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Attitude of senior high students towards the study of literature in English the case of some selected senior high schools in the Eastern Region

Learners’ attitude towards the study of English Language and Literature in English is very important for effective teaching and learning in ESL settings. Numerous researches at various settings on learners’ attitude had come out with various causes or factors that contributes to learners’ attitude formation. This thesis investigated the attitude of Senior High Students towards the study of Literature in English in some selected schools in the Eastern Region of Ghana. The aim of this research was to explore how Senior High students’ perception of literature had affected their attitude towards the subject. The data for the research were collected through qualitative and quantitative means by using questionnaire and interview as the research instruments. The data were analysed through SPSS. It came out from the findings that the attitude of most Senior High students in the Eastern Region of Ghana towards literature was negative. This was as a result of either their home background, textbooks that are selected for the students to read, or the teaching approach adopted by their teachers. Majority of the students had negative attitude towards literature as an aspect of English language because of the above factors. The findings indicated that most of the respondents do not like the way literature is taught in their schools. Additionally, the textbooks or literature materials that were selected for the students had been identified as one of the problems the students had about the subject. Most of the students preferred to have literature materials of African background. In summary, although some senior high students believe literature can help them to be proficient in the English language, majority of them had shown negative attitude towards it and would not like to pursue any literature course at the tertiary level.

Source: UEW
Attitude of staff and students towards littering in second cycle schools in the Sefwi Wiawso Municipality

Littering is considered a major environmental problem. This problem is growing steadily and is attracting great concerns among the public, scholars and educational institutions. Human attitude is said to be the main contributor to littering as an environmental sanitation problem which, if urgent attention is not taken to address this phenomenon, it might pose serious threats to sustaining life on earth. This study investigated staff and students’ attitude towards littering in second cycle schools in the Sefwi Wiawso Municipality of Ghana. The objectives of the study were to explore staff and students’ perception on waste; examine staff and students’ knowledge on the constitutuents of littering; examine the factors that contribute to littering behavior among staff and students’ and to explore the possibilities on the schools ability to shape up staff and students attitudes towards littering. This study investigated staff and students’ attitude towards littering in second cycle schools in the Sefwi Wiawso Municipality of Ghana. Guided by the social learning theory, the mixed method approach was employed for this study by combining interview and questionnaire. Purposive sampling was used in selecting the schools studied. Simple random sampling was adopted in selecting the students for the study whereas convenience sampling was used for the teachers. A sample size of 198 consisting of 188 students’ and 10 teachers were selected for the study. The quantitative data was analysed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS version 23.0) computers software. The data keyed into the software were converted into frequency counts and percentages which were used to address the research questions posed in the study. The qualitative data were gathered, organised and analysed manually using emerging themes. The study identified that both teachers and students litter though, they know that littering poses a danger to the environment. It was also revealed that students litter due to laziness, absence of waste bins, less sensitization on littering and lack of law enforcement or litter or no environmental law. The study recommended the provision of enough waste bins on the school compounds and formation of waste clubs to educate the students on littering. In addition, students and staff with good waste management practices should be rewarded as a measure of addressing littering problem in second cycle schools’.

Source: UEW
Attitude of students of Bolgatanga senior high school towards the teaching and learning of social studies

The study sought to investigate the attitudes of students of Bolgatanga Senior High School towards the teaching and learning of Social Studies. The study employed quantitative descriptive survey research design. A sample size of 234 students was selected using a multi-staged sampling techniques comprising purposive and simple random sampling technique. The study used questionnaire to collect data from students and data were analysed descriptively into frequencies and percentages using SPSS (version 22.0). The study findings revealed, students have negative perception about social studies. Also, the findings revealed, students have negative perception about lecture method and role play method of teaching social studies. However, they have positive attitude towards discussion and presentation methods of teaching and learning. Finally, the findings from the study showed, students rate mathematics ahead of social studies but rate social studies above integrated science and English Language as favourite subjects. They scored highest in social studies than the other three core subjects in their last end of semester exams. Also, in terms of importance to their future, students rate integrated science ahead of English, mathematics and social studies. Again, students rate integrated science as being more interesting followed by social studies, mathematics and English Language. Based on these findings, the researcher recommended, schools should be well-oriented on the importance of studying social studies as a subject in order to give it the serious attention it needs.

Source: UEW
Attitude of students of the University of Education, Winneba towards nutrition information on food labels

he study investigated attitude of students in the University of Education, Winneba towards nutrition information on food labels. The study adopted the cross-sectional survey designand involved344 respondents randomly sampled from a target population of about 15,778 students.Data collection was done by online survey using a questionnaire designed with Google Forms. The study found among other things, that:level of awareness of respondents about nutritional information on food labels was high(68.0%);respondents who were knowledgeable about nutritional information made healthier food choices, implyingthat the use of nutritional information had some significant effects (p=0.01) on food choices;students encountered some difficulties in reading and understanding nutritional information on food labels; demographic characteristics (gender) of respondentsdid not significantly influence food choicesof respondents (p=0.08); there was a negative correlation (-0.642) between levels of awareness about nutritional information and effects of reading nutritional information. However,correlation between level of awareness and difficulties encountered in reading nutritional information was positive (0.555);there was a negative correlation between difficulties encountered and the effects of reading and understanding nutritional information (-0.502).It is recommended that conferences, seminars and symposia be organized on the importance of reading nutritional information; designers of food labels should use legible and readable fonts in designing food labels. It was also suggested that further studies be conducted to compare the attitude of students and workers towards the use of nutritional information for making food choices.

Source: UEW
Attitude of students towards the learning of ESL A Study of Senior High Schools in the Kwabre East Municipality

As the urge to communicate grows, so does the significance placed on language, the most basic instrument for communication. Attitude towards learning the English language has raised so many concerns among teachers and other stakeholders in the education setting. This study examined the attitudes of students towards learning of English as a second language in the Kwabre East Municipality. The objectives of the study were to investigate the attitudes of students towards the learning of English language as a second language, to explore the factors that affect students‟ attitude towards learning of English language as a Second language, and to determine how students‟ attitudes affect senior high school students‟ English language proficiency and performance. The study used a mixed methods convergent parallel design. Questionnaire, focus group discussion guide, and semi-structured interview guide was adopted to obtain data from 600 students and 12 English language teachers and analysed descriptively and thematically. Results suggest that most of the students have positive attitudes resulting in high aptitude but mainly have high learning anxiety in learning the English language. The study also revealed that language motivation, both positive and negative attitude of teachers and favourable learning environment of students are important factors that influence the attitudes of the students to learn the English language. It was found that students‟ English language proficiency skills improve their academic performance and communication with foreigners. Based on these, it is recommended that teachers should understand their beliefs and respond to the needs of their students by providing meaningful activities that would make the English language lesson an enjoyable experience.

Source: UEW
The attitude of teachers towards continuous professional development, the case of some selected teachers at Yendi municipality

In Ghana and globally, continuous professional development (CPD) is most essential for promoting teacher learning and improving school effectiveness, but it is a field of progressive opportunities and research. This study therefore seeks to investigate the development and impact of the attitudes of CPD programmes to teachers and also sought to gather the impact of CPD on both their classroom practices and wider professional life in schools. A qualitative approach was adopted and the study was undertaken using questionnaires. Through purposive sampling, the study was able sample out 50 respondents. It can be read from the study that the teachers strongly disagree that CPD is a waste of time to teachers. Again, the study came out that the impact of CPD changes teachers’ knowledge and practice, provides opportunities for teachers to explore new roles. Also, CPD helps to refine teaching practice and broaden teachers experience and enhances teachers’ effectiveness with students. It was reviewed that male teachers are likely to benefit more from taken CPD than female teachers. The analyses also reviewed that the youthful people are the majority of teachers in the Yendi community, therefore CPD will equip more teachers if much attention and opportunity is given to them to develop themselves professionally. It was recommended that teacher’s negative attitudes towards CPD needed to be changed It was also recommended that there is a need to invest more time and resources into the implementation and development of CPD.

Source: UEW
The attitude of the contemporary youth of Akropong in the Akuapem North district of Ghana towards marriage.

Marriage is an important social institution which is cherished and respected in most African societies. However, the trend has changed as most of the contemporary youth in Akropong Akuapem in the Eastern Region of Ghana do not seem to cherish or respect marriage anymore. The purpose of this study was to find out the reasons for the change in attitude towards marriage among the youth. A semi-structured interview guide was used to elicit the views of the youth, traditional leaders, religious leaders and social workers on the topic. Forty (40) respondents comprising; thirty youth, four religious leaders, three traditional leaders and three social workers were purposively sampled for the study. The data obtained was transcribed and analysed under themes and sub-themes that emerged from the research questions. Data from the study revealed that: • Factors such as high cost of marriage, the job the youth engage in and the educational attainment of the youth influenced their attitude negatively towards marriage. • It was also revealed that female youth desired to get married earlier than their male counterparts. • The study further revealed that religious affiliation of the youth had had positive influence on their attitude towards marriage. The study recommended that: • Religious leaders, traditional leaders and social workers as well as parents should educate the youth on the true meaning of marriage. Local newspapers like the “Akuapem Amannee” of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana should be giving weekly highlights on the importance of marriage. These will go a long way to change the perception and the understanding of the youth about marriage. • Religious leaders should be liberal when it comes to selection of future partners among the youth. They should not be restricted to select from their Churches or one particular sect only. This will enable the youth to have a wider field from which to choose their suitors based on their values, love, belief and other important factors. University of Education, Winneba http://ir.uew.edu.gh x • Programmes that will give the youth insight-into issues on marriage such as peer counselling, pre-marital counselling workshops on preparation towards marriage, seminars on dating and other related topics on marriage should be organized by religious bodies and social clubs. This will help the youth to develop better attitude towards marriage.

Source: UEW
Attitude of the Ghanaian towards vocational education programmes in the Senior High School a case study at the Atwima-Nwabiagya District in the Ashanti Region

Different population groups throughout the world have their own perception towards the study of Vocational and Technical programmes at the Senior High School level. There is, however, little documentation about the perception of the Ghanaian towards Vocational Education. This study thus sought to know officially the perception of the Ghanaian towards the study of Vocational Education using participants from the Atwima Nwabiagya District. The research employed the qualitative case study research approach which made use of questionnaires in its methodology. The population studied comprised the general public; students and teachers of Vocational Education. Two hundred and forty-five (245) respondents were selected through the random sampling technique to avoid bias; 120 from the public; 100 vocational education students and 25 vocational teachers. Data collected were analysed using Microsoft Excel application and the analysed findings interpreted and discussed. The study brought to light among other things; the perception that Vocational education students are less brilliant than their counterparts in other fields of study; vocational education is meant for students from low family backgrounds and those with vocational educational background have low social status. Suggested strategies provided to salvage the image of Vocational Education in the country include the government and other stakeholders providing the vital tools and equipment as well as regular training for vocational education teachers; provision of easy access into tertiary education; education should be given to the public about the prospects in vocational education as well as not just accepting anyone who failed in the Basic Education Certificate Examination to pursue vocational and Technical programmes. This is because; vocational education plays a vital role in the economy of the country.

Source: UEW
Attitude towards English language learning and career success a study of colleges of education in the western north region of Ghana

Attitude is one of the success factors in language learning. It includes students‟ feelings, beliefs, and behaviour tendencies. This study examined the attitude of students of the colleges of education in the Western North Region towards English language learning and its effect on their career success. Using a convergent parallel mixed methods design, simple random and convenience sampling techniques were employed to select 920 students and tutors. Data were gathered by means of questionnaire, interview and focus group interview, and analyzed using statistical and thematic means. In line with the Socio-educational Model (Gardner & MacIntyre, 1992), results suggest that although students have positive attitude towards the teaching of the English language, they have negative attitude regarding the learning of the English language. Motivation, aptitude and anxiety are seen to be important factors in learning the English language. Again, students believe that there is a link between their attitude towards learning English and their career since English language helps them to excel in their career path. This study confirms the assertion that attitudes toward the English language have a great impact on the career success of trainee teachers. It is therefore suggested that in designing or reviewing subsequent English syllabus for the college of education, curriculum developers might include topics on how to develop a positive attitude towards the learning of the English language as well as its importance for the career success.

Source: UEW
Attitudes of households towards solid waste management in Kasoa township

The study sought to assess the attitudes of households towards solid waste management within Kasoa Township. To achieve the study objectives, a convergent parallel design based on the mixed- methods approach was adopted for the study. The single-stage cluster sampling technique was employed in selecting 246 household respondents aside 5 key informants who were purposively selected. Data collection instruments included a structured questionnaire, unstructured interview guide and observation guide. The quantitative data obtained were presented and analysed using descriptive statistics from the SPSS version 20 software and were complemented with qualitative data under emergent themes. It emerged from the study that majority of the households in Kasoa Township have poor attitudes towards source reduction and re use of solid wastes materials although they were concerned about the generation rates. The high cost of procuring wastes bins and high fees charged by Zoomlion and other private waste collectors were the major affronts in managing solid wastes effectively by the households in Kasoa Township. It was recommended that advocacy for attitudinal change towards source reduction and re-use would help in changing households‟ attitude towards solid waste generation in the study area. Also, subsidization of the cost of procuring waste bins by the ASEMA for low-income households would be a laudable step to curb the attitude towards open dumping. By implication, the study findings and recommendations would furnish the ASEMA and Zoomlion with in-depth information in taking pragmatic steps to monitor and collect solid wastes effectively in households within Kasoa Township.

Source: UEW
Attitudes of physical education personnel towards the participation of the hearing impaired in competitive school sports in the Central Region of Ghana

The study is about the attitudes of Physical Education Personnel towards the participation of the hearing impaired in competitive school sports in the Central Region of Ghana. The methodology, which was qualitative, involved the use of interview and document scrutiny for data collection. In all a sample of twelve (12) respondents, involving the Regional Physical Education coordinator, District Physical Education coordinators, sports teachers for the Schools for the Deaf and Physical Education teachers in the Central Region were interviewed. Analysis of the data revealed that Physical Education personnel agree to the participation of the hearing impaired in competitive school sports, even though these personnel lack background experience in teaching the hearing impaired. Among various recommendations made were: Physical Education teachers should be give orientation or in-service training in methodologies of teaching the hearing impaired. Also sports teachers for the schools for the hearing impaired should be encouraged to undertake courses in Physical Education since they are potential support teacher for the Physical Education personnel.

Source: UEW
Attitudes of private school teachers towards early grade learners with disabilities in Bolgatanga East District

This study examined the attitudes of private school teachers towards early grade learners with disabilities in Bolgatanga East District. The sample size was twenty-eight (28) basic private school teachers which comprised of fourteen (14) males and fourteen (14) female teachers with average ages between twenty (20) and fifty (50) years. The study employed concurrent mixed method design, underpinned by the pragmatic philosophical thought. Data were collected in two phases using a three-point Likert type questionnaire and observation schedule. At the quantitative phase, a questionnaire was administered to teachers while the qualitative phase involved observation and interview of class teachers. Descriptive statistics in simple frequency and percentages were used for quantitative data while the qualitative data were thematically analyzed to explain issues as they emerged from the quantitative data. The findings of the study showed that attitudes of private school teachers in the Bolgatanga East District towards early grade learners with disabilities were as follow; first, the study found that private school teachers believed that children with disability need to be given special attention by their teachers in inclusive education. Also, they wished they could spend more time teaching children with disabilities in their class/school. Besides, private school teachers also felt there is nothing wrong with including children with disabilities with other children in general class setting. Lastly, it was also found out that the teachers held a strong view that both able and disable learners must be given same and equal right in school and teachers encourage their co-teachers to always attend to the needs of learners with disabilities. It was therefore among other things recommended that education and regular training should be given to teachers by appropriate stakeholders such as the Ghana Education Service, educational non-governmental organizations so as to enable teachers exhibit positive attitude towards all of their students and to ensure that all children have equal access to education. Private school teachers’ attitudes should be reoriented to positively influence the teaching of children with disabilities in inclusive schools. This will enhance their competencies in handling early grade learners with disabilities.

Source: UEW