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Research paper thumbnail of An Evaluation of the Perceived Impact of Leadership Styles of School Heads on Teacher Job Performance in the Ejisu Municipality: A Mixed Method Analysis

International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research, Mar 26, 2024

This study sought to explore 'how' leadership styles of the headmasters and headmistresses in the... more This study sought to explore 'how' leadership styles of the headmasters and headmistresses in the five selected schools affected the performance of teaching staff in senior high schools. The study found out 'why' certain leadership styles of the heads resulted in certain job performances on the part of the teachers. Both qualitative and quantitative research approaches were adopted for this study. The type of case study used was exploratory in nature. The instruments employed to collect data for the study were questionnaire and interview guide. The participants of this study were all headmasters and headmistresses as well as sampled teachers who teach in Senior High Schools in the Ejisu Municipality. Five heads from the five selected study schools in the Ejisu Municipality were chosen using the non-probability technique of purposive sampling. Also, in selecting 230 teachers for the survey questions, the study adopted the probability sampling method of simple random sampling. The results gathered were then subjected to statistical computations using frequencies, percentages and graphs. The study concluded that if the appropriate leadership styles and positive relationships are adopted by school heads, teachers are likely to cooperate and work hard to give optimum performance that will help achieve the goals of their schools. It was therefore recommended that Ghana Education Service conduct performance appraisal regularly for Senior High School heads and their teachers to provide a ready reference on the performance of each school.

Research paper thumbnail of Concerns of university teachers about the adoption of the Moodle learning management system in a Ghanaian University campus

Research paper thumbnail of Perception of Pre-Service Teachers’ Towards the Teaching Practice Programme in College of Technology Education, University of Education, Winneba

Journal of Education and Practice, 2017

The descriptive survey design was used to find out the perception of pre-service teachers on teac... more The descriptive survey design was used to find out the perception of pre-service teachers on teaching practice (on-campus) as an initial teacher preparation programme in University of Education, Winneba. A simple random sampling was used to select 226 pre-service teachers from the College of Technology Education, Kumasi. Data for the study were collected using questionnaire and were analysed through the use of both descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings among others revealed that on-campus teaching practice equip entrants with requisite teaching knowledge, skills, experience, efficacy, professional development and support their learning. Lack of teaching aids, inadequate time, poor planning, lack of administrative support, and lack of proper orientation on the role of on-campus teaching practice were some of challenges identified. In spite of these challenges, the programme was rated to be good by the pre-service teachers. It was among others recommended that adequate ...

Research paper thumbnail of Concerns of Teachers about the Implementation of Information and Communication Technology Curriculum in Basic Education in Ghana

Contemporary Educational Technology, 2017

Research findings in the literature show that teachers' concern about change process is extremely... more Research findings in the literature show that teachers' concern about change process is extremely personal and it influences the implementation of innovation. This study aimed at assessing information and communication technology teachers' stages of concern regarding the implementation of information and communication technology (ICT) curriculum in basic schools. It also examined the effects of teachers' personal factors or variables such as gender and teaching experience on their stages of concern towards the implementation of ICT curriculum. Modified Stages of Concerns Questionnaires (SoCQ) (Hall, George & Rutherford 1979) based on Concern Based Adoption Model (CBAM) were used to collect data from 346 respondents. Data collected were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The result of the study showed that teachers generally had their first and second high concerns at informational and consequence stages respectively and with low concern at awareness stage. Furthermore, statistically significant difference was found between gender and informational, management, consequence, collaboration and refocusing concerns. However, according to the results, teachers' stages of concerns were not related to their teaching experience.

Research paper thumbnail of Development of expertise in science at basic schools: The effect of first principles of instruction with computer animation and chart and their functional effect on gender

Research paper thumbnail of Computer Self-Efficacy among Senior High School Teachers in Ghana and the Functionality of Demographic Variables on Their Computer Self-Efficacy

The study is aimed at investigating 1) the level of computer self-efficacy among public senior hi... more The study is aimed at investigating 1) the level of computer self-efficacy among public senior high school (SHS) teachers in Ghana and 2) the functionality of teachers’ age, gender, and computer experiences on their computer self-efficacy. Four hundred and Seven (407) SHS teachers were used for the study. The “Computer SelfEfficacy” (CSE) scale, developed by Teo and Koh (2010) was adapted and used for data collection. Descriptive statistics, t tests and univariate analyses were employed to analyse the data. The results showed that generally, SHS teachers neither disagree nor agree that they are computer self-efficacious; specifically they agree that they are self-efficacious in basic computer skills but not certain about their self-efficacy in web based skills and not self-efficacious in media related computer skills. Moreover, the results revealed that teachers’ age, gender, and computer experiences have similar and dissimilar influences on their computer self-efficacy related to d...

Research paper thumbnail of Teachers’ Concerns Towards the Implementation of ICT Curriculum in Basic Schools in Kumasi Metropolis

The study sought to assess concerns of teachers regarding the implementation of ICT curriculum in... more The study sought to assess concerns of teachers regarding the implementation of ICT curriculum in basic schools in Kumasi metropolis. It also examined the relationship between gender and teachers’ stages of concerns. A multi-stage sampling procedure was adopted in selecting the sample for the study. The Stages of Concern Questionnaire was modified and used to gather data from 181 male and 165 female ICT teachers. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used in analysing the data. Results showed that teachers generally had high consequence and informational concerns and low concern at awareness stage. This indicates that teachers were more bothered on the impact of the ICT curriculum on their students and also lacked requisite knowledge and skills in implementing the curriculum. Moreover, the independent sample t-test conducted revealed statistically significant relationship between gender and informational, management, consequence, collaboration and refocusing concerns. It ...

Research paper thumbnail of The influence of demographic variables on self-efficacy beliefs of senior high school teachers in Kumasi metropolis

The paper explored the influence of age, gender, educational qualification, school type and teach... more The paper explored the influence of age, gender, educational qualification, school type and teaching experience on sense of self-efficacy beliefs among Senior High School (SHS) teachers in Kumasi metropolis of Ghana. Teachers’ Sense of Efficacy Scale (TSES) developed by Tschannen-Moran and Woolfolk Hoy (2001) was personally administered to collect data from 437 respondents who were randomly selected for the study. From the Spearman correlation analysis, it was revealed that teachers’ age, educational qualification and school type significantly correlated with their selfefficacy beliefs. Moreover, regression analysis conducted shown that the 5 demographic variables when taken together had significant effects on the teachers’ sense of efficacy; however teachers’ educational qualification made the strongest significant contribution to their self-efficacy beliefs. Among other things, it was recommended that longitudinal studies should be conducted to track the changes in teachers’ self-...

Research paper thumbnail of Teachers’ Self-efficacy Beliefs: The Relationship between Gender and Instructional Strategies, Classroom Management and Student Engagement

Ghana Journal of Development Studies, 2015

The study investigated the relationship between gender and self-efficacy beliefs in instructional... more The study investigated the relationship between gender and self-efficacy beliefs in instructional strategies, classroom management and student engagement among senior high school teachers in Kumasi metropolis, as most previous studies tend to focused on the developed countries other than developing countries like Ghana. Specifically, descriptive survey design was used to determine the levels of self-efficacy beliefs among the teachers and the relationship between gender and teachers' self-efficacies were also ascertained. The sample included 259 male and 178 female teachers who were randomly drawn from both private and public senior high 20

Research paper thumbnail of An Evaluation of the Perceived Impact of Leadership Styles of School Heads on Teacher Job Performance in the Ejisu Municipality: A Mixed Method Analysis

International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research, Mar 26, 2024

This study sought to explore 'how' leadership styles of the headmasters and headmistresses in the... more This study sought to explore 'how' leadership styles of the headmasters and headmistresses in the five selected schools affected the performance of teaching staff in senior high schools. The study found out 'why' certain leadership styles of the heads resulted in certain job performances on the part of the teachers. Both qualitative and quantitative research approaches were adopted for this study. The type of case study used was exploratory in nature. The instruments employed to collect data for the study were questionnaire and interview guide. The participants of this study were all headmasters and headmistresses as well as sampled teachers who teach in Senior High Schools in the Ejisu Municipality. Five heads from the five selected study schools in the Ejisu Municipality were chosen using the non-probability technique of purposive sampling. Also, in selecting 230 teachers for the survey questions, the study adopted the probability sampling method of simple random sampling. The results gathered were then subjected to statistical computations using frequencies, percentages and graphs. The study concluded that if the appropriate leadership styles and positive relationships are adopted by school heads, teachers are likely to cooperate and work hard to give optimum performance that will help achieve the goals of their schools. It was therefore recommended that Ghana Education Service conduct performance appraisal regularly for Senior High School heads and their teachers to provide a ready reference on the performance of each school.

Research paper thumbnail of Concerns of university teachers about the adoption of the Moodle learning management system in a Ghanaian University campus

Research paper thumbnail of Perception of Pre-Service Teachers’ Towards the Teaching Practice Programme in College of Technology Education, University of Education, Winneba

Journal of Education and Practice, 2017

The descriptive survey design was used to find out the perception of pre-service teachers on teac... more The descriptive survey design was used to find out the perception of pre-service teachers on teaching practice (on-campus) as an initial teacher preparation programme in University of Education, Winneba. A simple random sampling was used to select 226 pre-service teachers from the College of Technology Education, Kumasi. Data for the study were collected using questionnaire and were analysed through the use of both descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings among others revealed that on-campus teaching practice equip entrants with requisite teaching knowledge, skills, experience, efficacy, professional development and support their learning. Lack of teaching aids, inadequate time, poor planning, lack of administrative support, and lack of proper orientation on the role of on-campus teaching practice were some of challenges identified. In spite of these challenges, the programme was rated to be good by the pre-service teachers. It was among others recommended that adequate ...

Research paper thumbnail of Concerns of Teachers about the Implementation of Information and Communication Technology Curriculum in Basic Education in Ghana

Contemporary Educational Technology, 2017

Research findings in the literature show that teachers' concern about change process is extremely... more Research findings in the literature show that teachers' concern about change process is extremely personal and it influences the implementation of innovation. This study aimed at assessing information and communication technology teachers' stages of concern regarding the implementation of information and communication technology (ICT) curriculum in basic schools. It also examined the effects of teachers' personal factors or variables such as gender and teaching experience on their stages of concern towards the implementation of ICT curriculum. Modified Stages of Concerns Questionnaires (SoCQ) (Hall, George & Rutherford 1979) based on Concern Based Adoption Model (CBAM) were used to collect data from 346 respondents. Data collected were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The result of the study showed that teachers generally had their first and second high concerns at informational and consequence stages respectively and with low concern at awareness stage. Furthermore, statistically significant difference was found between gender and informational, management, consequence, collaboration and refocusing concerns. However, according to the results, teachers' stages of concerns were not related to their teaching experience.

Research paper thumbnail of Development of expertise in science at basic schools: The effect of first principles of instruction with computer animation and chart and their functional effect on gender

Research paper thumbnail of Computer Self-Efficacy among Senior High School Teachers in Ghana and the Functionality of Demographic Variables on Their Computer Self-Efficacy

The study is aimed at investigating 1) the level of computer self-efficacy among public senior hi... more The study is aimed at investigating 1) the level of computer self-efficacy among public senior high school (SHS) teachers in Ghana and 2) the functionality of teachers’ age, gender, and computer experiences on their computer self-efficacy. Four hundred and Seven (407) SHS teachers were used for the study. The “Computer SelfEfficacy” (CSE) scale, developed by Teo and Koh (2010) was adapted and used for data collection. Descriptive statistics, t tests and univariate analyses were employed to analyse the data. The results showed that generally, SHS teachers neither disagree nor agree that they are computer self-efficacious; specifically they agree that they are self-efficacious in basic computer skills but not certain about their self-efficacy in web based skills and not self-efficacious in media related computer skills. Moreover, the results revealed that teachers’ age, gender, and computer experiences have similar and dissimilar influences on their computer self-efficacy related to d...

Research paper thumbnail of Teachers’ Concerns Towards the Implementation of ICT Curriculum in Basic Schools in Kumasi Metropolis

The study sought to assess concerns of teachers regarding the implementation of ICT curriculum in... more The study sought to assess concerns of teachers regarding the implementation of ICT curriculum in basic schools in Kumasi metropolis. It also examined the relationship between gender and teachers’ stages of concerns. A multi-stage sampling procedure was adopted in selecting the sample for the study. The Stages of Concern Questionnaire was modified and used to gather data from 181 male and 165 female ICT teachers. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used in analysing the data. Results showed that teachers generally had high consequence and informational concerns and low concern at awareness stage. This indicates that teachers were more bothered on the impact of the ICT curriculum on their students and also lacked requisite knowledge and skills in implementing the curriculum. Moreover, the independent sample t-test conducted revealed statistically significant relationship between gender and informational, management, consequence, collaboration and refocusing concerns. It ...

Research paper thumbnail of The influence of demographic variables on self-efficacy beliefs of senior high school teachers in Kumasi metropolis

The paper explored the influence of age, gender, educational qualification, school type and teach... more The paper explored the influence of age, gender, educational qualification, school type and teaching experience on sense of self-efficacy beliefs among Senior High School (SHS) teachers in Kumasi metropolis of Ghana. Teachers’ Sense of Efficacy Scale (TSES) developed by Tschannen-Moran and Woolfolk Hoy (2001) was personally administered to collect data from 437 respondents who were randomly selected for the study. From the Spearman correlation analysis, it was revealed that teachers’ age, educational qualification and school type significantly correlated with their selfefficacy beliefs. Moreover, regression analysis conducted shown that the 5 demographic variables when taken together had significant effects on the teachers’ sense of efficacy; however teachers’ educational qualification made the strongest significant contribution to their self-efficacy beliefs. Among other things, it was recommended that longitudinal studies should be conducted to track the changes in teachers’ self-...

Research paper thumbnail of Teachers’ Self-efficacy Beliefs: The Relationship between Gender and Instructional Strategies, Classroom Management and Student Engagement

Ghana Journal of Development Studies, 2015

The study investigated the relationship between gender and self-efficacy beliefs in instructional... more The study investigated the relationship between gender and self-efficacy beliefs in instructional strategies, classroom management and student engagement among senior high school teachers in Kumasi metropolis, as most previous studies tend to focused on the developed countries other than developing countries like Ghana. Specifically, descriptive survey design was used to determine the levels of self-efficacy beliefs among the teachers and the relationship between gender and teachers' self-efficacies were also ascertained. The sample included 259 male and 178 female teachers who were randomly drawn from both private and public senior high 20