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Influence of motivation on teacher performance a case study of Ajumako Catholic Basic School in the Ajumako Enyan Essiam District

Teachers play important roles in the educational system by developing their students to good resources for the country. Teachers’ motivation is one of the important factors in realizing educational objectives in achieving high academic performance. The purpose of this study was to unearth the influence of motivation of school teachers on their performance in the Ajumako Catholic Basic School of the Ajumako Enyan Essiam District to aid the stakeholders of education identify the best motivational package for teacher. The objectives of the study were to know the various perceptions teachers have about motivation, to determine the various forms of motivation, factors that affect teachers’ motivation and influence of motivation on teachers’ performance. The study adopted Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, Herzberg Hygiene Theory and David McClelland Need Theory. To achieve the objectives of the study, the study used a qualitative method. A total of fifteen (15) teachers participated in the study. The data collection instrument used was interview, and the gathered data were analyzed thematically. Some of the findings revealed that the teachers did not have adequate teaching and learning materials to teach the children. Again, teachers were being recognized of their performance through word of mouth and the school was not fenced causing fear and panic of the school children running unto the street during break time. The study concluded that some teachers are in the teaching profession because of the interest they have in teaching even though they are not satisfied with the salaries they receive. The study recommended that the school be fenced by the Parent Teachers Association (PTA) to prevent the school children from running unto the street during break time.

Source: UEW
The influence of motivation on teacher performance in the Bawku east municipal

The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of motivation on teachers’ performances in the Public Senior High/Technical Schools in the Bawku Municipality. Specifically, the study sought to find out how motivation of teachers influences their morale to perform and; the influence of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation on the performance of teachers. Descriptive research design was used the study. A cross sectional survey with a total sample of 90 respondents made up of teachers was adopted. Questionnaire was used to collect the data for the study. The data was analysed using frequency counts, simple percentage and cumulative percentage. The research revealed teachers in the Bawku Municipality have enough intrinsic motivation in the form of job security, passion for teaching and recognition. The study on the contrary, indicates that extrinsic motivation to teachers with regards to salary, accommodation, promotion and feeding was inadequate. In addition the study showed that the Performance of teachers in the Bawku East Municipality was good despite the fact that their motivation was inadequate as evidenced in teachers reporting early at school, regular testing and examination of pupils and high turn up of teachers in staff meetings and school occasions among others. Teachers in the Bawku East Municipality should be motivated appropriately to satisfy their needs so that they can improve their effectiveness in the performance of their duties. In order to improve teacher motivation and performance at work, the study recommended an increase in the salary of teachers to match with the increased cost of living, provision of appropriate resources to teachers, adoption of flexible promotion procedure, as well as instituting awards scheme for good performance.

Source: UEW
The influence of motivation on teacher work performance and turnover intention a case study at Ohwimase Municipal Assembly Basic ‘B’ School

The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence motivation has on teachers’ work performance and turnover intentions at Ohwimase M/A Basic ‘B’ School, with the view of revealing the importance of motivating teachers in gearing towards good work performance and improvement in pupils’ achievement. The study employed quantitative research approach with a case study strategy in investigating the problem. The sample comprised 30 teachers in Ohwimase M/A Basic ‘B’ School in Kumasi who responded to a structured questionnaire and provided relevant data on the study topic. The study revealed among other things that, promotional opportunities are the most dominant form of incentive enjoyed by teachers. Intrinsically, teachers are highly motivated by interacting with a lot of people in their work and being useful in their community. Extrinsically, teachers are highly motivated with the cooperative effort from their colleagues in their work and the support giving them by the school in times of need. There was significant influence of motivation on the work performance of teachers. Also, turnover intentions of teachers are highly and significantly influenced by motivation. The study recommended that, monetary based incentive for good performance must be encouraged in the Ghana Education Service at all levels to reduce the rate of teacher turnover in Ohwimase M/A Basic ‘B’.

Source: UEW
The influence of motivation on teachers’ job satisfaction in public senior high schools in The Kassena Nankana Municipality of the Upper East Region

The study investigated the influence of motivation on job satisfaction of teachers. The objectives of the study were to find out the overall level of job satisfaction and motivation of teacher. Two research questions and three hypotheses were raised to guide the study. The study employed descriptive survey design. The respondents were selected through purposive sampling technique. A sample of 120 teachers drawn from six senior high schools in the Kassena-Nankama East Municipal was used for the study. Questionnaire was used to collect data for the study. The overall reliability coefficient obtained from the pre-test was .747. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages were, means and standard deviations. Pearson product moment correlation coefficient, simple regression and Independent Sample T test were used to analyze the hypotheses raised. Findings revealed that overall levels of motivation and job satisfaction were high. The study established significant influence of motivation on job satisfaction of teachers. It was therefore, recommended that heads should reinforce the use of motivation and job satisfaction techniques to enable teachers give out their best to students. It was again recommended that there is a continuous need for Ghana Education Service to improve the conditions of service for teachers to gain their satisfaction for the work. Heads should consider issues that affect motivation and job satisfaction of teachers by organizing durbar every academic year during which issues bothering teachers could be welcomed, discussed and managed.

Source: UEW
Influence of parental socioeconomic status on academic performances of students studying biology

This study aimed to investigate the impact of parental socioeconomic factors on the academic performance of students at Akosombo International School in Ghana's South East Region. Specifically, it sought to determine how parental educational level, occupation, and income influence students' performance in biology. The research design employed was a descriptive survey, and a purposive sampling method was used to select 80 students and their parents as participants. Questionnaires and interviews were the main research instruments used, with questionnaires administered to students and interviews conducted with parents. The collected data were analysed using content analysis, frequency tables, and percentages. The findings indicated that parents' educational qualifications, academic achievements, attitude towards education, monitoring of student's progress, and establishment of rules and regulations positively influenced students' academic achievement. Additionally, parental income and financial status, as well as their provision of a conducive learning environment at home and motivational incentives, played a role in students' academic success. Moreover, the occupational status of parents, especially those in higher-level and prestigious professions, and their level of education significantly contributed to students' academic performance. On the other hand, students whose parents were in formal employment and could support their education showed better academic outcomes, while those with parents in informal employment faced challenges.

Source: UEW
Influence of parents’ educational background on students’ academic performance in basic schools in the Toase circuit of the Atwima Nwabiagya Municipality

The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence parents’ educational background on students’ academic performance in public Junior High Schools in the Toase Circuit of the Atwima Nwabiagya Municipality. The objectives of the study were to find out how parents level of education affect class test, determine how parents level of education affect end of term examination and to discover the challenges parents face in the education of their children in Junior High School in the Toase Circuit of the Atwima Nwabiagya Municipality.The descriptive survey design was used for the study. The target population of the study was all the parents of Junior High School students. The accessible population was 112 literate parents. Purposive sampling was used to select 90 parents for the study. The study found that the performance of children of the majority of parents with SSSCE certificate were not high due to the fact that they were not monitored regularly in class test but was high with parents with diploma certificate and above. Also performance of students of parents with diploma certificate and above was high due to regular monitoring in their end of term examination but not high with parents with SSSCE certificate. Some of the challenges parents face in the education of their children was, difficulty in controlling children watching television and inadequate funds to cater for children’s education. It is recommended based on the findings and conclusions that the Municipal Directorate of Education and heads of educational institution should educate parents to provide their children with the needed teaching and learning resources in order for them to perform better in school.

Source: UEW
Influence of parents’ involvements to the development and education of early grade learners in some selected schools in Bolgatanga- East District

The study sought to gain greater understanding of parental involvement by examining the specific aspects of parents’ involvement that impact of learners and identifying the different effects of parent involvement. The study adopted the Ecological Systems Theory, Social Capital Theory, Epstein’s Conceptual Model and Cultural Capital Theory and Attrition Theory as its theoretical framework. Pragmatism philosophical paradigm, mixed method approach and a concurrent triangulation design were used for this research. The target population for the study was all teachers and parents in Bolgatanga East District. The simple random sampling was used to select 75 teachers while purposive sampling was used to select 6 parents. Interview guide and questionnaires were used to collect data. The data from questionnaires were analysed using descriptive statistics whereas qualitative content analysis was also employed to analysed the interview data. The study found that Parents of pupils in Bolgatanga East District perform four principal roles in the education of their children. These include: monitoring of children’s progress, communicating children’s conditions with school authorities, payment of school fees and provision of learning materials for their children. Parental involvement influences the academic performance and practical skills of their children. Identifiable school constraints and attitudinal barriers are major influencers of parental involvement in the education of their children. The study revealed that effective parent-teacher collaboration and parental education would enhance parental involvement. The study recommended that parents should continue to play their roles effectively, such as visiting the school to find out the progress of their children, including challenges and prospects. Parental involvement has proved to promote the academic performance of the learners. For this reason; parents should understand that they are partners of the school and that their involvement is needed and valued. It is also recommended that the school authorities should consider parents’ views in all important management decisions concerning the school and the wellbeing of the pupils. This would make them more involve in the activities of the school and in the education of their children. Meetings, seminars and workshops should be conducted for parents to facilitate parental involvement

Source: UEW
The influence of parent’s demographic variables on their children’s education

The purpose of the study was to investigate the assistance parents give to their children in their homework and other school related activities, the role of parent’s educational background and their socioeconomic status on their children’s education in the Ejisu-Juaben Municipal Assembly with a view of recommending on how to improve children’s academic life. The study adopted a descriptive survey design which was to answer the research questions of the study. A questionnaire was distributed to 110 respondents and out of the sample of 110 parents, 100 usable responses were received. The application of descriptive statistics like mean, standard deviation and frequencies were used and bar charts were used to graphically demonstrate the data distribution. Pearson Correlation analysis was used to analyse data obtained with a Likert scale designed questionnaire. The results of the study revealed that parents with higher level of education most often assist their children in their homework and other school related activities. Conclusion from this study indicated that parental involvement in children’s education has a powerful impact on their academic success. Such work will not only further our understanding on how children will attain better education but will have important implications on parents with low level of education to provide quality educational resources which appears to impose the greatest impact on children’s educational outcomes.

Source: UEW
Influence of Perceived Instructional Leadership Behaviours of Senior High School Headmasters on Teachers Instructional Practices in Bantama Sub-Metro of The Ashanti Region

The main objective of the study was to assess the influence of heads leadership behaviours on teachers’ instructional practices. Descriptive survey design was used in the study with aim of finding out whether leadership behaviours have influence on instructional practices. The target population was teachers of senior high schools in Bantama sub-metro in the Kumasi metropolis. A sample of 96 Participants was used for the study. Purposive technique was used to select three schools with all the teachers automatically included in the study. The main instrument used for was questionnaire. The questionnaire was pilot tested at Anglican senior high school using 30 teachers. From the pilot test, the reliability co-efficient of 0.87 was obtained using Cronbach Alpha. Two research questions and three hypotheses were formulated to direct the study. Means and standard deviations, correlation, regression and independent sample T-test were used to analyze the data. The study revealed that teachers failed to space out instruction to cater for the slow learners.Findings revealed that there was statistically significant influence of heads leadership behaviours on teachers instructional practices. It is recommended that heads should advocate for sustaining the use of leadership behaviours. It is recommended that teachers employ the use of discussion method that will ensure active involvement of slow learners in the lesson.

Source: UEW
Influence of perceived instructional strategies on students’ academic performance in public junior high schools at Ejisu Municipality

The purpose of the study is to investigate the perceived influence of instructional strategies on academic performance of students in public junior high schools at Ejisu Municipality in the Ashanti Region. The objectives of the study were to identify the instructional strategies used by teachers in public junior high schools, factors that determine teachers’ choice of instructional strategy in public junior high schools, and the relationship that exist between instructional strategies and academic performance of students. Descriptive survey research design was employed using the quantitative approach for the study. The population of the study teachers of public Junior high schools at Ejisu Municipality. A sample of 138 teachers were selected for the study using simple random sampling method. The main instrument used for the study was questionnaire. The reliability test yielded Cronbach Alpha of 0.81. Descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages were used to analyse the data. The study revealed that varieties of instructional strategies through teaching and learning. It was evident from the study that number of students in the classroom, and facilities and resources available determine teachers’ choice of instructional strategy. It was concluded that instructional strategies had a direct influence on students’ academic performance. This study recommends that teachers in Ghana must embrace these effective instructional strategies in their quest to realize sustainable learning outcomes.

Source: UEW
The influence of Pidgin English on writings of Senior High School students a study of Tempane Senior High School

The use of pidgin among senior high school students has engaged the attention of different classes of people, especially educationists, linguists, parents and policy makers in education. The study aims at ascertaining the validity of the perception that pidgin is the cause of deviant Standard English usage among students at the senior high school. It also investigates the domain in which pidgin operates, the purpose for which it is used, whether it is used predominant and influenced by geographical or social factors. Data for the study were collected through students’ participation, interviews, observations and documentation. The study is based on data collected from a total of sixty (60) student respondents and twenty (20) teachers, as well as interviews and review of documents. The instrument used for the collection of data was a questionnaire which was pilot-tested for validity and reliability. The responses from both students and teacher respondents were 100%. The data collected were analyzed through a tabular representation using percentages. The main findings were that the use of pidgin is a secondary school culture which is age-related, gender biased and an urban phenomenon. Pidgin is used in different domains for purposes that have no adverse effect on senior high school students’ performance in Standard English usage. Since school pidgin is not found to be the main cause of poor performance of secondary school students in Standard English, it has been suggested that a more pragmatic methods be employed to address the problem of poor performance.

Source: UEW
Influence of Plantain Pseudostem Fibres and Lime on the Properties of Cement Mortar

This study investigated the properties of cement mortar with lime reinforced with plantain pseudostem fibres. Experimental specimens with 0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, and 1% fibre contents by weight of sand and 10% lime content by weight of cement were prepared and tested on 7, 14, 21, and 28 days of curing for density, tensile strength, compressive strength, SEM, and EDS. The 0.25% plantain pseudostem fibre reinforced mortar achieved 23.4% compressive strength improvement over unreinforced mortar specimens. There was between 6.89 and 13.80% increase in tensile strength of the plantain pseudostem fibre reinforced mortar over the unreinforced mortar specimens. A positive linear correlation was found between the compressive strength and tensile strength of cement mortar reinforced with plantain pseudostem fibres and lime with coefficient of determinant (R2) values between 0.909 and 0.869. It was also observed that the plantain pseudostem fibre reinforced mortar specimen had some microcracks and voids from the SEM analysis. Furthermore, EDS analysis showed the presence of calcium silicate hydrate with a Ca/Si ratio of between 1.02 and 2.49, and Al/Si ratio of between 0.76 and 0.81 as the main oxide. It therefore concluded that the incorporation of plantain pseudostem fibre and lime positively influenced the properties of the cement mortar with the 0.25% fibre content being recommended for construction application. � 2020 Humphrey Danso.

Source: UEW
Influence of play material on teaching and learning in the Jomoro Municipality

The purpose of this study is to investigate the views of Early Childhood Educators on the influence of play materials on teaching and learning as well as play as a teaching method in selected schools in two circuits in the Jomoro Municipality. The study adopted concurrent triangulation mixed methods approach. The target population of the study was 230 Early Childhood Educators in the Jomoro Municipality. This comprised 20 basic school heads, 20 school supervisors and 190 kindergarten teachers in the Jomoro Municipality. A sample of 120 participants was selected in this study: 100 kindergarten teachers, 10 basic school heads and 10 school supervisors. Purposive, simple random and convenience sampling techniques were used to select the participants. Questionnaire and interview guide were used to collect data. Descriptive and inferential statistics, specifically frequency counts, percentages and linear multiple regression were used to analyse the quantitative data. On the other hand, thematic analysis was used for the qualitative data. The findings showed that early childhood teachers in Jomoro Municipality have positive perception on the use of play as a teaching method. The findings discovered that availability of teaching and learning materials, teaching experience, organisation of in-service training, motivation for teachers and regular supervision were the major measures that can be employed to positively shape the perception of teachers and help them of play to effect learning. The study recommended that through in-service training, headteachers should encourage early childhood teachers in Jomoro Municipality to continuously have positive perception towards play as a teaching method. This could help them to continuously use play as a teaching method in teaching kindergarten children in Jomoro Municipality. Personnel in charge of supervision at the Jomoro Municipal Education Directorate should educate kindergarten teachers on the use to use play as a teaching method. This could help them use it more often in their lesson delivery; hence, could help children have better understanding of lessons taught.

Source: UEW