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Effects of chieftaincy conflict on the provision of social services and human rights abuses the case study of Bawku, Ghana.

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of the Bawku chieftaincy conflict on the availability and quality of social services as well as the prevalence of human rights abuses in the Bawku area. The research aimed to improve the understanding of how the chieftaincy conflict has created difficulties in providing basic social services, such as health, education, and water, to the affected population in the area and the rights of those affected by the chieftaincy conflict. The study employed the qualitative research approach. The researcher interviewed twelve (12) respondents including nurses, teachers, assembly members, police officers, chief, religious leader and residents of Bawku. The study revealed that healthcare services, education and water supplies have been severely affected by the chieftaincy conflict, resulting in a decrease in their availability and accessibility. Human rights abuses such as extrajudicial killings, torture, and gender-based violence have been reported during the chieftaincy conflict, with civilians, particularly women and children, being the most affected. The chieftaincy conflict has further had a negative impact on the socio-economic activities, infrastructures and political development. The region has experienced increased tensions between ethnic groups and has seen a decrease in political participation. This has led to a lack of representation for certain groups, making it difficult for them to have their voices heard. A notable case to make is the lack of trust in government and a decrease in support for government initiatives. The study recommended that access to basic services, such as healthcare, education and clean water, should be increased in Bawku to help mitigate the effects of the chieftaincy conflict. The study similarly recommended that dialogue should be promoted between warring factions to reduce tensions and promote peace. The study again, recommended that the local economies should be strengthened to reduce poverty and increase access to resources.

Source: UEW
Effects of choral music participation on students’ academic performance in music in senior high schools in the Sunyani Municipality.

Adopting a qualitative research approach, this study employed purposive sampling to select three music directors and thirty students from three senior high schools within the Sunyani Municipality. Employing interviews, discussions, and observations, the study unveiled a unanimous consensus among music directors regarding the significance of employing vocal warm-ups, focused practice sessions, and active student engagement as widely embraced rehearsal strategies. Moreover, the research shed light on the effective teaching methods employed by these directors when working with beginner students, encompassing vocal exercises, simplified musical pieces, and personalized guidance. Both music directors and choristers commonly agreed that choral participation positively influenced academic engagement, leading to enhanced study habits, analytical thinking, and improved memory retention. This alignment of perspectives underscored the enrichment of emotional, social, cognitive, digital, and creative intelligence domains through choral involvement. The study also identified challenges such as managing diverse skill levels, time constraints, and limited resources. The recommended strategies encompass efficient resource allocation, continuous professional development, and the incorporation of varied rehearsal techniques. These insights offer valuable guidance to educators and stakeholders with the aim of enhancing choral directing in the landscape of music education.

Source: UEW
Effects of collaborative learning and mathematics achievement on gender groupings of colleges of education in Ghana

The study was conducted to find the effects of collaborative learning on gender groupings in the mathematics performance of Bachelor of Education (BED) students at the Colleges of Education in Ghana. The design for the study was experimental design, comprising 144 Mathematics students purposively selected from all Science and Mathematics colleges in Ashanti and Brong Ahafo regions of Ghana. The quantitative data comprised questionnaire and test. The study variables were students who had been admitted into the colleges at the two regions purely for Mathematics and Science programs. The variables in this study comprised 9 groups: three all-male groups, three all-female groups, and three mixed groups. The instrument is composed of 20 questions covering the content area and testing the various levels of knowledge, understanding and application. Simple means, standard deviation and variance were used to answer research questions while, Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was utilized for the testing of the hypotheses. The results indicated that students’ formative tests mean scores had no significant difference which implies that if students were working alone, they might obtain more or less similar results. The collaborative learning treatment, where the students worked in different gender groups, showed that there was a significant difference in their performance. Specifically, all-female groups obtained the highest mean score followed by mixed groups. In the mathematics achievement test, the results revealed that all male group performed better than the other two groups. The study recommended that tutors of mathematics in the Colleges of Education use collaborative learning in their various classrooms.

Source: UEW
Effects of computer-assisted instructions on non-science students’ achievement in selected topics in organic chemistry

The study investigated the effect of computer-assisted instructions on non-science students’ academic achievement and retention in some selected topics in organic chemistry. The research design employed for the study was a Quasi-Experimental specifically non-equivalent control group pre-test – post-test design. The total sample size was sixty-nine (69) non-science students from Juaboso and Nana Ntaadu II Senior High Schools. Two intact classes were purposively selected and used as the experimental and control groups for the study. Data were obtained using students’ questionnaires and tests. The two groups were pre-tested, treatment (CAI for experimental and traditional for control) administered for six weeks and post-tested. A retention test was also administered to both groups six (6) weeks after the post-test. Descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation, and inferential statistics such as independent samples t-test, and dependent samples t-test were used in analysing the collected data to answer four research questions and three null hypotheses, which were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The t-test results for control and experimental groups indicated that there was a statistically significant difference between students Post-test scores of both control and Experimental groups. Findings of the study also revealed that students taught organic chemistry using CAI achieved significantly higher and retained knowledge better than those taught using traditional teaching method. Conversely, there was no significant difference in the mean achievements of the male and female students after using CAI. Based on the findings of the study, it was concluded that CAI has positive effect on students’ academic achievement and retention ability in organic chemistry. It was therefore recommended that CAI be integrated into Senior High School integrated science instruction as this can result in significantly higher students’ cognitive achievement in chemistry concepts than the traditional learning approaches.

Source: UEW
Effects of computer-assisted instructions on non-science students’ achievement in selected topics in organic chemistry

The study investigated the effect of computer-assisted instructions on non-science students‘ academic achievement and retention in some selected topics in organic chemistry. The research design employed for the study was a Quasi-Experimental specifically non-equivalent control group pre-test – post-test design. The total sample size was sixty-nine (69) non-science students from Juaboso and Nana Ntaadu II Senior High Schools. Two intact classes were purposively selected and used as the experimental and control groups for the study. Data were obtained using students‘ questionnaires and tests. The two groups were pre-tested, treatment (CAI for experimental and traditional for control) administered for six weeks and post-tested. A retention test was also administered to both groups six (6) weeks after the post-test. Descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation, and inferential statistics such as independent samples t-test, and dependent samples t-test were used in analysing the collected data to answer four research questions and three null hypotheses, which were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The t-test results for control and experimental groups indicated that there was a statistically significant difference between students Post-test scores of both control and Experimental groups. Findings of the study also revealed that students taught organic chemistry using CAI achieved significantly higher and retained knowledge better than those taught using traditional teaching method. Conversely, there was no significant difference in the mean achievements of the male and female students after using CAI. Based on the findings of the study, it was concluded that CAI has positive effect on students‘ academic achievement and retention ability in organic chemistry. It was therefore recommended that CAI be integrated into Senior High School integrated science instruction as this can result in significantly higher students‘ cognitive achievement in chemistry concepts than the traditional learning approaches.

Source: UEW
Effects of computer-based learning in physics among pure science students of Agona Nyakrom Senior High Technical School.

This study investigated the comparative efficiency of computer-based instruction (CBI) and traditional teaching method in physics among pure science students of Agona Nyakrom Senior High Technical School.The experimental design was used for this study. The research population for this study comprised of teachers and students of Agona Nyakrom Senior Technical High School .Purposive and simple random sampling techniques were used to select a sample of 62 respondents for the study. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used in analyzing data. The findings indicated that Computer- Based Instruction improves the performance of the students as against the traditional approach. Majority of the students expressed an opinion that traditional method of teaching be replaced completely with the CBI method rather than only supplementary. They therefore recommended that the use of the CBI method in teaching and learning other subjects as well. The study concluded that dependence on school teachers’ self initiative for acquisition of computer skills, high levels of anxiety in using computers, lack of computer resources, focus on ‘learning about the computer’ instead of ‘learning through computers’, were the predominant barriers. Among the recommendations made were barriers that have and are still hindering the integration of ICT in the curriculum should be tackled by policy implementers. In this regard, as teachers are unwilling to change from the traditional methods of teaching to using information and communication technologies, they should be encouraged by policy makers and sensitized from time to time to understand the good side of technology.

Source: UEW
Effects of cooperative learning on students’ conceptual understanding in teaching algebraic word problems in selected senior high schools in south dayi district

The study assessed the effects of cooperative learning on students’ conceptual understanding in solving algebraic word problems in selected Senior High Schools in South Dayi District. The study is grounded on the positivist research philosophy with the use of the quantitative research approach. The experimental research design was employed in the study. The study population was limited to two selected Senior High School in the South Dayi District of the Volta Region. The Target population of the study was 730 Senior High two students. A sample size of 200 respondents was determined using the Cochran’s formula whiles the sampling technique used was the stratified random sampling. Questionnaire and achievement tests were used as data gathering instruments. Results were presented both descriptively and inferentially. The study concluded that challenges facing students in their attempt to solve mathematics word problems included difficulties understanding the words used in the word problems, difficulties transforming word problems into equations, difficulties applying priority rules as well as challenges simplifying derived equations. Furthermore, the study revealed that the use of cooperative learning strategy in teaching and learning of algebraic word problems helped improve students’ attitude and conceptual understanding through breeding positive interdependency between them. Ultimately, the study concluded that cooperative learning exerted positive rippling effects on the students’ academic performance in solving mathematics word problems. The study recommends that mathematics teachers in the study area should use cooperative group learning strategy to augment traditional teaching strategy in teaching and learning of word problems so as to enhance students’ conceptual understanding and academic performance.

Source: UEW
The effects of Covid-19 on Human Resource Performance in the banking industry

The study explored the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on human resource management performance in banks in Ghana. The objectives were to examine the effects of the pandemic on human resource management practices, assess the productivity of banks’ human resources, evaluate the post-pandemic effectiveness of human resource departments, and explore the human resource practices adopted after the pandemic. Survey data was collected from two hundred and twenty-four (224) banks employees and analysed using SPSS version 23 descriptively. The results revealed significant changes in human resource management performance, including the adoption of remote work, digital transformation, and modifications in recruitment strategies. The pandemic had mixed effects on productivity, with changes in workload, burnout, engagement, and motivation observed. Adjustments were made in human resource performance, such as increased use of digital tools and modifications in performance management systems. The findings align with the AMO model, emphasizing he interplay between abilities, motivations, and opportunities within human resource management practices. The study contributes to the understanding of human resource management performance in the context of crises and provides recommendations for policymakers, practitioners, and academia to enhance organizational resilience and adaptability. Future research should explore other industries, employ mixed-methods approaches, and consider longitudinal studies to further deepen the understanding of the pandemic’s impact on human resource management practices.

Source: UEW
Effects of covid-19 pandemic on community based event The case of Aboakyer Festival

Festivals have aims and objectives that affect the community one way or the other. This study seeks to investigate whether the Covid- 19 pandemic had any effect on the celebrations of the Aboakyer festival of the people of Effutu and finally find out if there were behind the scene pacifications that were used to circumvent the cultural and traditional implications that hitherto would have affected the Effutu community. The purpose of the study was to find out how rituals and any other rites were performed to pacify the gods in the absence of the celebration of the Aboakyer Festival, find out if there are any cultural and traditional implications and also investigate how it has affected the people of Effutu. With the sample size, twelve (12) participants(people) which is made of six (6) Asafo companies; 3 from each of the Asafo groups, two (2) Royals and Two (2) Vendors and two (2) people who stayed in Winneba (indigenes). Purposive and snowball sampling were used as techniques in the study so that credible, appropriate and valid data would be generated. Structured and semi structured interviews were used to illicit information needed to make the study reach and complete. Based on the results from the interviews, the findings were that, the Covid19 pandemic had a serious toll on the celebration of Aboakyer festival in the year under review and though the celebration couldn’t come on, certain important rites were performed under cover to pacify the gods without the involvement of the crowd. Vendors and other businessmen and women were not able to make sales, and hence were not able to make the expected income. The study concluded that, the absence of Aboakyer festival celebration caused the community to adopt new strategies in handling certain cultural and traditional practices which hitherto were not adhered to. The study recommends that traditional and cultural practices in the Effutu community should be looked at by stakeholders in art and culture in Effutu so that in case there is any form of pandemic it would not affect the community, the traditional and cultural practices of the communities. A final recommendation is that, there should be awareness creation and involvement in the preservation of the Effutu cultural traditions and the significance of the festival through educational programs, cultural events, and initiatives that encourage community members, particularly the younger generation, to appreciate and actively participate in preserving the Effutu heritage.

Source: UEW
Effects of covid-19 pandemic on community based event the case of Aboakyer festival

Festivals have aims and objectives that affect the community in one way or the other. This study sort to investigate whether the Covid- 19 pandemic had any effect on the celebrations of the Aboakyer festival of the people of Effutu and finally find out if there were behind the scene pacifications that were used to circumvent the cultural and traditional implications that hitherto would have affected the Effutu community. The purpose of the study was to find out how rituals and any other rites were performed to pacify the gods in the absence of the celebration of the Aboakyer Festival, find out if there are any cultural and traditional implications and also investigate how it has affected the people of Effutu. With the sample size, twelve (12) participants(people) which is made up of six (6) Asafo companies; 3 from each of the Asafo groups, two (2) Royals and Two (2) Vendors and two (2) indigenes of Winneba. Purposive and snowball sampling were used as techniques in the study so that credible, appropriate and valid data would be generated. Structured and semi structured interviews were used to illicit information needed to make the study rich and complete. Based on the results from the interviews, the findings were that, the Covid19 pandemic had a serious toll on the celebration of Aboakyer festival in the year under review and though the celebration could not come on, certain important rites were performed under cover to pacify the gods without the involvement of the crowd. Vendors and other businessmen and women were not able to make sales, hence were not able to make the expected income. The study concluded that, the absence of Aboakyer festival celebration caused the community to adopt new strategies in handling certain cultural and traditional practices which hitherto were not adhered to. The study recommends that traditional and cultural practices in the Effutu community should be looked at by stakeholders in Effutu so that in case there is any form of pandemic it would not affect the community, the traditional and cultural practices of the communities. A final recommendation is that, there should be awareness creation and involvement in the preservation of the Effutu cultural traditions and the significance of the festival through educational programs, cultural events, and initiatives that encourage community members, particularly the younger generation, to appreciate and actively participate in preserving the Effutu heritage.

Source: UEW
Effects of domestic violence on children in Nkwanta South Municipal

This study investigates the impact of children witnessing domestic violence, focusing on child protection stakeholders in the Nkwanta South Municipal area. Utilizing a qualitative methodological approach, the research involved eight stakeholders with a minimum of one year of experience in supporting victims of domestic violence. Drawing upon insights from existing literature, an interview instrument was devised to gather data from participants. The analysis of responses revealed five prominent themes encapsulating the effects of domestic violence on children who witness it directly or indirectly. These themes include psychosocial effects, negative attitudes, coping mechanisms, externalizing/internalizing behaviors, and parental attachment. Participants emphasized the significance of these factors in understanding the consequences faced by children exposed to domestic violence. Overall, this study sheds light on the multifaceted impact of domestic violence on children and underscores the importance of considering various dimensions when addressing this critical issue in child protection.

Source: UEW
Effects of e-learning in colleges of Education in Ghana (case study on Nusrat Jahan Ahmadiyya College of Education and Mccoy College of Education)

E-Learning is an electronic technology to access any online educational curriculum outside of the conventional or traditional classroom. In an attempt to contain and control the spread of the Covid-19 virus, the President of Ghana instituted social distancing protocols and directed the closure of schools on the 16th of March 2020. To ensure the continuity of teaching and learning, the president of the Republic of Ghana directed the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Communication to ensure that they rollout distance and remote learning programmes for all students. The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of e-learning on the Colleges of Education in Ghana using the Nusrat Jahan Ahmadiyya and Mccoy College of Education as case study. The study was a descriptive study which employed a quantitative approach using semi-structured questionnaire designed in Google form to collect data online. The researcher used snowball sampling to recruit a total of 100 students and 101 tutors for the study. The data collected was analysed using SPSS and presented in descriptive statistics. It was found that 47.0% of the e-learning is done with Zoom and the time allocated for eLearning is not enough. Also, there is no enough demonstration during e-lessons (mean values less than 3.0)and lack of computers, mobile phones, etc. To solve the challenges, ensuring a friendly user interface will help solve the challenges in e-learning (mean = 4.13) and tutors may start using e-learning with the assistance of their associates. Also, ICT courses should be made compulsory for tutors to undertake them. The study concludes among others that the time allocated for eLearning is not enough due to the demand of the courses outline. The study therefore recommends among others that there is the need for innovative teaching strategies, course design specific to online education, and the development of good online teaching skills by tutors and these are significant components of quality and effective online education.

Source: UEW