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Deviations in the use of english among university students,the case study of Pentecost university college and regent university college of science and technology, Accra

This is a qualitative case study that analysed common deviations made by the Level 400 students of the Pentecost University College and the Regent University College of Science and Technology in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. The data used for the analysis comprised students‘ written test. From this, a total of 3060 deviations or errors were identified. Three categories of deviations were identified and they include morphological deviations (additions of words, omission, misformation of words), grammatical deviations (open and closed class systems) namely, wrong use of adjectives, nouns, verbs, pronouns, prepositions and correlative conjunctions, other grammatical deviations (concord errors, of clause, reported speech, wrong use of passive voice, wrong use of subjunctive case, wrong use of question tags and conditional sentence) and semantic deviations (punctuations and the use of tautology) in English. The result of the present study shows that morphological deviations was the highest number of deviations recorded in the students‘ test, with a total of 960 representing 31%. Second on the hierarchy was grammatical deviation of the open class system with a total of 720 deviations representing 23.5%.Third highest were other grammatical deviations (concord errors, of clause, reported speech, question tags, and conditional sentence) with a total of 660 denoting 21.5%. The fourth highest was grammatical deviation of closed class system with a total of 540 deviations representing 18% while semantic deviations were the least on the hierarchy with 180 deviations representing 6%. Based on the findings of the study, causes of deviations in students‘ writing were identified as fossilization, L1 interference on the teaching/learning of English (L2), ignorance of rule restrictions, overgeneralization and unlearning on the part of students. Some suggestions are made to various stakeholders to ensure effective teaching and learning of the English Language in Ghanaian universities.

Source: UEW
Devised theatre as a tool to promote sdgs in the La Nkwantanan Municipality

This study sought to promote three Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the UN General Assembly for agenda 2030 using devised theatre in the La Nkwantanang Municipality as a case study. Devising techniques draw, on the micro level, some practice-based research methodology, and on the macro level, artistic research methodology. Its efficacious process engages research, collaboration, rehearsals, reflections and performance as tools. It draws on an Interpretivist Paradigm/Constructivist Paradigm within the qualitative research design, and a theoretical framework of Practice-based Research. The research focused on developing the Chaskele Devised model as an advocacy tool for promoting Goals 3 (Good Health and Wellbeing), 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), and 15 (Life on Land) within communities using folklore as stimuli. Some participants from the Municipality volunteered for this project. The findings established that, theatre has the transformative power to reach and impact the masses. The folkloric elements used as the stimuli in the creation of the Chaskele performance enhanced the performance output and made the subject relevant to the audience. From the foregoing, it is recommended that further research be conducted on the efficacy of the Chaskele Devised Model in promoting the SDGs in Ghana.

Source: UEW
Dénonciation de la démagogie dans en attendant le vote de bêtes sauvages d’ahmadou kourouma

This is a critical study of a Francophone African novel namely En Attendant le vote des bêtes sauvages of Ahmadou Kourouma (1998). The study focuses on the manifestation and condemnation of demagogy in the novel. It demonstrates abundantly that the novel denounces in no uncertain terms how some unscrupulous African leaders come to power through dishonesty, selfishness and violence. The study concludes on the observation that the author’s strategy of using dansomana1 has been original and effective in the condemnation of demagogy in post-independence African societies as Il s'agit d'une étude critique d'un roman africain francophone intitulé En Attendant le vote des bêtes sauvages d'Ahmadou Kourouma (1998). L'étude se concentre sur la manifestation et la condamnation de la démagogie dans le roman. Elle démontre abondamment que le roman dénonce sans ambages la manière dont certains dirigeants africains sans scrupules accèdent au pouvoir par la malhonnêteté, l'égoïsme et la violence. L'étude conclut sur le constat que la stratégie de l'auteur, qui consiste à utiliser le dansomana, a été originale et efficace dans la condamnation de la démagogie dans les sociétés africaines post-indépendance telles qu'elles sont décrites dans ce texte.

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Diabetes self-management education interventions in the WHO African Region: A scoping review

Introduction Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the commonest chronic diseases worldwide. Self-Management Education (SME) is regarded as a critical element of treatment for all people with diabetes, as well as those at risk of developing the condition. While a great variety of diabetes self-management education (DSME) interventions are available in high-income countries, limited information exists on educational programs for the prevention and management of diabetes complications in Africa. This study, therefore, aimed at synthesizing information in the literature to describe the state of the science of DSME interventions in the WHO African Region. Materials and methods The study is a scoping review, which followed the standard PRISMA guidelines for conducting and reporting scoping reviews. A systematic keyword and subject headings searches were conducted on six electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsychINFO and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials) to identify relevant English language publications on DSME from 2000 through 2020. Titles and abstracts of the search results were screened to select eligible papers for full text reading. All eligible papers were retrieved and full text screening was done by three independent reviewers to select studies for inclusion in the final analysis. Results Nineteen studies were included in the review. The interventions identified were individually oriented, group-based, individually oriented & group-based, and information technology-based DSME programs. Outcomes of the interventions were mixed. While the majority yielded significant positive results on HbA1c, diabetes knowledge, blood pressure, blood sugar and foot care practices; few demonstrated positive outcomes on self-efficacy, BMI, physical activity; self-monitoring of blood glucose, medication adherence, smoking and alcohol consumption. Conclusions The limited studies available indicate that DSME interventions in the WHO African Region have mixed effects on patient behaviors and health outcomes. That notwithstanding, the majority of the interventions demonstrated statistically significant positive effects on HbA1c, the main outcome measure in most DSME intervention studies. � 2021 Kumah et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.

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Diachronic and synchronic examination of Saltpond ceramics limited

This study sought to investigate the collapse of the Saltpond Ceramics Limited. Specifically, the study sought to: trace the historical background of Saltpond Ceramics Limited, examine the operations of Saltpond Ceramics Limited, assess the impact of Saltpond Ceramics Limited on the people of Saltpond and Ghana in general and investigate the causes of collapse of Saltpond Ceramics Limited. The qualitative approach specifically, case study design was employed in collecting, analyzing and interpreting data from the selected respondents of the study. The population of the study comprised past but alive staff of the Saltpond Ceramics Limited living in Saltpond and some people from the Saltpond community. Correspondingly, sample size of thirteen respondents were purposively sampled as former employees for the study. Semi-structured interview guide was used to conduct with the research participants. The interview data was complemented with secondary sources, such as handbooks, website information, legal documents, as well as cite observation. Subsequently, data gathered was thematically analysed. The study revealed that greater abundance of clay deposits in the area of Saltpond that supported the sustainability of production and the proximity of Saltpond to the Takoradi Sea Port, led to its establishment by Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. It was also discovered that; the Saltpond Ceramics Limited operated within four (4) mini factories for different products which were being made, however, the initial processes to be carried out before the products come into place were similar, except exceptional cases where customization was needed. Furthermore, it emerged that there was a high level of positive impact of the factory on the people of Saltpond and Ghana at large many of these impacts were cultural, economic, educational and social. Again, the study disclosed that rivalry between the expatriates and the indigenes, poor administrative and industrial management, fall in demand of its product and high cost of production caused the collapse of the factory. From the findings, the study concludes that the establishment of the factory was a prudent idea due to the over-abundance of clay and other raw materials in the locality, however, poor and ineffective management led to its demise. The collapse of the Factory has rendered the youths jobless which has resulted in many social vices in the community. The study recommends among others that as a matter of urgency, governments and potential investors should do due, deep and reflective feasibility studies regarding effective management.

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Diachronic and synchronic examination of Saltpond ceramics limited

The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of Geobaord software on basic seven (7) pupils’ academic achievement in area and perimeter of plane figures. The study used a quasi-experimental non-equivalent pre-test post-test research design. The study made use of cluster sampling technique to select basic seven (7) classes from two different schools within the Effutu Municipality. The sample size for the study was 109 pupils. The instruments used were pre-test and post-tests with an intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.875. The pre-test scores were used to establish that pupils in the two schools had similar or equivalent abilities in area and perimeter of plane figures before the intervention. The post-test scores were used to determine the differences in academic achievement between pupils who were taught area and perimeter with the use of the Geoboard software and pupils who were taught area and perimeter without Geoboard software. The pupils who were taught using the Geoboard software performed better than their peers who were taught the concepts of area and perimeter without the use of the software. The study also found that the use of Geoboard software in teaching and learning increased the interest of pupils to learn area and perimeter of plane figures. Based on the findings, it was recommended that integrating the use of Geoboard software into the teaching and learning of mathematics will help improve pupils' understanding of mathematics and make mathematics interesting to learn in Effutu Municipality.

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Dietary patterns of school children at Navrongo Senior High School

The adolescent is considered especially vulnerable nutritionally because there is an increased demand for nutrients related to the dramatic increase in physical growth, psychosocial and cognitive development. What students eat is predetermined largely by peer influence, school environment including what is available to them in the school premises or what is provided by the school canteen. To this effect the study aimed at assessing the impact of dietary patterns on the nutritional status of school children at Navrongo Senior High School. The study employed quantitative research technique. A total of 95 respondents were selected randomly to prevent bias. In this study, data was collected using questionnaire. The data was analyzed using SPSS 20.0. The study found that 80.0% of the students frequently take breakfast, lunch, supper, meat and fish, whiles 62.1% rarely consume fast food with egg and 56.8% occasionally consume snacks, fruits, vegetables and legumes. Majority, 82.3% of the respondents indicated that health concern, food availability, environmental consideration, cost of food, individual energy and nutrients needs, and advertising and other point of sale information are the factors that influence food choice and habits of Navrongo Senior High School. The study further revealed that making healthful food more available and convenient, and limiting the availability of unhealthful food options help students eat more healthful diet as the mean score exceed the mean score of 3.5. Based on this conclusion were made that SHS students frequently take breakfast, lunch, supper, meat and fish, whiles they rarely consume fast food with egg and they occasionally consume snacks, fruits, vegetables and legumes. The study recommended that stakeholders including parents, teachers and even the students should be educated on the need for good nutrition and also encouraged to vary their diets. Nutrition and health education programs should also be carried out periodically in the various schools and this should be in cooperated into the educational curricula in the long round.

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Differences in junior high school students’ perception of school, teacher and student factors inhibiting their performance in mathematics

The study was conducted to investigate junior high school students‟ perception of school factors, student factors, and teacher factors inhibiting students‟ academic performance in Mathematics. The study was a descriptive survey with sample of one hundred and twenty-six respondents selected randomly from the three hundred and twenty-six students of Asokore SDA College Demonstration Junior High School, Koforidua. The researcher administered a closed-ended questionnaire personally to gather data for the study. The study found that students‟ perception of school factors inhibiting their academic performance in Mathematics included good seating arrangement, the type of school either public or private, and class size. Also, the students‟ perception of student factors inhibiting their academic performance in Mathematics included gender of students, attitude of students towards studying mathematics, and parental education of students. In addition, the junior high school students‟ perception of teacher factors inhibiting their academic performance in Mathematics included teacher absenteeism, teacher lateness, and shortage of qualified mathematics teachers. The study concluded that any attempt at improving upon the academic performance of students in Mathematics at the junior high school should consider school related factors, student related factors and teacher related factors. Based on the findings of the study, it is recommended that teachers of Asokore SDA College Demonstration Junior High School, Koforidua through the school‟s Parent Teacher Association (PTA) need to educate and motivate students to adopt positive attitude towards the studying of Mathematics. Also, the head teacher of Asokore SDA College Demonstration Junior High School, Koforidua need to put in place mechanisms to supervise teacher attendance and punctuality to school.

Source: UEW
Differential views of SHS teacher factors that affect students’ performance in biology

This study investigated the differential views of SHS teacher factors that affect students‟ performance in biology in two districts of Eastern Region, Ghana. The research was guided by five research objectives. The study sought to establish the effect of certain factors such as teachers‟ motivation, qualifications, instructional approaches, professional experience and job satisfaction on students‟ performance in biology in two selected Districts of Eastern Region. The study used descriptive survey design. The techniques used to select the respondents were purposive and simple random sampling. The sample consisted of 124 respondents; made up of 4 school heads, 80 biology teachers and 40 educationists. The main instrument was a questionnaire and the data was analysed by the help of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). This was supplemented with interviews and document analysis. The analysed data indicated that many (52.5 %) of the biology teachers were of the view that motivation of teachers made them do a lot of research to teach effectively. It was also found that all the biology teachers indicated that qualified teachers adopt good teaching methods which improved students‟ performance. Many (60.7%) of the respondents strongly agreed that teachers with high professional qualifications teach students better. Many (61.2%) of the respondents indicated that experienced teachers University of Education,Winneba http://ir.uew.edu.gh xii use learner centered approach in lessons delivery and they build upon students existing knowledge and experience. Majority of the respondents strongly agreed that, experienced teachers are more understanding in dealing with student related matters. This study was expected to significantly contribute to knowledge in other to improve learning and performance of students in biology.

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Differentiated assessment practices of social studies teachers in public junior high schools in the New Juaben North and South municipalities of Ghana.

In Ghana’s educational landscape, addressing the unique needs of diverse student groups has prompted a shift from traditional assessment practices to differentiated approaches. This study explores the differentiated assessment practices of junior high school (JHS) Social Studies teachers in New Juaben municipality (NJM). Using a sequential exploratory mixed-method design, the research engaged 10 teachers qualitatively and 61 teachers quantitatively. The findings reveal that Social Studies teachers in the NJM exhibit a strong understanding of differentiated assessment, with the majority implementing it through the ability-grouping approach. In addition, implementation challenges, such as time constraints, resource limitations, and stress, exist. This notwithstanding, teachers acknowledge the benefits, including enhanced teaching strategies and increased confidence. Furthermore, the findings revealed a significant positive correlation between teachers’ awareness of differentiated assessment as a curriculum requirement and its actual implementation (r = .705, p < .01). Recommendations include establishing support systems, fostering professional learning communities, and advocating for flexible teaching time to bolster differentiated assessment practices and enhance the overall educational system in Ghana.

Source: UEW
Difficultes d’emploi des determinants possessifs le cas des apprenants de Weme M.A. Jhs 2

This research presents difficulties learners face in the use of possessive determiners of French as a Foreign Language in Ghana. A questionnaire was used in the investigations and findings revealed that the causes of these difficulties are related not only to the complex nature of the rules governing the use of possessive determiners and non-mastery of the gender of nouns in the French Language but the difficulties also are attributed to the linguistic transfer where students result to apply their previous knowledge in English to written French. It has also been established that the difference between the use possessive determiners in French language and English language compelled learners to confuse rules in English with those in French. Proposed strategies that will help surmount the difficulties have been suggested. At the JHS level, it has been suggested that teachers should engage learners in regular and frequent exercises such as practical class activities in teaching of the use of possessive determiners in the various forms. The difference in application of rules in both English and French should be explained to the learners. Finally, it has been proposed that teachers attend regular courses organized for teachers of French at the Regional Centers for the teaching of French in the country as a whole

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Difficultes d’emploi du groupe nominal (gn) en classe de fle . Cas des apprenants d'Okuapemman SHS.

The study examines the difficulties in the formation and use of noun phrase in the class of French as a Foreign Language at Okuapemman Senior High School . The noun phrase plays a central role in sentence construction and is indispensable for expressing ideas.It points out specific problems in French grammar, like matching genders of words, using the right articles, placing adjectives correctly, and understanding sentence structure. The study argues that these difficulties arise from a lack of exposure to reallife French, a shortage of learning materials, and confusion with their native languages. To solve these issues, the study proposes a teaching method that blends learning grammar in context, practicing French in real-life situations, and using technology. This method aims to improve students' understanding and use of noun phrases, leading to better overall French language skills.

Source: UEW
Difficulté d’emploi des déterminants possessifs son sa en fle. Le cas des apprenants d’Ekumfi T.I. Ahmadiyya SHS, Essarkyir.

This research aims at investigating the difficulties encountered by SHS2 learners of Ekumfi T.I. Ahmadiyyah Senior High School regarding the use of possessive determiners in written French. Our main objective is to expose the difficulties related to the use of possessive determiners by learners of French as a foreign language. The theories on which our research is based are Structuralist Theory, Distributionnalisme, Contrastive analysis and Language transfer. We have used a sample of 52 learners in General Arts2 et Home Economics (GA, & HE). Six (6) French teachers of Ekumfi T.I. Ahmaddiyya Senior High School also participated in the study. A test for learners and a questionnaire for teachers serves as the data collection tools. The analysis has revealed that majority of learners have difficulties in using possessive determiners in sentences. They use these determiners without considering their relationships with the nouns or pronouns they possessed in the sentence. The data revealed that learners do not express themselves at all or a little in French Language. The data showed that learners dislike teaching and learning of French and thereby participate passively in French lesson. The data also revealed that the traditional methods of teaching was employed in teaching French grammar lessons which impede learners’ participation in terms of classrooms’ interactions and communications. The findings showed that the proposed pedagogical approches in teaching used to help learners during the intervention was very effective and efficient. It was suggested that learners practise the language both within and outside of the classroom in light of these findings. It was again recommended that teachers should adopt the Communicative and Action-Oriented Approaches of teaching to assist learners to overcome their difficulties with French grammar, especially with the use of the possessive determiners.

Source: UEW