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Item The Evolution and Implementation Strategies of the University of Ghana Bachelor of Arts Distance Education Programme(University of Ghana, 2010-08) Amponsah, S.; Badu-Nyarko, S.K.; Aggor, R.A.; University of Ghana, College of Education School of Continuing and Distance Education Department of Adult Education and Human Resource StudiesHigher education is undergoing fundamental change as a result of increasing globali zat ion, advances in techno logy, and changing student demographics. In response to these changes, distance education at the tertiary level is growing rapidl y. As this change occurs, many of the traditionally held ideas about higher education are challenged. There are important issues to be recognized and addressed that will provide challenges as well as opportunities for educators as they strive to develop quality distance education programmes. This study, therefore sought to investigate the evol ut ion process and implementation strategies the University of Ghana Bachelor of Arts Distance Education Programme went through. In all, a sample of 197 respondents was used forthe study. The proportional sampling and simple random sampling techniques were used to se lect 139 learners and 49 tutors. Additionally, four past coordinators and the present coordinator of the distance education programme were interviewed personally. The research instrument used to collect data from from the students was the questionnaire. The results of the study revealed that the uni vers ity was In 1995 tasked by the Ministry of Education to initiate a tertiary distance education programme. A steering committee was formed and the programme eventually took off in 2007 wi th a student population of 907 and five out of the seven disciplines init ially planned.Item Participation of Community Leaders in Community Development Activities at the Sawla-Tuna-Kalb District of the Northern Region(University of Ghana, 2010-08) Addae, D.; Oduro-Mensah, D.; Aggor, R.A.; University of Ghana, College of Education , School of Continuing and Distance Education , Department of Adult Education and Human Resource StudiesThe invaluable role played by community leaders in any development activity cannot be overemphasized. This is because through the participation of community leaders in development activities, community members could also be influenced to participate. The study therefore, identified the extent to which community leaders participate in development activities in the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba district. Related literature was reviewed on the concept of leadership, leaders and group effectiveness, community development, leaders’ participation in community development, among others. The population of the study consisted of all community leaders at Sawla-Tuna-Kalba district of the Northern Region. This included chiefs and elders, unit committee members, opinion leaders, leaders of women groups, and youth leaders. One hundred community leaders formed the sample for the study. The study used a descriptive survey design. Data was gathered from the respondents with the help of an interview schedule. The data was analysed using the SPSS software. The following were the major results of the study: • The leaders identified educational, constructional, sanitation, and environmental activities as community development activities that were undertaken in the district from 2007-2009. • Majority of the community leaders participated in varying levels of planning community development activities in the district. On the contrary, majority of the community leaders did not participate in implementing, and monitoring and evaluation of community development activities in the district. • Promotion of peace and stability in the district, provision of rewards to leaders, and availability of funds for development activities were some of things indicated by community as ways by which their participation in community development activities could be enhanced. Some of the major findings of the study were that: • Constructional, educational, sanitation, and environmental activities were the various categories of community development activities undertaken in the district within the past two years. • Majority of the community leaders participate in varying levels of the planning of development activities. • Community leaders were of the view that providing them with rewards, involving community members in development activities, promoting peace and harmony among the various groups in the district, and organizing training programmes for them, were some of the ways of enhancing their participation in development activities in the district. The study recommended amongst others that avenues should be created for leaders to continuously participate in the planning, implementing, and monitoring and evaluation of community development activities since such the participation of leaders in those stages were crucial to the success of development activities.Item A Study of Traditional Methods Used In Promoting Health among Lactating Mothers: Case Study of Gomoa District(University of Ghana, 1994-12) Anderson, C.R.; Aggor, R.A.; Akwayena, C; University of Ghana, College of Education, School of Continuing and Distance Education, Department of Adult Education and Human Resource StudiesTraditional health care methods for lactating mothers have existed since time immemorial and were heavily depended upon by the Gomoas and other traditional societies in general. With the introduction of modem health facilities however, emphasis shifted from their use to modern methods and facilities. These, over time, proved to be unavailable and cost prohibitive. The objectives of this study were to find out how popular traditional methods are among the Gomoas, what people’s perceptions about them are, and how they could be improved. It also aimed at finding out what some of the problems with modem methods are for mothers in the Gomoa district. Data was collected mainly through interviews. Data analyses were mainly descriptive, though quantitative methods and tabular data were used. The findings revealed that traditional methods are still used despite the availability of modem methods, and these methods could (and should) be improved through various ways and for various reason. Traditional healers were reluctant to label their drugs, because they consider the preparations and dosages as their “trade secrets" It is the view of the researcher that traditional methods of promoting health should be given a more serious attention.