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Hand washing practices of students In junior high schools (A Selection of T. I. Ahmadiyya Junior High School)

Many studies have been carried out on hand washing practices among students in other districts of the country but the focus of this study is hand washing practices among junior high school students in the Kassena/Nankana West District of the Upper East Region of Ghana. This study aimed at establishing how junior high school students perceive hand washing and their hand washing practices both in school and at home. The practical experiment approach (pre-experimental) which relied on questionnaire and demonstration was adopted for the study. One hundred and twenty-six (126) junior high school students were purposively sampled for the study. Descriptive statistics comprising frequency tables, percentage and charts were used to analyze the data obtained. The findings of the pre-test results showed that students’ general perception of hand washing and their hand washing practices were not good. The pre-test results also show that students’ lack knowledge on the effect and impact of poor hand washing on their health. After the implementation of the intervention, the results (post-test) showed that students now have positive attitude towards hand washing and also practice good hand washing by using soap and warm to vigorously rub their hands and dry them using paper/disposable towel. The post-test results further revealed that students have now acquired knowledge on the effects of poor hand washing practices on their health and the impact of good hand washing practices in preventing diseases. It is recommended based on the results of the post-test that school management should plan and adopt hand washing policies for their schools and also ensure that they enforce the practices captures in the hand washing document among students to improve the health of the students. Also, school authorities, government and school health-base non governmental organization should come to the aid of the basic schools by providing them with the needed resources such hand sanitizers, disposable towel, tippy taps, detergents, alcohol-base rub and soaps for students to use to wash their hands regularly.

Source: UEW
Hand washing practices of students in junior high schools (a selection of T. I. Ahmadiyya Junior High School)

Many studies have been carried out on hand washing practices among students in other districts of the country but the focus of this study is hand washing practices among junior high school students in the Kassena/Nankana West District of the Upper East Region of Ghana. This study aimed at establishing how junior high school students perceive hand washing and their hand washing practices both in school and at home. The practical experiment approach (pre-experimental) which relied on questionnaire and demonstration was adopted for the study. One hundred and twenty-six (126) junior high school students were purposively sampled for the study. Descriptive statistics comprising frequency tables, percentage and charts were used to analyze the data obtained. The findings of the pre-test results showed that students’ general perception of hand washing and their hand washing practices were not good. The pre-test results also show that students’ lack knowledge on the effect and impact of poor hand washing on their health. After the implementation of the intervention, the results (post-test) showed that students now have positive attitude towards hand washing and also practice good hand washing by using soap and warm to vigorously rub their hands and dry them using paper/disposable towel. The post-test results further revealed that students have now acquired knowledge on the effects of poor hand washing practices on their health and the impact of good hand washing practices in preventing diseases. It is recommended based on the results of the post-test that school management should plan and adopt hand washing policies for their schools and also ensure that they enforce the practices captures in the hand washing document among students to improve the health of the students. Also, school authorities, government and school health-base nongovernmental organization should come to the aid of the basic schools by providing them with the needed resources such hand sanitizers, disposable towel, tippy taps, detergents, alcohol-base rub and soaps for students to use to wash their hands regularly.

Source: UEW
Hand washing practices of students in junior high schools (a selection of TI Ahmadiyya Junior High Hchool)

Many studies have been carried out on hand washing practices among students in other districts of the country but the focus of this study is hand washing practices among junior high school students in the Kassena/Nankana West District of the Upper East Region of Ghana. This study aimed at establishing how junior high school students perceive hand washing and their hand washing practices both in school and at home. The practical experiment approach (pre-experimental) which relied on questionnaire and demonstration was adopted for the study. One hundred and twenty-six (126) junior high school students were purposively sampled for the study. Descriptive statistics comprising frequency tables, percentage and charts were used to analyze the data obtained. The findings of the pre-test results showed that students’ general perception of hand washing and their hand washing practices were not good. The pre-test results also show that students’ lack knowledge on the effect and impact of poor hand washing on their health. After the implementation of the intervention, the results (post-test) showed that students now have positive attitude towards hand washing and also practice good hand washing by using soap and warm to vigorously rub their hands and dry them using paper/disposable towel. The post-test results further revealed that students have now acquired knowledge on the effects of poor hand washing practices on their health and the impact of good hand washing practices in preventing diseases. It is recommended based on the results of the post-test that school management should plan and adopt hand washing policies for their schools and also ensure that they enforce the practices captures in the hand washing document among students to improve the health of the students. Also, school authorities, government and school health-base nongovernmental organization should come to the aid of the basic schools by providing them with the needed resources such hand sanitizers, disposable towel, tippy taps, detergents, alcohol-base rub and soaps for students to use to wash their hands regularly.

Source: UEW
Handbook of research on discrimination, gender disparity, and safety risks in journalism

Today, a variety of gender-based threats and discrimination continue to characterize journalism. Both male and female journalists are prone to online and offline threats, casual stereotypes in their routine work, and discrimination (especially in terms of job opportunities, promotion, and pay-scale). Working in a safe and non-discriminatory environment is the right of all journalists, regardless of their gender. The Handbook of Research on Discrimination, Gender Disparity, and Safety Risks in Journalism is a critical reference book that highlights equal rights in journalism to ensure the safety of women and men. The book investigates the level and nature of threats, both online and offline, faced by journalists as well as gender discrimination in journalism. Best practices and examples that can promote a safe working environment and gender equality in journalism are also presented. Highlighting important themes such as online harassment, sexism, and gender-based violence, this book is ideal for journalists, reporters, media organizations, professionals, researchers, academicians, and students working or studying in the fields of journalism, media and communications, human rights, and women's studies. 2021 by IGI Global. All rights reserved.

Source: UEW
Handling climate change education at universities: an overview

Background: Climate change is a problem which is global in nature, and whose effects go across a wide range of disciplines. It is therefore important that this theme is taken into account as part of universities� teaching and research programs. Methods: A three-tiered approach was used, consisting of a bibliometric analysis, an online survey and a set of case studies, which allow a profile to be built, as to how a sample of universities from 45 countries handle climate change as part of their teaching programs. Results: This paper reports on a study which aimed at identifying the extent to which matters related to climate change are addressed within the teaching and research practices at universities, with a focus on the training needs of teaching staff. It consists of a bibliometric analysis, combined with an online worldwide survey aimed at ascertaining the degree of involvement from universities in reducing their own carbon footprint, and the ways they offer training provisions on the topic. This is complemented by a set of 12 case studies from universities round the world, illustrating current trends on how universities handle climate change. Apart from reporting on the outcomes of the study, the paper highlights what some universities are doing to handle climate issues, and discusses the implications of the research. Conclusions: The paper lists some items via which universities may better educate and train their students on how to handle the many challenges posed by climate change. � 2021, The Author(s).

Source: UEW
Harnessing knowledge for institutional advancement in Tertiary Educational Institutions

The impact of globalization on tertiary educational institutions (TEIs) in Ghana demands that they (TEIs) harness and leverage knowledge from the global knowledge basket to remain competitive. This paper examines the concept of knowledge management (KM) and how it is being managed in Ghana's TEIs for institutional advancement. The key challenges identified include the corporatisation of academic faculties, weak structures for KM, the intrusion of 'managerialism' as a style of leadership, absence of strong teamwork in knowledge creation and dissemination, and the erosion of the spirit of collegiality in academic staff relations. Suggestions made for the enhancement of knowledge management processes in TEIs include making adequate budgetary allocations for KM and integrating KM centres in established structures of TEIs. The paper concludes that knowledge is an indispensable asset for institutional advancement in higher education and therefore, TEIs should invest in the area to remain competitive globally. Keywords: Knowledge management; Intellectual capital; Managerialism; Institutional governance

Source: UEW
Harnessing the tenets of health promotion and wise reasoning in managing the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana and similar contexts

The emergence of COVID-19 in December 2019 produced new geographic spaces characterized by physical and social distancing with concomitant surprises. In Ghana, management of the first and second waves of the pandemic garnered mixed reactions from the populace. Against these perspectives, this commentary explored the critical role of health promotion and wise reasoning tenets in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana, specifically through the following eight principles: intellectual humility; acknowledging uncertainty and change; perspective-taking of different viewpoints; integration of diverse perspectives; intersectorality; sustainability; empowerment and public health engagement; and equity. Our analyses demonstrate that wise reasoning and health promotion from Ghana�s political authorities are critical to ensure citizens� compliance with the several measures that require a change of behavior. � 2022 The African Specialty Group of the American Association of Geographers.

Source: UEW
Hazardous metals concentrations in traditionally used unregistered herbal drugs sold at six selected Suburbs of Kumasi, Ashanti Region of Ghana

The emerging global significance and the possible faster rate of increase in interest of herbal drugs for treating various illnesses cannot be underestimated. This coupled with the associated health risk posed by these drugs due to hazardous metal contamination of various herbs used in the preparation of these drugs gives credence to concerns raised by health conscious people. In this study the Atomic Absorption Spectroscopic analysis was conducted on some selected traditionally used unregistered herbal drugs sold in Kumasi, Ghana to assess the concentrations of four hazardous metals lead (Pb), arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd) and zinc (Zn). Results indicated that with the exception of Cd which generally occurred in higher concentrations (ranging from 0.000 to 2.560 mg/L) than the WHO maximum permissible limits (MPL) of 0.3 mg/L, the others, with WHO MPL of 100 mg/L for Zn, 10 mg/L for Pb and 1.0 mg/L for As were generally lower; As (0.000 mg/L to 1.012 mg/L), Pb (0.001 mg/L to 1.510 mg/L) and Zn (ranging from 0.004 mg/L to 0.830 mg/L) were lower. This, not withstanding poses growth impairment threat. This situation calls for a more effective enforcement measures of the foods and drugs law in the bid to address the problem of consumption of unsafe herbal products. Keywords: Hazardous metals, concentration, herbal drugs

Source: UEW
Head master’s leadership style and its impact on the performance of teachers in senior high schools in the Kwadaso sub-metro of the Kumasi metropolis

This study had a general purpose of determining how the leadership styles adopted by of headmasters influence teachers’ performance in senior high schools in the Kwadaso submetro. The objectives of the study were to identify the leadership styles employed by headmasters at the Kwadaso Sub-Metro, determine the impact of head masters’ leadership styles on Senior High School teacher’s performance, find out the challenges head masters’ leadership style pose on teachers’ performance and to determine measures to address the challenges headmasters’ leadership style pose on teacher performance. The study used descriptive survey design with questionnaire as the data collection instrument. The targeted population of the study consisted of all the six headmasters and 561 teachers of the six senior high schools in the study area. Purposive sampling was used to select all the six headmasters of the six senior high schools of the Kwadaso sub-metro while simple random sampling was used to select 114 teachers for the study. The researcher administered the questionnaire personally. The data collected was analysed descriptively with the use of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences. The study found among others that headmasters exhibited transformational leadership styles as they employed rewards and punishment in their leadership functioning. Institution of regular and intensive leadership training is one of the measures put in place to address headmasters’ leadership challenges. Based on the findings, it is recommended for headmasters to adopt transformational leadership style to reward outstanding performance and support teacher professional development.

Source: UEW
Head teachers leadership style and its effect on the academic performance of junior high schools in the Nkawie Circuit Of The Atwima Nwabiagya Municipal

The purpose of the study was to examine the impact of head teachers’ leadership style on the academic performance of public junior high schools in the Atwima Nwabiagya District of the Ashanti Region of Ghana. The objectives of the study were to determine the leadership styles of head teachers in Junior High Schools, find out the perceived impact of leadership style of head teachers on teachers in the teaching and learning outcome in Junior High Schools and to examine the perceived effect of the leadership style of head teachers on students in the learning outcome. Descriptive survey design was used for the study. The target population for study was 142 consisting of 20 head teachers and their assistants and 122 teachers. The study adopted census sampling technique to select the entire 20 head teacher and their assistants. Simple random sampling was used to select the 122 teachers for the study. Questionnaire was the instrument used for the study. The data was analyzed with the aid of the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20.0. The study found that head teachers included staff in decision making on all issues bothering on the welfare and academic life of the staff. Head teachers influenced teachers in the teaching and learning outcome as they used clearly communicated criteria for judging staff performance. Also, head teachers leadership style helped to inspire teachers to improve on their instructional capabilities to improve students’ achievement. It is recommended that the Ministry of Education should collaborate with the GES to give more incentives to head teachers to enable them go the extra mile in their responsibilities to further improve performance.

Source: UEW
Head teachers supervisory practices and it’s influence on teacher performance in the junior high schools in public basic schools in the Tikrom circuit of the Ejisu District

The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of head teachers supervisory practices on the performance of teachers in public Basic Schools in the Tikrom Circuit of the Ejisu District Descriptive research design using the mixed method approach was adopted for the study. Census sampling technique was used to select a sample size of 142 respondents for the study comprising of 14 head teachers and 128 teachers. Questionnaire and interview were the data collection instrument for the study. The quantitative study was analysed with descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages whereas thematic approach was used to analyse the qualitative data. The study revealed that the clinical supervision was the mostly used supervisory practices by head teachers in the Tikrom Circuit followed by mentorship, peer supervision, informal supervision developmental supervision and cognitive supervision. The study further revealed that teachers have positive attitude towards supervision as majority of them disagreed or strongly disagreed to the statements concerning their negative attitude toward supervision. However, some of the respondents still believed that supervision is a fault finder. The study also revealed that both head teachers and teachers believed that supervision helps to improve classroom instruction and instil discipline among teachers. Regarding the challenges, the study revealed that: workload of head teachers, inadequate relevant training programs to update head teachers on supervision roles among other factors hinder supervision activities in the study area. The study recommends that Ghana Education Service (GES) through the Ejisu District directorate of education should intensify its support services by organising regular refresher courses and workshops on supervision for head teachers and newly appointed head teachers to equip them with the requisite supervisory skills.

Source: UEW
Head teachers’ leadership styles and teacher effectiveness in public junior high schools at Suhum, Ghana

This study investigated the effect of head teachers’ leadeship style on teacher effectiveness in public Junior High Schools at Suhum, in the Suhum Municipality of the Eastern Region of Ghana. This study was underpinned by the House and Mitchel’s (1974) Path-goal theory, and employed a quantitative cross-sectional survey design. Purposive and stratified random sampling strategies were used to select one hundred and twenty-six (126) teacher respondents for this study. Quantitative data were obtained through the use of a structured questionnaire. Data were analysed by using both descriptive (frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (Linear Multiple Regression, and Independent Samples T-Test), and organised under tables based on the research questions and hypothesis. The study showed that even though head teachers practiced a blend of directive, supportive, participative, and achievement-oriented leadership styles in the path-goal theory, the directive leadership style was mostly practiced, followed by the participative leadership style, achievement-oriented leadership style, and supportive leadership style. Thus, directive leadership style was predominantly used by the head teachers while supportive leadership style was the least used. It was also revealed that the level of teacher effectiveness in public Junior High Schools at Suhum was very high, and that all the components of teacher effectiveness used in the study also recorded very high levels. Nevertheless, teaching skills recorded the highest mean, followed by interpersonal relations, classroom management skills, and descipline and regularity. Interestingly, the findings revealed no statistically significant effect of the head teachers’ leadership style on teacher effectiveness. The study also established a statistically significant difference in teacher effectiveness in public Junior High Schools at Suhum in relation to the sex of the teachers. Among the recommendations is that the Directorate of the Ghana Education Service at the Suhum Municipality should organise regular workshops and in-service training programmes to equip the head teachers of public Junior High Schools at Suhum with improved knowledge and skills to appropriately utilise leadership styles, especially with achievement-oriented and supportive leadership styles to improve teacher effectiveness.

Source: UEW
Head teachers’ management of basic schools at Goaso Municipality in the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana

The study was conducted to investigate head teachers’ management of Basic Schools at Goaso Municipality in the Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana. The objectives of the study were to assess head teacher’s effectiveness of managing basic school, identify challenges associated with head teachers’ management of Basic Schools and to adopt strategies to manage head teachers’ challenges of managing Basic Schools at Goaso Municipality. A descriptive survey design was adopted using the quantitative approach for the study. The accessible population was 190 head teachers in the 190 Basic Schools in the Goaso Municipality. Census technique was used to involve the schools and the 190 head teachers. Questionnaire was used to gather data for the study. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages. The pilot test yielded Cronbach alpha of 0.85. The study found that head teachers ensured continuous professional development of teachers and maintained high level of trust among staff. Challenges head teachers faced were uncooperative attitude of teachers, un-cooperative attitude of School Management Committees (SMCs) and Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) and inadequate teaching and learning materials. Some strategies to manage the challenges were access to training and support programmes and provision of adequate teaching and learning materials. Based on the findings, it is recommended that the Goaso Municipal Director of education in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service should also provide heads of schools with adequate teaching and learning materials for effective management of the school.

Source: UEW