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Ȏ pays, mon beau peuple! de sembène ousmane une reecriture de gouverneurs de la rosee de jacques roumain

This study focuses on Ousmane Sembène’s novel “Ȏ pays, mon beau peuple!” as an attempt to rewrite Jacques Roumain’s “Gouverneurs de la rosée”. It aims first to demonstrate that the two stories are modern epics. Moreover, the other is an attempt to reset the struggle of liberation from colonial domination and exploitation within the Marxist revolutionary theory. In doing so, we used the comparative analysis approach to establish the major similarities, and differences between the two. The Marxist, postcolonial and intertextuality theories support the study. Our analysis indicates that Jacques Roumain did not find a lasting solution to the exploitation and oppression of the people of Fonds-Rouge with his pacifism. This prompted Sembène to take over to fill the gap left by his predecessor. We thus conclude that Sembène Ousmane’s position is in line with Frantz Fanon and the likes who think that only revolutionary violence in unity can liberate dominated people from colonial exploitation.

Source: UEW
Packaging design in the marketing mix, perspectives of advertising agency managers

The study examines the perspectives of advertising agency managers about packaging design i n t he marketing mix. P ackaging de sign i s a n i mportant c omponent of t he marketing m ix w ith p otential to contribute significantly to th e m arketing p rocess. Using the q ualitative r esearch approach, i n-depth i nterviews w ere c onducted on purposively s ampled a dvertising a gency m anagers i n G hana e specially i nvolved in creative work, and the result was subjected to thematic analysis. It was found out that packaging design contributes to the marketing process as part of product branding; it also e nhances ‘ sellability’, a nd communicates pe rtinent p roduct information a bout product to its target. The main factors considered in packaging design are the target market f or the pr oduct, a nd ne ed t o e nsure or iginality a nd i nnovation. F rom t he perspective of cr eative advertising agency m anagers, the b rand o wners m ake t he major packaging design decisions, hence, receiving a good brief from brand owners is a prerequisite for effective packaging. Meanwhile, effective packaging design must be informative a nd i nstructive. T he study c oncludes t hat packaging design is a n indispensable promotional activity in the marketing mix with strategic and functional roles. H owever, cr eating ef fective p ackaging d esign r equires a cl ose co llaboration between brand owners and their agencies.

Source: UEW
Packaging trends in Ghana

Sale ratio is vividly dictated by equal open product exposure to consumer attention. In these situations, the determining factor of sale is the quality of packaging. Since madein- Ghana products remain integral part of our daily life in Ghana, it is therefore high time that practitioners of the industry presented it safe to the consumer by packaging them very well. On the market where local products stand in contrast with foreign ones, packaging deficiencies of local products stand out. The ultimate goal of increasing sale is however achieved through attractive packaging structure and quality content. This thesis seeks to achieve the quality role packaging play in the marketability of products on Ghanaian markets. The descriptive method of qualitative approach is purposely employed to describe the procedures and processes in designing and constructing packages. The general design of the pack should be underpinned with functions of a package (protect, preserve, promote, contain and handle), with good surface graphics, attractive but reduced colours, illustrations presenting a true and honest picture of the content, the shape should provide convenience in handling, easy for refilling and the ability to stand or with low support. For the purpose of this research, paper card is used as a suitable package material for the selected products (alchoholic beverage; pito, palm wine, akpeteshie, fruit juice; mango and pineapple juice, traditional herbal medicine; typhoid medicine). This research is carried out in the Eastern and Greater Accra regions of Ghana. The main sample and sampling technique adopted for the study was purposive sampling. Interview guide, observation checklist were the main instruments used to collect data. A structured interview guide was used to collect data from 30 respondents. However, findings reveal that plastic reduces the potency of herbal medicine after a while in the sun. This act affects most of our locally produced products as they are displayed in the open under the sun for sale. Also, the study reveals that producers of locally manufactured products such as akpeteshie, pito, palm wine and traditional herbal medicine package their products using second hand bottles scavenged from the environment. Finally, some locally produced alcoholic beverage such as palm wine, akpeteshie and pito are consumed the same old traditional way despite the health implications. The study concludes that various packaging materials such as glass bottles, plastic containers, polythene bags used to package locally manufactured goods are industrial products and Ghanaian local producers consider these packaging materials to be more expensive and would increase cost of production.The study recommends that durable paper card material for packaging is encouraged because it is cheaper, easy to come by, easy to manipulate without heavy machinery, will allow for easy storage, clear labeling, no leakages, wouldn’t add additional cost to production and will make products consumer friendly. This will make the entrepreneur reach the aim of consumer satisfaction and hence maximize sales.

Source: UEW
Paragraph writing in the essays of senior high school students- the case of SHS in the Savannah Region

The main purpose of this study was to assess students’ paragraph writing problems. The study was carried out in Bole Senior High School and St. Anthony of Padua Senior High/Technical School with special reference to final year students in focus. Case study design and purposive sampling technique were used to address the problem. A sample size of (280) was used. The study employed data collection instruments such as document analysis, open ended questionnaire, interviews, and classroom observation. The data were analyzed qualitatively. The study identified problems of organization, unity, adequacy, topic sentences, supporting sentences, concluding sentences and capitalization as the major paragraph writing problems students encounter. In addition, factors that were affecting students’ paragraph writing were found to be students’ related factors such as lack of knowledge of strategic use, students’ writing apprehension, lack of vocabulary and lack of regular practice, and teachers’ related factors such as teachers’ ways of giving feedback. Therefore, since paragraph writing is a skill that could be improved through sufficient practicing, students of Bole Senior High School and St. Anthony of Padua Senior High/Technical School should be given the opportunity of learning and practicing features of good paragraphing to effectively use them to write paragraphs.

Source: UEW
Parental attitude towards female-child education at the Sampa Central Circuit in the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana

The purpose of this study was to examine the parental attitude towards female-child education at the Central Circuit Sampa. Mixed method approach was used for this study. The target population for the study comprised teachers, pupils and parents in Junior High Schools at the Central Circuit Sampa. Respondents were 240 consisted 30 teachers, 190 students and 20 parents. Descriptive statistics involving the use of frequency, percentages and pie chart were used to present the data. The findings of the study revealed that parental attitude towards female-child education negatively impacted girl child education in the Central Circuit Sampa. The results also indicated that there were also some factors militating negatively against girl-child education such as ignorance, economic factor, single parenting and early marriage. The researcher recommended that sensitization and advocacy campaign of the advantages of female education should be highly embarked upon by Central Circuit Sampa. Also, the Circuit with the help of government and non-governmental organizations should institute economic empowerment measures in communities in order to limit other economic factors.

Source: UEW
Parental attitude towards female-child education in the Kintampo north municipality

The purpose of this study was to examine the parental attitude towards female-child education in the Kintampo North Municipality. Respondents were two hundred and forty (240). This consists of thirty (30) teachers, one hundred students 190 students and twenty (20) parents. Two methods of data analysis were adopted, first, descriptive statistics involving the use of frequency, percentages and pie chart were used to present the data use to present data collected. The frequency was then converted into tabular representation to help establish the direction of the responds and conclusion drawn. A descriptive survey design was used. The target population for the study comprised teachers, pupils and parents in some selected schools in JHS Three (3) in Kintampo North Municipality. The findings of the study revealed that parental attitude towards femalechild education negatively impacted girl child education in the Kintampo North Municipal. The results also indicated that there were also some factors militating negatively against girl-child education such as ignorance, economic factor, single parenting and early marriage. In the light of the research findings, the researcher recommends that sensitization and advocacy campaign of the advantages of female education should be highly embarked upon by government. And also, government and non-governmental organizations should institute economic empowerment measures in communities in order to limit other economic factors.

Source: UEW
Parental attitude towards girl-child education in the Birim Central Municipality in the Eastern Region of Ghana

In this study we examined the parental attitudes towards the education of the girlchild in the Birim Central Municipality in the Eastern Region of Ghana. The study was conducted with a sample of 140 respondents, who were made up of parents and girls in the Senior High Schools in the study area. The sample was drawn through the purposive sampling technique. The mixed methods were used in data analysis and presentation. The result of the study revealed that respondents still exhibited some negative attitudes towards the education of the girl-child in the area of study due to economic and other forms of hardships. In spite of these, it is evident that the parents did not allow these to prevent them from taking a keen interest in the education of the girl-child. The study revealed an inconsistency between the attitudes of respondents and their actual behaviour towards the education of the girl-child. Thus, the majority of the respondents (90%) considered the education of the girl-child as very important whereas the same percentage of respondents (90%) revealed that educating the girlchild was a waste of investment. It is recommended that the ministry of education and other relevant stakeholders in education should continuously educate the people to totally eradicate any negative attitudes towards the education of the girl-child in the study area. It is further recommended that fathers in the study area should take their responsibility of catering for the educational needs of the girl-child seriously so that together we can build a better and developed nation for the future.

Source: UEW
Parental attitude towards public basic schools in Sefwi Wiawso municipality

The study investigated parental attitude towards public basic school in Sefwi Wiawso Municipality. It aimed at looking for the reasons why parents who have their children in the public basic schools ignore their responsibilities in educating their children. Mixed method was used in the study. Purposive sampling was used to select the respondents while simple random sampling method was used to select the schools which were used for the study. Questionnaire and interview guide were instruments used to gather data in this study. Simple frequency counts and percentages were used to analyze the quantitative data while the qualitative data was analyzed thematically. Parental involvement in the education of children in the public basic schools in Sefwi Wiawso Municipality was low. Low academic performance of the public basic schools, negative attitude of teachers towards work and misappropriation of funds by school authorities were the key school factors that contributed to the low participation or involvement of parents in the activities of the public basic schools. Low educational level, large family size, marital status, weak economic background and nature of parents‟ occupation were the socio-economic factors that influenced the lukewarm attitude of parents towards the activities of the public basic schools. Based on the findings, it is recommended that the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) should organise programmes to educate parents on the need to involve themselves fully in the education of their children. Again, the inspectorate division of the Municipal Education Directorate should strengthen their supervision to enable teachers in the public schools perform their duties as expected of them. Also, the government in collaboration with private individuals and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) should come out with policies and programmes such as skill training, job creation, non-formal education to support parents to provide good education for their children.

Source: UEW
Parental involvement and its influence on academic performance of basic school learners in Saltpond circuit ‘A’, Mfantseman Municipality.

This study explored parental involvement and its influence on academic performance of basic school learners in Saltpond Circuit ‗A‘, Mfantseman Municipality. It employed qualitative approach with case study design using Epstein Six typologies of parental involvement and overlapping sphere of influence as theoretical frameworks to support the study. Sixteen (16) participants, consisting of six (6) parents, six (6) learners, and four (4) teachers were purposively sampled and data collected through semi-structured interview guide and observation guide. Thematic analysis was employed for the data analysis, ensuring trustworthiness through credibility, confirmability, transferability, and dependability. Findings from the study indicated that parents generally expressed positive views towards being actively involved in basic school learners‘ academic performance, emphasizing the importance of supporting their learning journey. Again, parents contribute through homework support, communication with teachers, and holistic engagement in extracurricular activities. Based on the study findings, it was recommended among others that the Municipal Education directorates in the Mfantseman Municipality should develop and implement an ―Inclusive Parental Engagement Framework‖ that addresses specific factors hindering parental involvement.

Source: UEW
Parental involvement in education of children a case study in the ridge school in bantama sub – metro of Kumasi metropolis

The purpose of this study was to explore the role of parental involvement towards their children’s education in The Ridge School in Bantama Sub-Metro of Kumasi Metropolis. The study population comprised of all parents of The Ridge School. In all 60 parents were purposively selected to participated in the study and questionnaire were administered in collecting the data. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the data. The results of the study showed that the parents agreed that they support their children financially. Additionally, according to the results the majority of the parents agreed that they make sure they provide home support for their children by providing their children’s basic needs, and finally, the parents agreed that they attend any call of the school for their children. Based on these findings, it was recommended that the parents should be encouraged to regularly provide pocket/feeding money for their children, and also to guide and supervise them to do their homework.

Source: UEW
Parental involvement in preschoolers’ education in the Fanteakwa North District

The purpose of the study was to investigate parental involvement in preschoolers’ education in the Fanteakwa North District. The explanatory sequential design based on mixed-methods approach was adopted for this study. The accessible population was all the public kindergarten teachers and the entire parents who have their wards in the public kindergartens. A total of one hundred and twenty (120) respondents comprising one hundred (100) parents and twenty (20) kindergarten teachers were sampled for the study. Simple random sampling technique was used in choosing the parents, while purposive sampling technique was utilised in sampling the kindergarten teachers for interview. The instruments used for the study were questionnaire and semi-structured interview guide. Frequency, percentage and mean were also used to analyse the quantitative data, while thematic analysis was used to organise the interview data. The study found that majority of the parents help to improve children’s attitude towards homework. Again, the study showed that some parents support their children to learn at school by providing them with appropriate learning materials, and attendance at school events. The finding also revealed that provision of learning facilities at home influence preschoolers’ education positively. Lastly, the study also indicated that some parents did not show interest in their children’s school. The study concluded that parental involvement in their preschooler’s education is very important to children’s academic performance. It is recommended that parents in particular should create time from their busy schedule to participate more in their children’s education activities if they expect improved academic performance

Source: UEW
Parental involvement in pupil’s education and its impact on academic performance of public junior high school pupils the case of Gomoa east district in the Central region of Ghana

The study investigated parental involvement in pupils’ education and its impact on academic performance of public Junior High School pupils in the Gomoa East District in the Central Region of Ghana. Explanatory sequential mixed methods was used for the study. Two hundred and one pupils were selected using multi-stage sampling technique (purposive, proportional and simple random). Questionnaires and interview guide were used to collect data for the study. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data. The Findings for the study were that: parents did not assist their children with homework, lack of home discussions on school matters, inadequate parental guidance and assistance, insufficient learning materials at home, less encouragement from parents and lack of parental assistance to children at home were the nature of home influences prevalent in the Gomoa East District. Also, there was a positive correlation between parental Socioeconomic Status (SES) and the nature of influences wielded on their children’s education. Furthermore, parental involvement to a large extent impacted on pupils’ academic performance. Again, challenges that confront parental involvement on the academic performance of JHS pupils included: parents’ level of income; parents’ inability to manage their anger; lack of leadership skills. It was concluded that nature of home influences prevalent in the Gomoa East District can negatively influence children’s academic performance. Also, parental involvement to a great level impact on pupils’ academic performance. More so, barriers to parental involvement in pupils’ academic performance included: parents’ level of income; parents’ inability to manage their anger; lack of leadership skills. It was recommended that parents should be educated by headteachers on the need to create a conducive home environment for their children towards educational attainment. Again, the school management committee (SMC), Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and school management should organize training programmes for parents on the need to involve themselves in school activities. Headteachers together with the teachers and school guidance and counselling coordinators should find strategies to assist parents overcome challenges that confront them.

Source: UEW
Parental involvement in school activities for their wards’ early childhood education in the Effutu Municipality

The purpose of the study was to investigate parental involvement in school activities of their wards in early childhood education in the Effutu Municipality. The study sought to find out the activities and programmes in which parents are involved in early childhood education setting, determine the benefits of parental involvement in early childhood education activities, identify factors that inhibit parental involvement in early childhood education activities, and establish strategies put in place to promote parental involvement in early childhood education in the Effutu Municipality. The study was underpinned by pragmatic philosophical thought in line with mixed method approach. A concurrent mixed method research design was used with a sample size of forty-two (42) of which thirty are teachers and twelve parents. Questionnaire and semi-structured interview guide was used to collect data for the study. Data was analysed descriptively and thematically. The study found that activities and programmes in which parents are involved in early childhood education setting in the Effutu Municipality were helping children to do their homework, providing children with learning materials such as toys and attending PTA meetings/Open days’/Speech days. Also, the study revealed that benefit of parental involvement in early childhood education activities in the Effutu Municipality helps to work together to achieve a shared goals and help parents gain information about their children progress. Moreover, the study found that factors that inhibit parental involvement in early childhood education activities in the Effutu Municipality include; financial constraints/low in-come, large family Size, and unavailability of most educational materials in the market teachers. Finally, the study found that several strategies such as the school should keep parents informed of PTA activities, the school offers parents the opportunity to be part of the decision-making process in the school and the school should encourage all parents to be part of the PTA, were put in place to promote parental involvement of early childhood education in the Effutu Municipality. The study the study recommends that Stakeholders (Ministry of Education, Ghana Education Service) should communicate to parents (via training programmes, PTA meetings, open days), that their contributions and support will make a great difference in the children’s school performance and that they are co partners in the education process hence they should devote time for their children’s education.

Source: UEW