisfaction predicted organisational commitment. Focusing on building good job satisfaction among tutors in Ghana will assist in development of varied degrees of commitment. It is thus concluded that those who are satisfied in their jobs exhibit positive traits like greater performance, improved workflow and increased productivity. The study's findings indicate that job satisfaction was a predictor of organisational commitment among tutors in Ghana. It is therefore recommended that principals and the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission look at ways such as recognition and reward, work-life balance as well as compensation and benefits, co-workers and team dynamics to improve tutor job satisfaction.
British Journal of Multidisciplinary and Advanced Studies
In an era where governments and organisations dedicated to improving education worldwide are conc... more In an era where governments and organisations dedicated to improving education worldwide are concerned about quality teacher education and dominate the national discourse, it is crucial to emphasise teacher quality, gender parity, satisfaction, and commitment. This article examines the role of gender as a moderator between tutor job satisfaction and organisational commitment in Ghanaian Colleges of Education. A research hypothesis was formulated with a cross-sectional survey to guide the study. A sample of 319 tutors was used. Multivariate multiple regression, SEM and Process Analysis were used to test the hypothesis. The study revealed that gender was a significant moderator between job satisfaction and organisational commitment of tutors in Ghana. As a result of this, it was recommended that the governing council focus on factors affecting the extrinsic and intrinsic motivations (job satisfaction) of their tutors so that stronger commitment and greater loyalty may be demonstrated ...
Taking a Retrospect Look at our Sandwich Education: Quality or Quantity?
All Nations University Journal of Applied Thought, 2020
The current study investigated the outlook of sandwich programmes from the lenses of students, ba... more The current study investigated the outlook of sandwich programmes from the lenses of students, based on the acceptability of the programme, quality of the teaching and learning process as well as the challenges sandwich students face. With a survey research design, 250 sandwich students answered questions on the three constructs. At the end of the study, the researchers found evidence that there were no significant differences in the acceptability of sandwich programme, quality of sandwich programmes, challenges of sandwich students, based on gender as well as age. Males and females as well as older and younger students provided similar responses. Secondly, there was a significant difference in the three constructs, based on programme of study. Students offering different programmes provided different information. Thirdly, out of the three constructs, the challenges that sandwich students face had a significant difference in terms of their employment status. Students who were employ...
The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies, 2019
This study was to seek the opinion of teachers and students on school-based factors that affect e... more This study was to seek the opinion of teachers and students on school-based factors that affect education and completion in Sekyere South District and the Asante Mampong Municipality of Ghana. The population for the study was teachers and students selected from nine circuits in these two-study areas. In all one thousand and eighty teachers and students were sampled to take part in the study. Questionnaire was used for data collection. Data was analysed descriptively using frequencies and percentages, means and standard deviation. The study revealed that school location, inadequate learning materials, lack of well-equipped school libraries were some of the factors affecting students' education and completion in these educational directorates. The study recommends that the district and municipal directorates of education and other stakeholders in education take it upon themselves to educate students on the adverse effects of truancy and reducing large class size in addition to providing learning resources. Teacher and student motivation are crucial in enhancing optimal performance and quality education. Hence, educational stakeholders in the study area should strategize to reward hard working teachers to enable them give of their best to step up performance in school and ensure school completion. It is also recommended that periodic workshops should be organized for teachers, to educate them on best practices in education today to improve education and school completion in the study area.
International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, 2018
Time is an intangible resource and one of the major features of human development. Thus, instruct... more Time is an intangible resource and one of the major features of human development. Thus, instructional time should be used efficiently to enhance both the teaching and learning processes. This study sought to ascertain the association between instructional time misuse and students' academic achievement. The study was a descriptive survey and the views of 326 respondents comprising 322 teachers, 3 headmasters and 1 headmistress from the four Senior High Schools in the Ashanti Mampong municipality of Ghana were sought using a self-developed questionnaire. The study revealed that misuse of instructional time has an adverse effect on the academic performance of students. Also, the findings of the study established that where there are high prevalence rate maternity leave, sick leave, absenteeism and lateness maximum usage of instructional time is hindered. Again, the study found a negative relationship between misuse of instructional time and students' academic achievement hence we failed to reject the hypothesis that guided the study. Based on the research findings, it is recommended that the Government, the Ministry of Education and stakeholders in education should ensure the efficient and effective usage of instructional time at the Senior High Schools to be specific. Also, headmasters/headmistresses should be exposed to appropriate management style and leadership technique to see to the judicious utilization of instructional time.
The capitation grant policy is one of the most vital educational policies which is aimed at reduc... more The capitation grant policy is one of the most vital educational policies which is aimed at reducing the high illiteracy rate in the country. This study sought to evaluate the relationship between the capitation grant policy and enrollments of students at the basic level. The study was a descriptive survey and the views of 100 respondents were sought using a self-developed questionnaire. Eighty-nine (89) of the respondents comprising head teachers, assistant head teachers and teachers were randomly sampled while eleven (11) GES officials involving circuit supervisors, the Head of Inspectorate Division and the Municipal Director of Education were purposively chosen to participate in the study. The study revealed that capitation grant programme relates to access to basic education, students’ enrollment and school administration. Also, the findings of the study established no significant relationship between the capitation grant programme and gender enrollment, hence we failed to rejec...
The central theme of this paper discusses the role of character education on students' behaviour.... more The central theme of this paper discusses the role of character education on students' behaviour. It first explores the background of character education and the reason to give it the needed attention in recent times. Though character education has been taught for decades, character and moral problems still persist in alarming proportions in our schools and the larger society. Lots of people agree that we need to reinforce character education to improve students' moral as well as academic life. This study provides a theoretical framework using the psychology of moral development. Again, the study looks at the nature of character education in the global sense and how the concept was pursued during the pre-colonial, colonial and postcolonial periods in Ghana. With the spate of indiscipline in our schools and societies how could character education be explored to stem the canker. The study recommends among others that character education should be taught based on harmonious religious, cultural and societal trajectories in our schools and the larger society. Furthermore, policy makers in education should endeavour to implement in schools character education through the collective efforts of all social institutions such as the home, religious bodies and the mass media be integrated as an approach to resolve moral dilemmas and indisciplinary behaviours confronting students and the society.
This study was to find out the support offered by the school community in addressing challenges f... more This study was to find out the support offered by the school community in addressing challenges faced by rural basic schools in the Assin South District of Ghana. The sample for the study consisted ten basic school headteachers, one hundred and forty teachers, and ten Parent Teacher Association chairpersons. The mixed method design was adopted. Respondents were selected using the purposive and convenience sampling procedures. Again, the study used questionnaire and interview guide as instruments for data collection.The study showed that the community support in education was significantly related to pupils' access and enrolment in basic education. Again, this study revealed that community support in the Assin South district related to school management. Furthermore, it was evident from the study that, there was a significant difference among the scores of schools with very good, good and poor community support in schools development programmes. Therefore, the hypothesis which state that the community support in school have significant effect on basic schools development in the Assin South District was supported. Based on the findings and conclusions the following recommendations were given:The District Education Oversight Committee should endeavour to educate stakeholders on their roles and responsibilities in educational management in the district during school durbars. The Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service should make it a policy the need for communities to support schools in their jurisdiction in areas such as building, maintaining and managing the schools.The Parent Teacher Association and the community leaders can build an environment in their areas through active concern and support for improving the quality of education. In doing this there should be good communication between the school and community. Regular parent-teacher meetings explaining the value of education. With this, parents will know the performance of their children on regular basis and if there is any shortfall, take remedial action for improving their children's education.
International Journal of Secondary Education, 2020
The novel coronavirus disease is a global pandemic and gradually teachers are beginning to find t... more The novel coronavirus disease is a global pandemic and gradually teachers are beginning to find themselves on the frontline of educational delivery as lots of countries, including Ghana, ease up restrictions and reopen schools. The main aim of this article was to present evidence to validate teachers' role as frontline workers amid rising cases of COVID-19. Also, we looked at the measures the government put in place prior to the reopening visa -vis their adequacy. Again, we examined reasons for the emerging increase in cases of COVID-19 infections among teachers and strategies to overcome this problem. So far, available evidence suggest that about 24% of teachers are being increasingly infected with the novel disease. Major factors accounting for COVID-19 infections among teachers include inadequate preparation before reopening of schools, a lack of understanding of the epidemiology of the disease, unavailability of PPEs, and psychological stress. We, therefore recommend that protection of students, teachers and non-teaching staff should be of topmost priority of the government through the education and training, provision of appropriate incentives, provision of PPEs and the requisite psychological support.
This study focused on tutors‟ satisfaction and engagement in curriculum reforms in colleges of ed... more This study focused on tutors‟ satisfaction and engagement in curriculum reforms in colleges of education in Ghana. The sample size was 127 tutors who responded to a questionnaire. The analyses made use of descriptive statistics and descriptions. The study found that the level of tutors‟ satisfaction with curriculum reforms is good. All the questionnaire items had a mean response of 1.7 and above which shows that these items significantly constitute satisfaction and engagement in curriculum reforms. The results further showed that support structures or systems and resources are needed to strengthen the curriculum reforms. This include training programmes and upgrading of courses. Again, it came to light that adequate human resource is needed to augment the existing ones. Furthermore, facilities for the smooth running of the reforms must also be in place. The importance of tutors‟ taking part in curriculum reforms was found to be necessary, which include contributing to knowledge shar...
Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, Apr 30, 2018
The purpose of this research was to investigate the effects of parents' socio-economic status on ... more The purpose of this research was to investigate the effects of parents' socio-economic status on the academic performance of Yamfo Anglican Senior High School Students in the Tano North District of the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana. In order to have an adequate representation of the population of the study, eighty (80) students were selected from the second year class using a simple random sampling technique. The total population of second year class was 213 students. The study was a survey type and therefore a self-designed questionnaire was adopted to collect data. The data was therefore analysed via simple frequencies, tables and percentages. The socio-economic status of parents for this study was denoted by parents' educational level, parents' occupational level, parents' income level and parental care. The findings of the study were that, parents' educational level, parents' occupational level, parents' income level and parental care have an effect on the academic performance of students of Yamfo Senior High School. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that unemployment should be controlled. Also, needy but brilliant students should be provided with scholarships, free textbooks and stationery. In addition, government should take steps to raise the socio-economic status of its citizenry.
The purpose of the current study was to identify the perception of Sandwich students on the recog... more The purpose of the current study was to identify the perception of Sandwich students on the recognition of the Sandwich programmes, employability of Sandwich graduates and the prospects of the Sandwich programmes. The researchers used descriptive survey as the research design. The questionnaire was planted online on respondents’ WhatsApp platform to collect data on the variables. In all, 220 students were used in the study. At the end of the study, the researchers found that the Sandwich mode of learning has become an integral part of tertiary education. Second, there seem to be some level of discrimination against Sandwich graduates as compared to graduates from the regular mode. Third, the prospects of Sandwich programmes run in institutions, to a greater extent, will be determined by the recognition of the school as well as the ability of its graduates to get employment. The implication for practice is discussed.
School heads as senior executives are thought to provide the institution ethical tone at the top ... more School heads as senior executives are thought to provide the institution ethical tone at the top to impact on subordinates. As a result, the study investigated how heads ethical leadership and teacher professional values influence students’ academic achievement, using a survey of 370 respondents in senior high schools in the Northern Region of Ghana. Questionnaires were used to collect data and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. It emerged from the study that ethical leadership practice of school heads and unadulterated professional values are fundamental to teachers, students and the entire school organization. Results from the study showed that mentorship, honesty and trust were core ethical leadership attributes of heads. The current study and other empirical research points to the fact that teacher professional values including reliability, professionalism and trust are keen in teacher’s career success. The study recommends that practicing and prospective hea...
School heads as senior executives are thought to provide the institution ethical tone at the top ... more School heads as senior executives are thought to provide the institution ethical tone at the top to impact on subordinates. As a result, the study investigated how heads ethical leadership and teacher professional values influence students’ academic achievement, using a survey of 370 respondents in senior high schools in the Northern Region of Ghana. Questionnaires were used to collect data and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. It emerged from the study that ethical leadership practice of school heads and unadulterated professional values are fundamental to teachers, students and the entire school organization. Results from the study showed that mentorship, honesty and trust were core ethical leadership attributes of heads. The current study and other empirical research points to the fact that teacher professional values including reliability, professionalism and trust are keen in teacher’s career success. The study recommends that practicing and prospective hea...
The central theme of this paper discusses the role of character education on students' behaviour.... more The central theme of this paper discusses the role of character education on students' behaviour. It first explores the background of character education and the reason to give it the needed attention in recent times. Though character education has been taught for decades, character and moral problems still persist in alarming proportions in our schools and the larger society. Lots of people agree that we need to reinforce character education to improve students' moral as well as academic life. This study provides a theoretical framework using the psychology of moral development. Again, the study looks at the nature of character education in the global sense and how the concept was pursued during the pre-colonial, colonial and post-colonial periods in Ghana. With the spate of indiscipline in our schools and societies how could character education be explored to stem the canker. The study recommends among others that character education should be taught based on harmonious religious, cultural and societal trajectories in our schools and the larger society. Furthermore, policymakers in education should endeavour to implement in schools character education through the collective efforts of all social institutions such as the home, religious bodies and the mass media be integrated as an approach to resolve moral dilemmas and indisciplinary behaviours confronting students and the society.
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