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The role of educational supervision in improving quality education in the Bosomtwe District

The purpose of the study was to investigate the supervisory practices of supervisors in public schools in the Bosomtwe district as well as examine the relationship between supervisory practices and quality assurance in the schools. Glickman, Gordon and Ross-Gordon (2009) developmental supervision served as the theoretical framework of the study. The descriptive survey research design within the positivists’ quantitative methodology was used to collect numeric data with structured questionnaires. A sample was 338, comprising 68 education supervisors, and 270 teachers. However, 300 questionnaires were completely filled and returned, representing a response rate of 88.8%. The sample was selected through census and proportionate stratified random sampling techniques. With the aid of the Statistical Package for Service Solution version 26, descriptive (mean, standard deviation) and inferential statistics (Pearson correlation) were used to analyse the data. The study found that even though the supervisors practiced a mix of supervision in the schools, they practiced the non-directive supervision most, and followed by the directive control supervision, directive informational supervision, and collaborative supervision respectively. The study further discovered that there was a significant positive relationship between supervisory practices and quality assurance in the schools. Based on these findings, the study recommended that Ghana Education Service through the Bosomtwe Education Directorate should organize refresher training programmes for supervisors on the effective practice of supervision to enable them to balance and implement their supervisory practices so as to ensure quality assurance in schools.

Source: UEW
The role of fashion designers in the sustainance of the garment and textiles industries in Ghana a case study of Tumu in the Sissala East District

The main purpose of the study was to assess the role of fashion designers in the sustenance of the garment and textiles industries in Ghana. The research design for the study is case study. Qualitative research methods were used for the study. The population for the study involved fashion designers, customers in fashion shops in the Tumu the Sissala East District. The research used the random sampling technique to select 66 respondents for the study. Questionnaires were the main research instrument used for data collection. Statistical package for social sciences version 18 was used to analyse data. Data was presented using Tables and figures to display findings. The study findings concluded that the role of fashion designers is to use intelligent fashion designs to reduce the social and environmental impact of a fashion product’s lifecycle, to create a longer-lasting and better-functioning product, thereby reducing the need to replace clothes often, to consider the environmental effects of the colours and prints they choose for their fashion collection. Moreover, the study results concluded that the challenges faced by fashion designers are the brand imitation of fashion design and piracy, lack of funds to expand the fashion design business, lack of records keeping practices among fashion designers, inability to reduce the amount of solid and hazardous waste in packaging are challenges affecting fashion designers in the industry. To sustain development and growth of the fashion industry, the stakeholders in the fashion industry must check brand imitation of fashion design and piracy to improve profitability in the fashion design industry, fashion designers must be encouraged to reduce the amount of solid and hazardous waste in their packaging, fashion designers must keep proper records of transactions to improve the business, the banks, Microfinance and financial institutions must provide flexible loans to fashion designers to expand their business.

Source: UEW
The role of female smallholder farmers in achieving food security in Ghana A case study of the Bosome Freho and Saboba Districts

Women are regarded as key players in the socioeconomic development of societies. Similarly, female smallholder farmers are key contributors to production and food security around the world. However, several impediments challenge the efforts of women including smallholder farmers to effectively contribute to socioeconomic development. This study, therefore, explored the current level of food security among female smallholder farmers and how female smallholder farmers could help improve food security issues by identifying the possible challenges and prospects. The study adopted the descriptive and comparative research design and the mixed method approach. Simple random and purposive sampling techniques were used to select the respondents for the study. the study collected primary data with the aid of a closed and opened ended questionnaire. Descriptive statistics was adopted to analyze the data for the study. The study found that the majority of female smallholder farmers experience low food secure. It was also discovered that challenges such as lack of access to farmlands, lack of access to credit, poor storage systems, lack access of ready market and usage of traditional farming tools impede the effort of female smallholder farmers to contribute to food security in Ghana. The study further found that the government of Ghana and some non-governmental organizations have initiated policies to empower female smallholder farmers. However, these strategies have not had the desired impact on female smallholder farmers. The study makes some recommendations which include; the provision of effective training and education on modern farming practices, equipping female smallholder farmers with entrepreneurial skills, encouraging the formation of farmer’s associations among female smallholder farmers and creation of food security awareness among female smallholder farmers.

Source: UEW
The role of financial reporting and auditing in enhancing corporate governance evidence from the University of Education, winneba

The purpose of the study was to assess the role of financial reporting and auditing in enhancing corporate governance in University of Education, Winneba. Descriptive research design was used. Questionnaire was the instrument used to gather data for the study. The data from the questionnaire were analyzed using simple descriptive frequency count and percentages. Regarding the role of financial reporting in enhancing corporate governance at University of Education, it was found that in UEW, financial reporting standards are effective and help in the reduction of operational and administrative costs. Financial reporting standards in UEW promote transparency and accountability. Financial reporting standards by finance officers, heads of departments and administrators safeguards against servicers and contractors that provide inferior workmanship. Furthermore financial reporting standards play a tremendous role in upsurging budgetary saving; hence have the power to increase profitability. It also emerged from the study that financial reporting standards promote trust and commitment between UEW and its suppliers. Finally, the study revealed that UEW adopts financial reporting standards that ensure that materials products and services continue to be available. Concerning the role of auditing in enhancing corporate governance at University of Education. The findings suggests that auditing in UEW is independent and complies with professional standards and helps evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls. Also in UEW auditing acts as a watchdog for financial operations and financial reporting practices and serves as a yardstick to ensure well-identified, estimated, and realistic budgets. The findings further prove that effective internal audit function can play a significant role within the corporate governance framework of UEW. Finally, it emerged from the study that internal auditors keep a close relationship with management and advise management on how to improve operations. The study recommended that finance officers, heads of department, senior administrators and management should always support the financial reporting and auditing processes because it is central in enhancing transparency and accountability with the university. Positive relationships should be built by finance officers, heads of department, senior administrators and management. This will help them to ensure good financial management and effective auditing to enable the institution achieve its aims, goals and objectives.

Source: UEW
The role of hiplife music in the development of physical fitness among students of Mab

This study investigated the role of hip life music in the development of physical fitness among students of Mabang Senior High Technical School. A quantitative research approach was used for the study. The research techniques used were the descriptive method. The significance of the study was that it would help to create awareness of the usage of Ghanaian Hiplife music in particular as an activity for teaching physical fitness practical lessons, improve teacher’s pedagogy of teaching physical fitness parameters and improve literature on the use of music in physical fitness parameters in Ghana. Four research questions were raised. The instruments used were class attendance rate and time of reporting for class, endurance tests and questionnaire. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics. Results revealed that 90% of teacher respondents indicated that they agreed that music helps in the teaching and learning of physical fitness activities. However, only 20% of the teachers responded that they used music to enhance their physical fitness classes even though they were aware of the role music plays in the teaching and learning of physical fitness activities. Fifty percent of the respondents stated that they would prefer using hip life music for their physical education classes. There was a statistically significant difference of the participation rates of students who were taught using music and those who were taught without music on the endurance tests. Those who were taught using music participated better and longer on the tests. The teachers’ knowledge and repertoire of Ghanaian music also helped in the planning of the activities. Frequencies, percentages, tables, and figures were used to analyze the responses. Some recommendations were made to further the use of Hip life music in the development of physical fitness among students.

Source: UEW
The role of hiplife music in the development of physical fitness among students of Mabang Senior High Technical School Ashanti region

This study investigated the role of hip life music in the development of physical fitness among students of Mabang Senior High Technical School. A quantitative research approach was used for the study. The research techniques used were the descriptive method. The significance of the study was that it would help to create awareness of the usage of Ghanaian Hiplife music in particular as an activit y for teaching physical fitness practical lessons, improve teacher’s pedagogy of teaching physical fitness parameters and improve literature on the use of music in physical fitness parameters in Ghana. Four research questions were raised. The instruments used were class attendance rate and time of reporting for class, endurance tests and questionnaire questionnaire. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics. Results revealed that 90% of teacher respondents indicated that they agreed that music helps in the teaching and learning of physical fitness activities. However, only 20% of the teachers responded that they used music to enhance their physical fitness classes even though they were aware of the role music plays in the teaching and learning of physical fitness activities. Fifty percent of the respondents stated that they would prefer using hip life music for their physical education classes. There was a statistically significant difference of the participation rates of students who were taught using music and those who were taught without music on the endurance tests. Those who were taught using music participated better and longer on the tests. The teachers’ knowledge and repertoire of Ghanaian music also helped in the planning of the activities. Frequencies, percentages, tables, and figures were used to analyze the responses. Some recommendations were made to further the use of Hip life music in the development of physical fitness among students.

Source: UEW
The role of interpersonal communication in promoting professional growth: a phenomenological study of persons with disability at the Sene West District

The purpose of the study is to assess the role of interpersonal communication in promoting professional growth: a phenomenological study of persons with disability at the Sene West District. The specific objectives of the study were to identify the lived experiences of persons living with disabilities and examine the strategies persons living with disability use in communicating. Qualitative research methodology using the phenomenological approach was employed to attain the research objectives The participants of the study were ten (10) and were drawn using the purposive sampling procedure. Qualitative data were collected using audiotaping of interviews and using the semi structured interviews. Findings from the study indicated that participants have diverse forms of training that helps them to do their work. It was also found that the PwDs found it difficult to get closer to community leaders to give them information and that they live with very difficult and horrific experiences. The study further revealed that, interpersonal communication has enhanced professional growth of some persons with disability. It is therefore recommended that there must be effective communication skills developed among persons with disabilities that are significant for achieving excellence and increased productivity and performance in PWDs; hence management of various organizations should take it upon themselves to train more interpreters and give all the necessary support to such persons.

Source: UEW
The role of interpersonal relationships among opinion leaders in the development of education, a case study of Kintampo North Municipality

The aim of this study is to examine the role of interpersonal relationship among opinion leaders in the development of education in the Kintampo North Municipality with the purpose of identifying the factors militating against interpersonal relationship and finding amicable solutions for the improvement of education. Also, the purpose is to find out whether the role of interpersonal relationship among opinion leaders positively or adversely affecting the development of education in Kintampo North Municipality. A sample size of 30, involving 20 teachers, four clergy and six traditional leaders were selected using purposive sampling which is a nonrandom sampling technique from Kintampo North Municipality. Question and interview guides were used to solicit data from the participants selected. Four research questions were set. The data was analyzed manually by using case-study located within the interpretive-qualitative framework. Data was prepared across the respondents, immersed, transcribed, themes generated and described. The result informed us that a tripartite model of relationship were used to find amicable solution to disunity among opinion leaders. Semi-structured interviews and questionnaires were the data collection instruments used. The researcher has also explained the research process, research paradigms, choice of methods and the actual direction of the study. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that interpersonal relationship among opinion leaders and community development should be captured in the national education curriculum and be taught in school starting from the Junior High Schools.

Source: UEW
The role of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in teachers’ leadership for learning within Aboabo educational circuit

The study sought to ascertain the role of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in teachers‟ Leadership for Learning within Aboabo Educational Circuit. The researcher sought to: found out whether a significant relationship existed between teachers‟ intrinsic motivation and Leadership for Learning within Aboabo Educational Circuit, establish whether correlation between teachers‟ extrinsic motivation and Leadership for Learning within Aboabo Educational Circuit is significant, and determine whether a significant difference existed between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation of teachers within Aboabo Educational Circuit in terms of Leadership for Learning. The researcher used correlational design for the study. The instrument was pre-tested and reliability was acceptable at .863 alpha value. The researcher used Spearman‟s rho correlation and Wilcoxon Sign-Ranks test as analytical tools to analyse data gathered from 27 teachers through the use of a questionnaire. It was found that there is no significant relationship between Intrinsic Teachers‟ Motivation and Leadership for Learning. Similarly, it was found that Extrinsic Teachers‟ Motivation has no significant correlation with Leadership for Learning within Aboabo Educational Circuit. The study established a significant difference between Intrinsic Teachers‟ Motivation and Extrinsic Teachers‟ Motivation within Aboabo Educational Circuit. It is recommended that officers within Aboabo Educational Circuit should provide teaching resources such as Teachers‟ Guide, Lesson Note Books and whiteboard markers to make classroom teaching interesting and attractive. Moreover, School Management Committees within Aboabo Educational Circuit should assist in the provision of accommodation for teachers. Moreover, education officers should begin to have periodic interaction with teachers to give them feedback on their performance.

Source: UEW
Role of job autonomy and employee-centric technology on employee performance

This study seeks to address this gap by investigating the role of job autonomy and employee-centric technology in shaping employee performance within organisational contexts. The study used a simple random sampling procedure to select 776 participants for the study. SmartPLS v4 software was used in this study to apply the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), a statistical technique to analyse the respondents’ data. The finding indicates that job autonomy has a significant and positive impact on increased productivity, enhanced job satisfaction and simultaneous innovation behaviour. More so, employee-centric technology has a significant and positive impact on increased productivity, enhanced job satisfaction and simultaneous innovation behaviour. Further, the finding shows that the interaction between job autonomy and employee-centric technology has a significant and positive impact on increased productivity and enhanced job satisfaction. However, the interaction has no significant and positive impact on simultaneous innovation behaviour. These findings generate valuable knowledge that informs organizational practices, improves employee well-being, and drives innovation in the workplace. Detailed policy and practice implications were discussed.

Source: UEW
The role of language games in the teaching of reading among Basic Four pupils of new Tafo-Akim Seventh-Day Adventist Primary School

The purpose of the study was to find out the role of language games in the teaching of reading among Basic Four Pupils of New-Tafo Akim Seventh Day Adventist Primary School in the East- Akim Municipality. Action research design was employed for the study. The study sample was made up 36 teachers and 30 pupils. Test, questionnaire, observation and interview were used to solicit information from the respondents. The instruments covered three main aspects: causes of reading inability of primary four pupils, effects of reading inability on primary four pupils and the role of language game in improving the reading skills of primary four pupils. The data collected were analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS 16). Frequency counts and percentages were used for all the items on the survey. The responses from the interviewees were put into themes for analysis. The study revealed that prior to the language games the pupils reading was poor. This was ascertained during the pre-intervention results. The study attested to the fact that language games improved the reading skills of pupils. The post-test results indicate that the performance of students enhanced after the intervention. The study recommends that Curriculum developers should make communicative activities such as language games an integral part of the curriculum. Teachers should be encouraged to receive refresher courses on pedagogical skills on the teaching of the English language especially on how to teach reading as well as new modes and techniques for effective teaching and learning.

Source: UEW
The Role of Listener’s Response Tokens Mm and Oh: The Case of Ga

This paper aims to examine the functions of ‘Oh’ and ‘Mm’ as used in Ga, a Kwa language that is spoken in the southern part of Ghana. There has been linguistic research in Ga and there is still the interest to study the language. Currently, to the best of our knowledge, there is no study we know of, that specifically explores response token in Ga from the point of linguistics. The two response tokens mm and oh as found in natural conversation recorded in Ga form the basis for linguistic analysis in this study. We chose the two tokens because of their contribution to meaning and various contextual nuances they reveal. Response token is referred to as the verbal and non-verbal behavior of listeners in response to his or her co-conversationalist’s talk. These tokens could be particles such as, right, yes, yeah, mm…, oh, and connectives such as, so, because and but . The aim of the research is to: (i) analyze the role of “Mm” and “oh” in the Ga language. (ii) analyze errors in using the particles if there is any. We adopt the conversational analysis coupled with the descriptive and interpretive approach in analyzing the study. After the analysis, oh is used as pure surprise and a mitigator while mm is used as a brief request for clarification and agreement of what the speaker said. However, the study identified an error in the use of oh. Keywords: Backchannel, listener’s response, response token

Source: UEW
The role of literature (prose) in the written composition of first year students at Asuom senior high school

This research is a case study in Asuom Senior High School in the Kwaebibirem Municipality, Eastern Region. The objective of this study was to identify the role of learning prose in the written compositions of first year students in ASEC. It also sought to see the impact of the literature-based approach in the composition writings of students. To achieve this, the researcher employed the qualitative design and the instruments used to collect data were; interviews, lesson observations, pre-test and posttest after an intervention treatment. Sixty students took part in the study, thirty students as experiment group and thirty students as control group, together with four teachers of English language. The findings of the study indicated that majority of teachers used traditional approaches to teach written composition and students’ performance was low. The findings also revealed that the literature-based approach was effective in the teaching of written composition to students. In light of these findings, the researcher recommends that teachers employ approaches that are learner-centered and processoriented like the literature-based approach to improve on their students’ writing ski

Source: UEW