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Effects of students’ home environment on their education in the Yendi municipality in the Northern Region, Ghana.

This study assessed the effects of students‟ home environments on their education in the Yendi Municipality, Northern Region, Ghana. A descriptive survey research design was used. The target population included 144 students, 8 headteachers, and 8 parents, with a total sample size of 160 respondents. Data was collected using questionnaires and interview guides and analyzed both quantitatively and qualitatively. The study found that parents with higher levels of education provided more support for their children's education, such as textbooks, exercise books, and other learning materials. In contrast, parents with lower levels of education offered less support, which negatively impacted their children's academic performance. Students from more supportive home environments performed better in school, while those with less support faced academic challenges. It is recommended that teachers should act as a bridge between students and their home environments to ensure students receive the necessary support for their education. Additionally, parents should encourage their children to focus on reading and completing homework, rather than engaging in activities that do not benefit their academic progress.

Source: UEW
Effects of supervision on staff performance in selected Senior High Schools in the Obuasi Municipal Education Directorate

This study investigated the effect of supervision on staff performance in the Obuasi Municipal Education Directorate. The study was a descriptive research survey design with a random purposive sampling size of 130 respondents. Questionnaires were used to collect data and frequency units and percentages were used to analyse the data. The study revealed that, quality supervision whether internal or external enhanced teacher performance while poor supervision undermined teaching and learning. Supervision was considered an important tool for staff performance. Also, internal supervision was considered more effective by many internal supervisors, while external supervisors preferred both. Lastly, teacher satisfaction was perceived to be critical to staff performance notwithstanding effective supervision. However, it came to the fore that supervisors have challenges such as late payment of their allowances and negative attitudes put up by some teachers. It was recommended that in-service training (INSET) should be organized for teachers and head teachers to highlight the essence of supervision.

Source: UEW
The effects of supply chain disruption on operational performance of the Ghana Armed Forces the moderating role of information technology.

In the fast-paced, constantly-changing modern world, gaining and maintaining logistics excellence demands more effort. The main objective of the study is to examine the moderating role of information technology in the relationship between supply chain disruption and operational performance. The quantitative data collected was analyzed using Structural Equation Modelling using SmartPLS. The findings of the study indicated that supply chain disruption negatively influences operational performance. Also, the findings of the study indicated information technology positively influences operational performance. In addition, the findings indicate that information technology moderates the relationship between supply chain disruption and operational performance. The study recommends that firms formulate policies that stress on a strengthening information technology since it has been found to have no impact on operational performance.

Source: UEW
The effects of test anxiety levels on academic achievement of third year senior high school students in the Agona Municipality of the Central Region

The study was designed to investigate the relationship between test anxiety and academic performance among third year Senior High School students in the Agona Municipality. The mixed method research paradigm was employed using the descriptive cross-sectional survey design. The population was 10,357 students and 542 teachers from 5 public Senior High School. Simple random and convenient sampling techniques were used in selecting 295 participants made up of 270 students and 25 teachers. Three instruments were used for the study. This included Test Anxiety Scale (TAS), developed by Sarason (1978), was used to measure students‟ test anxiety level, author‟s self-developed questionnaire and a semi structured interview schedule. The overall reliability of the instrument was 0.80. Quantitative data was analysed using Pearson Product-Movement correlation, linear regression, independent sample t-test and multiple regression to test the study hypotheses. The results of the interview was analysed descriptively. Findings revealed a moderate level of students‟ test anxiety. Female students reported significant higher levels of test anxiety as compared to male students. Also, a statistically significant negative correlation was found between test anxiety and academic performance (Beta= -0.158, t =1.896 < p < 0.012). Multiple regression also revealed that test anxiety contributes negatively to students‟ academic performance than their attitude towards examination. It was concluded that teachers do not adequately help students to cope with test anxiety. Based on the findings, it was recommended that students should be orientated towards study skills acquisition as well as anxiety reduction strategies like systematic desensitization and relaxation techniques.

Source: UEW
Effects of the constructivist teaching approach on senior high school students’ performance in algebra in the Gomoa East district of Ghana

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of the Constructivist Teaching Approach (CTA) on senior high school students‟ performance in algebra in the Gomoa East District. The study was conducted in two senior high schools in the Gomoa East District of Ghana with a six-week intervention programme. Participants consisted of one hundred and forty ( form two (2) students from the two participating schools with students from one of the schools serving as the control group whilst students from the other school served as the experimental group. The study adopted a convergent parallel mixed method approach which combined elements of qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis. The Algebra Concept Achievement Test (ACAT) and questionnaires served as the main instruments for the quantitative approach, whilst the qualitative approach employed interviews and lesson observations. The analysis of the pre-test and post-test scores were based on quantitative data collected using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results from the paired sample t-test showed that there was a statistically significant improvement in the scores between students who were taught using the constructivist approach than those who were taught using the traditional approach, (M = 78.51, SD = 19.25), t (69) = 20.2, p < 0.05). Also, analysis of data from the questionnaire and interviews administered to the students to solicit their views about the constructivist method of teaching revealed that, the method made lessons more interesting, practical and easy to understand although some students agreed otherwise. It was therefore recommended that the classroom practice which was more teacher centred needed to be critically examined and teaching should aim at encouraging collaborative learning and constructive discourse. Teachers should therefore incorporate the use of constructivist teaching approach in their classroom teaching.

Source: UEW
Effects of the teaching model for hot conceptual change on the academic performance of students in the concept current electricity

The conceptual change models have been continually developed over the years and are used to improve students’ conceptual understanding through the remedying of students’ misconceptions. Among these models, the Teaching Model for Hot Conceptual Change (TMHCC) propounded by Kural and Kocakulah was used as a teaching intervention to improve students’ academic performance in some selected topics in direct current electricity. This conceptual change model lends itself to the identification and remedying of students' misconceptions through the active engagement of students' metacognition, creation of cognitive conflict, and utilisation of motivational constructs. An action research design was adopted in this study to gather data. One intact Form Two class with a class size of 40 in a public school in Effutu Municipality was used for the study. The research instrument used were the Electricity concept test, focused group interview and field observation. The Wilcoxon signed rank test, effect size, frequencies and percentages were used in analysing the data. The results of the study showed that the TMHCC positively affect students conceptual understanding of current electricity through improved students’ critical thinking, critique, collaboration, communication, circuit connection, measurement skills, and positive attitudes towards learning physics as evidenced by punctuality, attentiveness, and enthusiasm. It was evident that TMHCC significantly impacts students' academic performance. Consequently, it was recommended among others that teachers should place more importance on teaching effectively such concepts in electricity so that students are able to grasp and overcome their inability to understand them. Students must be provided with some more opportunities for making them understand it.

Source: UEW
Effects of TLMS and learner-centered approach in physics lessons in selected Colleges of Education

This research was conducted to investigate the effects of using teaching learning materials (TLMs) and learner-centred approach on performance in physics in Colleges of Education in Ghana. The target population comprised 15 science and mathematics colleges of education in Ghana. The accessible population consisted of 3 colleges out of the 15 science and mathematics colleges of education consistingof second year science students and their physics tutors in Central and Western Regions of Ghana. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 90 science students and 3 physics tutors for the study. A combination of qualitative and quantitative (mixed method) data collecting instruments including questionnaire, observational checklist and interview schedules were used in the study. The data analysis involved the use of SPSS to determine frequency and percentages of responses. A practical activity/experiment was carried out to find how effective that approach will have on students’ performance. The findings indicated that physics tutors in colleges of educations were found of using lecture method to teach physics without involving their students in lesson mostly practical work and this might have contributed to the poor performance of science students in physics lessons. It was found out that most of the science colleges lacked adequate TLMs and resources for practical lessons. The study found out that using TLMs and learner-centred approach to teach physics helped and encouraged students to participate more actively in lessons, which resulted in an improved student’s performance in class. The study recommended that physics tutors in science colleges of education in Ghana to use TLMs and learnercentred approach in their teachings, which the study showed to be very effective in improving the performance of students in physics lessons.

Source: UEW
Effects of TLMs and learner-centred approach in physics lessons in selected colleges of education

This research was conducted to investigate the effects of using teaching learning materials (TLMs) and learner-centred approach on performance in physics in Colleges of Education in Ghana. The target population comprised 15 science and mathematics colleges of education in Ghana. The accessible population consisted of 3 colleges out of the 15 science and mathematics colleges of education consistingof second year science students and their physics tutors in Central and Western Regions of Ghana. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 90 science students and 3 physics tutors for the study. A combination of qualitative and quantitative (mixed method) data collecting instruments including questionnaire, observational checklist and interview schedules were used in the study. The data analysis involved the use of SPSS to determine frequency and percentages of responses. A practical activity/experiment was carried out to find how effective that approach will have on students’ performance. The findings indicated that physics tutors in colleges of educations were found of using lecture method to teach physics without involving their students in lesson mostly practical work and this might have contributed to the poor performance of science students in physics lessons. It was found out that most of the science colleges lacked adequate TLMs and resources for practical lessons. The study found out that using TLMs and learner-centred approach to teach physics helped and encouraged students to participate more actively in lessons, which resulted in an improved student’s performance in class. The study recommended that physics tutors in science colleges of education in Ghana to use TLMs and learner-centred approach in their teachings, which the study showed to be very effective in improving the performance of students in physics lessons.

Source: UEW
Effects of trade disagreements on international relations a study of Nigerian and Ghanaian traders in new Juaben south municipality, Ghana

The bilateral relations between Ghana and Nigeria dates back to pre-colonial times. However, intermittent disagreements between Nigerian retailers and their Ghanaian counterparts in Ghana have serious repercussion on their bilateral relations. The purpose of the study was to analyse the effects of these trade disagreements on international relations using the case of Nigerian and Ghanaian traders in the New Juaben South Municipality, Ghana. The study used the qualitative research approach and a semistructured interview guide to obtain primary data, which were subsequently analyzed using thematic analysis. The study found that the Nigerian retailers use both approved and unapproved routes to enter the New Juaben South Municipality. The study also revealed that the business climate in the municipality, the legal frameworks for protecting ECOWAS citizens and the settlement plans of the Nigerian retailers constitute the reasons for the increased Nigerian retailers in the New Juaben South Municipality. The study also revealed positive and negative effects of the activities of the Nigerian retailers where the local economy is boosted but lawlessness abounds, taxes are evaded, the growth of Ghanaian businesses decline and inaccessibility of credit facilities to support Ghanaian businesses is commonplace. The study further revealed that Ghana may not attract foreign investors due to the implication that it is a hostile country to foreigners. The study found that there is the possibility of being sanctioned by international organisations which frown on trade impasse and a probable weakening cordial relationship that exists between Ghana and Nigeria. As a consequence of the alternating trade disagreements between Ghanaian and Nigerian retailers, the study recommends strict enforcement of immigration laws, start-up capital for retailers to enhance their trading activities and laws that deter foreigners especially traders unnecessarily should be waived in Ghana.

Source: UEW
Effects of trade union on job satisfaction in an organization

Trade Union (TU) organizes for protection and promotion of the interest of their members in particular and workers in general. It pursues the broad objective of steady employment, which is something the employer may not be able to generate to the workers. Achievement of this aspiration may, therefore, involve workers in political actions, through their unions, for maintenance of full employment. The general objective of the study was to establish the effects of trade union on job satisfaction in an organization – Gumah Trading Company Ltd and Batesima Yidana Company Ltd. The study accomplished between March and August, 2016. The research used qualitative and quantitative approaches for the stated objective that was adopted. The study was conducted in Bawku. The target population of the study was the management and employees of Gumah Trading Company and Batesima Yidana Company Ltd, a total sample of sixty (60) employees who are in various departments. The researcher used self administered questions as tools to collect data from respondents. The data was analysed and generated especially frequency tables and percentages were used to show the extent to which the respondents agreed or disagreed with the statement in the questionnaire. The study is significant to policy makers as it will provide insightful information on the effects of trade union on job satisfaction in an organization. Additionally, the findings will enable TUs in organization to understand the perceptions of employees on terms and conditions for reasonable collective bargaining agreement. The findings will also strengthen the relationship between the employer and employee during collective bargaining agreement.

Source: UEW
Effects of using cooperative learning approach on achievement in selected topics in physics

The study sought to investigate the effect of Cooperative Learning (CL) approach on achievement in some selected topics in physics. It also aimed at finding out their perception about cooperative Learning. Two control groups (class sizes 25 and 35) totaling 55 and two treatment groups (class sizes 25 and 35) totaling 55 were used. The study design was quasi-experimental with, pretest-intervention and post-intervention tests on the two groups (treatment and control). Four instruments which include worksheets and test on some selected topics in physics called Achievement Test on some selected topics, a questionnaire demanding student‟s perceptions about the use of cooperative learning in teaching and learning. The results subjected to T-test showed a significant difference in the mean scores between the groups taught using Cooperative Learning (treatment group) and control group taught with traditional approach at p value of 0.05 with a medium effect size of 0.36. The results also showed an improvement in attitude of students and were motivated towards the subject. Though, difference in mean scores was registered between pre and post-tests for both groups that of the treatment group taught with Cooperative learning was higher than the group taught with traditional approach of 4.93 as against 1.03. The study therefore recommends that more emphasis should be given to teaching using Cooperative Learning in the Ghanaian Senior High Schools.

Source: UEW
The effects of using English language as a medium of instruction in the Mabang Senior High Technical School

The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of using English Language as a medium of instruction in the Mabang Senior High Technical School. The study was basically a crosssectional descriptive survey involving the quantitative and qualitative approach. Structured questionnaires, interviews and observation were used to gather the data and the results were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages. A total of 150 respondents were selected randomly from the Mabang Senior High Technical School. The study revealed that the highest frequency of 98% for English Language improves employability prospects of local students who come out as the most important factor of using English Language as a medium of instruction. It is important to note that majority of the participants (70%) agreed that students develop positive attitudes to English, English Language helps to improve proficiency level of students, and it also makes students globally accepted as the three most important effects of using English Language as a medium of instruction. This study recommends that students should be encouraged to develop reading habit by introducing them to school library to enable them to build upon their vocabulary in English language.

Source: UEW
Effects of waste disposal and sanitation practices on Coastal Tourism in Gomoa Nyanyano.

Coastal tourism can foster economic growth, environmental preservation, and community development in Gomoa Nyanyano, a picturesque coastal region in Ghana. This study examined the effects of waste disposal practices on coastal tourism in Gomoa Nyanyano. An exploratory research design was used for the study. A total of 28 participants, including 15 coastal community members and key stakeholders such as Assemblymen, hotel administrators, and officials from the Ghana Tourism Authority and the District Sanitation Officer, were interviewed for the study. Besides the interviews, documentary analysis and observations were undertaken to enhance the study's insights and depth. A combination of purposive and accidental sampling was employed to select participants. Purposive sampling was used to identify key stakeholders such as Assemblymen, hotel administrators, officials from the Ghana Tourism Authority, and the District Sanitation Officer, whose insights were crucial to understanding the impact of waste disposal on coastal tourism. Accidental sampling allowed for the inclusion of community members who were readily available during data collection, ensuring that local perspectives were captured. Data was analysed using themes derived from the responses of the participants. The study found that Nyanyano is experiencing worsening solid waste management challenges, including inadequate waste disposal infrastructure, ineffective waste collection systems, and limited financial, logistical, and human resources within the District Assembly to effectively manage waste. Improper waste disposal in the studied coastal communities is primarily due to a lack of attitudinal change among residents and insufficient government commitment. This is supported by interviews with community members and stakeholders, as well as observational data and documentary analysis. The study recommends that integrated and sustainable efforts be adopted through the collaboration of the Local Government Ministry, District Assembly, private sector, and the active participation of community members in solid waste management and coastal tourism development.

Source: UEW