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Integrating exemplary materials and flipped classroom instruction to enhance students’ performance and motivation in chemical bonding and nomenclature

The study focused on integrating exemplary materials and flipped classroom instruction to enhance students’ performance and motivation in chemistry. The study involved three stages, namely pre-intervention, intervention and post- intervention. The action research design was employed in this study at Gbewaa College of Education, Pusiga in the Upper East Region of Ghana. Purposive sampling technique was used to select a sample size of 40 students for the study. Test and questionnaire items were the research instruments used to collect data for the study. A test- retest method was used to calculate the reliability of the test items. Reliability indices of 0.833, 0.794, and 0.824 were obtained for the test items. Cronbach Alpha coefficient was used to determine the internal consistency of 30 questionnaire items. Qualitative data based on students’ preconceptions were analysed and classified into levels of understanding and causes of conceptual errors among the respondents and through the use of descriptive statistics. Quantitative data on the other hand were analysed using student t-test at 0.05 level of significance to determine significant differences between pre-intervention test and post- intervention test scores.The questionnaire items were analysed using Regression analysis.The results showed that the use of Wooden Atomic Models and hence, the integrating exemplary materials and flipped classroom instruction enhanced the teacher trainees’understanding and levels of motivation in chemical formulae and the nomenclature of inorganic compounds, helped both males and females to improve their levels of understanding and majority of the students exhibited three levels of understanding spiraling from no understanding, understanding with specific misconception to partial understanding. These levels of understanding were characterised by four types of errors which overlapped each other. Among other recommendations, it was suggested that, Wooden Atomic Models and integration of exemplary materials and flipped classroom instruction be respectively used as teaching and learning materials and instructional strategy to enhance students' performance in chemical formulae and nomenclature of inorganic compounds.

Source: UEW
Integrating ICT in teaching and learning biology to improve the academic performance of students

The integration of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in to teaching and learning has the potential to transform the teaching and learning process. This study investigated the integration of ICT into the teaching and learning of some selected topics in biology to improve students’ performance at St. Martins Senior High School at the Adoagyiri-Nsawam Municipality. The study is an action research. .An intact class of 2 Home Economics was purposely selected. The instruments used for gathering qualitative and quantitative data are observation, interviews, pre-test and post-test. Descriptive function of SPSS was used to organize students pretest and post test scores into percentages, mean scores and standard deviation. The data from observations, and interview was thematically analysed. The findings were that students showed more interest in lessons and were coming to class earlier than before. The results further indicated that when Information and Communication Technology was integrated into lessons students participated and did a lot of research on topics before coming to class. The study concluded that ICT tools improved students’ performance when they are used as an enhancement to teaching and learning. Furthermore, the use of ICT tools in the teaching and learning of some selected topics in biology were found to be an excellent pedagogical approach that can be used to bridge up the intellectual disparities in biology and increase performance students. The study concluded that, the ICT center in the school is poorly resourced. Information and communication and technological tools were resourceful tools that motivated and increased students’ performance in biology when they were used as an enhancement in the teaching and learning process. Based on the findings, it was recommended that teachers of should integrate ICT tools in the teaching and learning.

Source: UEW
Integrating indigenous knowledge in science instruction and its effect on students’ performance and attitudes in selected integrated science topics

The importance of indigenous knowledge in the classroom is gaining relevance among researchers and teachers yet little research has examined its effect on students‟ performance and attitudes in integrated science. The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of indigenous knowledge on students‟ performance and attitudes on selected topics in integrated science. The research was action research specifically designed to answer the three research questions that guided the study. The population of the study comprised all the students in Namong Senior High School with a purposively selected intact class of 52 students as the sample. Two instruments namely the Science Achievement tests and Questionnaire were used to gather the data for the study. The data gathered from instruments were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that participants of the study generally demonstrate more positive attitudes coupled with increase in performance after the intervention. The findings of the study provide some insights and recommendations to Namong Senior High School teachers on integrating indigenous knowledge into science instruction to promote effective teaching and learning coupled with positive attitudes and enhanced performance in science.

Source: UEW
Integrating Information Communication Technology in senior high school administration in the Jirapa municipality in the Upper West Region.

The study sought to examine the integration of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in senior high school administration in the Jirapa Municipality. The descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The strategy was quantitative research. The population of the study comprised the academic and administrative staff of the four schools. The study was purposively sampled for the study. The sample size of study was 88 respondents. The sampling technique used was census. Survey questionnaires were the instruments used to gather data for the study. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data. The study identified a wide range of applications for ICT in the senior high schools. These include the use of electronic media for admissions processing, e-circulars for official communication, properties administration, financial analysis, and the processing of student results. This finding highlights the transformative use of ICT and the overall information-handling capabilities of the senior high schools. The study however identified key challenges hindering the effective integration of ICT in the senior high schools. These challenges include a lack of political goodwill to fully implement ICT policies, insufficient funds for essential ICT hardware and software, and unreliable internet connectivity. These challenges pose significant barriers to harnessing the full potential of ICT in improving administrative processes and enhancing educational outcomes. Also findings from the study reveal that honoring ICT budgets, prioritizing the purchase of ICT equipment, and involving parents in acquiring computers are critical supports for enhancing effective ICT integration in senior high schools. The study recommended that stakeholders, including educators, administrators, and policymakers, should advocate for strong political support and commitment to fully implement and enforce ICT policies in the senior high schools. Again, the study recommended that adequate funds should be provided by government to support the acquisition and maintenance of ICT-supported hardware and softwar

Source: UEW
Integrating modern pedagogical skills in the teaching of science at the Inchaban circuit Junior High Schools in the Shama district

This study employed a descriptive survey to determine the effect of using integration technology, group work and practical demonstration on the pedagogical skills of basic school teachers as they participated in some carefully designed instructional activities that try to elicit their misconceptions in some selected science topics. A sample size of forty - five (45) teachers was used for the study: 33 (73%) Science teachers and 12 (27%) ICT teachers from the eight Junior High Schools drawn from the Shama District Education Directorate. Both probability and non probability methods (purposive, simple random and convenience sampling techniques) were used to select respondents for the study. Questionnaires, interviews and observations were used to collect data on the teachers’ misconceptions toward those topics. The data were obtained from 45 teachers drawn from the Shama District Education. The results obtained indicated that many teachers had misconceptions in most of the topics selected. In conclusion integration technology and group work were seen as alternative learning methods that can be used to overcome misconceptions in science at the Junior High School. As a result, the determination of in-service and pre - service training on teachers’ misconceptions was recommended on educating them to form a better conception about science using ICT.

Source: UEW
Integrating music in the teaching and learning of numeracy and literacy at preschools in the Awutu-Senya East municipality.

There is compelling evidence that music engagement enhances the sensory, cognitive, emotional, and motor skills, which are the driving forces behind all learning. This study aimed to investigate the extent to which music is integrated into the teaching of numeracy and literacy, and also suggest strategies of integrating music into preschool numeracy and literacy pedagogy. Three theoretical perspectives underpinned the study namely the Theory of Multiple Intelligence (Howard Gardener, 1999), the Synopsis of Multiple Intelligences exemplified in Ephraim Amu’s Ti ri ne Nsa ne Koma Song (1952), and Robert Root-Bernstein's Synosia Phenomenon (2002) which says ‘to know is to feel and to feel is to know.’ The study employed a qualitative research approach through a case study research design. The population for the study consisted of Nursery and KG teachers in the Awutu Senya East Municipality. A sample size of 18 participants were purposively selected for the study. An interview guide was used to gather the qualitative data for the study. Responses from the in-depth interview were transcribed, coded, and analysed to generate themes. The study revealed that preschool teachers understood the numerous benefits Music brings to a child's development, particularly in his/her cognitive, psychomotor, social, and emotional growth. The study again revealed that integrating music into the teaching of numeracy and literacy in preschool classrooms can enhance children's engagement and understanding of vocabulary, comprehension, mathematical thinking, critical thinking, and socioemotional skills. It was recommended that songs in the indigenous languages (L1) be taught and sung frequently in the school as they are capable of increasing pupils’ understanding levels in numeracy and literacy as well as instilling in them, good moral values. It was again recommended that Curriculum designers could include music-based activities and materials in preschool curricula to promote the teaching of numeracy and literacy.

Source: UEW
Integration and usage of ICT by social studies teachers in teaching in junior high schools in the Gomoa West district.

Research has shown that social studies teachers have been apprehensive about modifying instruction to incorporate technology. The study focused on Social Studies teachers’ knowledge and usage of ICT in teaching Social Studies in Junior High Schools in the Gomoa West District of the Central Region of Ghana. The study was hinged on Technology Acceptance Model developed and used concurrent triangulation design within the mixed method approach. Census sampling was used to select all the 77 Social Studies teachers and purposive sampling were used to select 5 out of the 77 for the study. The study used questionnaire, semi-structured interviews and non-participant observations as instruments to collect the data. Descriptive statistics such as frequency and percentages were used to analyze the quantitative data and qualitative data were analyzed thematically. The study’s findings showed that greater number of the JHS Social Studies teachers possess knowledge in ICT, have good perception about ICT integration in teaching Social Studies and are willing to use ICT in teaching. However, only few of the teachers integrated ICT in teaching the subject. This was as a result of inadequate computers and other ICT tools, lack of electricity in schools and some of the Social Studies teachers’ wrong perception about ICT integration in teaching Social Studies. It is recommended that Social Studies teachers be given regular in-service training; be provided with computers and other ICT tools, by the Gomoa West District Education Office. Head teachers, Circuit Supervisors should encourage, motivate and supervise Social Studies teachers to integrate ICT in teaching Social Studies.

Source: UEW
Integration de tic pour une meilleure communication en fos dans l’armee le cas des soldats de military academy training school et Burma camp, Accra

This study aimed to help recruits of Military Academy Training School (MATS) and Burma Camp in the use of French to accomplish tasks in the discharge of their duty and also help them minimize the difficulties they face in teaching/learning French for Specific Purposes (FSP). It is assumed that the recruits have difficulty in their need to use the FSP and this was due to the technique of teaching/learning. Our theoretical framework was based on communicative approach, action-oriented approach, computer assisted language learning and teaching and behaviorist theory. Questionnaire, interview and observation were used as instruments to collect data to ascertain the fact. The recruits mentioned above were used as population sample. This study has adopted the case study research design and has used the qualitative approach for data analysis. The result has not only shown that the recruits indeed have difficulty in communication but also the technique/approach of teaching and learning was questionable. These findings imply that if teaching/learning of FSP continues this way, its objective would not be achieved. Therefore, we suggested that ICT should be integrated in their studies i.e. the use of videos and audios with the help of computer/laptop, projector, speaker, microphone etc.

Source: UEW
Integration of art therapy into counselling programmes in Ghanaian tertiary institutions

The study explored the integration of art therapy into counselling training in Ghanaian universities to improve counselling services. The objective was to investigate the views of educational stakeholders in Ghana regarding the integration of art therapy into counselling education. The interpretivism paradigm of qualitative research approaches and case studies was employed to address the problem of the study. A Sampling size of seventy (70) participants (categorized into A and B) was utilized. The study employed the thematic analysis procedure to analyze the data. The findings revealed that the integration will open avenues for minors (children), the deaf, and the dumb to express themselves and request needed assistance. Integrating art therapy into counselling will help counsellors access the unconscious minds of clients by revealing secrets that may be difficult to find out when using only talk therapy. Art therapy is seen as effective in transcending language and cultural barriers, making it suitable for individuals from diverse backgrounds. Educationists highlighted the importance of a cross-disciplinary approach that combines knowledge from the arts and counselling fields to fully harness the therapeutic potential of art therapy. The study recommended that art therapy be incorporated into counselling training programmes. This integration will equip counsellors with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively utilize art therapy as a valuable tool in their practice. The study further recommended prioritizing the therapeutic aspects of art therapy in counselling education, exploring cross-discipline programmes between art therapy and counseling, and encouraging collaboration between art therapists and counsellors.

Source: UEW
Integration of computer technology into the teaching and learning of nuclear physics

This study investigated the effect of integration of computer technology such as computer animation into the teaching and learning of nuclear physics. The study involved one class of form three physics students in Anglican Senior High School in Kumasi. Purposive and convenience sampling techniques were used to select 70 students (13 females and 57 males). Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected using test and unstructured interviews respectively. The students wrote a pre-intervention test after which the computer animations were used to teach the lesson. The students then wrote a similar test as a post-intervention test. In the analysis of data, SPSS was used to find out whether there was a significant improvement in students’ performance in relation to the lesson taught using traditional and computer animation methods of teaching. A paired sample t-test conducted showed that there was a significant difference in the pre-intervention test and post-intervention test scores at p-value of 0.00 (α ≤ 0.05). The findings further revealed that the students perceived the computer animation method of teaching to be very effective since it enhanced their performance. The study recommends the use of computer animation method of teaching in physics lessons at the SHS level.

Source: UEW
Integration of emerging ICTS into non formal adult education delivery, a case of adult education programme in the Accra Metropolitan Assembly

Adult education is a useful training in which the adults involve themselves in orderly and continued self-educating activities that need to be supported with ICTs. Adult education touches all facets of social life that demand the use of technological tools. The study identifies specific ICT tools adult learners prefer to use as source of information and learning, ICT delivery methods learners find comfortable for acquiring information and the level at which learners will accept the integration of emerging ICTs into Adult Education delivery. Data collection was done using questionnaires over a sample size of 320 respondents. Descriptive explanatory survey was used to identify the ICT tools, delivery methods and learner’s acceptance of the integration of the ICTs into Non-Formal adult education delivery programme. The result of the study indicated that, the most preferred ICT tools learners use to acquire information and learning is television which induces viewers to engage in literacy practice. Also, it became clear that learners preferred blended method of lesson delivery to online and overwhelmingly accept the integration of ICTs in the adult education delivery. It is recommended that the government formulates policies that will help provide the televisions to the rural poor especially, women at affordable prices. The cost of establishment and subscription to DSTV ought to be looked at to empower more occupants to approach the trending TV channels on the globe with most updated information.

Source: UEW
Integration of ICT in distance learning education, empirical evidence from UEW

The study investigated the integration of ICT in distance learning education at the University of Education Winneba. Over the years, the distance department has not engaged in purely online distance mode learning until the Covid-19 pandemic forced the school to adopt so. Despite the distance learning success rate, there are many challenges, technology usage obstacles, ICT tools, and adopted practices that needed to be explored for both theoretical and practical implications. The study reviewed concepts, theories, and empirical studies to provide broader insight into the objectives. Using exploratory research design with a quantitative data analysis approach, the researcher focused on students of the Institute for Distance and e-Learning (IDeL), lecturers or tutors, management, and administrative staff of the information technology (IT) support department of UEW. 120 students, tutors, or lecturers, and administrators participated in the study. The study used an online survey to collect information from the respondents. The data were analyzed with the help of Microsoft Excel and SPSS. The study revealed that the most used ICT devices in distance education (DE) are computers, laptops, and smartphones. Also, the paper provided evidence that the major roles of ICT in DE are; information search, create better learning atmosphere, easy download material, learn everywhere anytime, flexible and convenient to distance education, easily interact with classmates, save time, helps focus on learning and makes learning interesting. The study identified some challenges in ICT integration in distance education. Among some are; inadequate orientation on how to study online, network interruption, inadequate modern computers or laptops, and unfavorable geographical location. It is concluded that there is a positive correlation between effort expectancy and LMS user behavioral intention. This implies that users or learners who have the positive behavioral intention to embrace LMS need to put effort to achieve learning outcomes. Whereas the study found no correlation between “perceived cost, facilitating condition and performance expectancy, and user intention”. Keywords: ICT, distance education, LMS, integration, UTAUT theory

Source: UEW
The integration of ICT in the management of senior high schools in Wa Municipality

The purpose of this dissertation is to assess the level of ICT integration in the management of SHS. The study focused on the level of access and availability of ICT tools in senior high schools for management purposes. The research also sought to study the views of teachers and school heads on the usefulness of ICT in senior high school management as well as factors that influence its integration. The study adopted the descriptive survey research design that incorporated a mixed method approach. Respondents included teachers, headmasters and students from senior high schools in the Wa municipality who were selected using stratified and purposive sampling technique. Questionnaires were used in the collection of primary data. The study found that ICT was not extensively used in management of the schools. The study further established that senior high schools in Wa Municipality mostly concentrated on using ICT in teaching and learning and not for management purposes. The study concluded that ICT was not highly upheld in Senior High Schools for management purposes and that the headmasters have been sluggish in its implementation causing its integration for management purposes to slow down. The study recommends that the stakeholders in senior high schools should embrace the use of ICT not only in teaching and learning but also for management functions.

Source: UEW