Browsing by Author "Keengwe, J."

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    Facilitating active social presence and meaningful interactions in online learning
    (Education and Information Technologies, 2013-12) Keengwe, J.; Adjei-Boateng, E.; Diteeyont, W.
    Online learning has minimized many barriers and constraints that are common in traditional learning environments. However, due to the absence of face-to-face contacts, students and instructors are usually faced with the lack of active social presence and meaningful interactions in online learning. This article explores a review of the literature on social presence and various types of interactions in online learning environments in the context of a class project. The findings suggest need for online instructors to explore effective ways to design and facilitate active social presence and meaningful interactions in online learning.
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    Induction and mentoring of beginning secondary school teachers: A case study
    (International Journal of Education, 2012-04) Keengwe, J.; Adjei-Boateng, E.
    The purpose of this study was to examine the experiences of beginning secondary school teachers in Ghana: their challenges, induction process, and the support available for them, and identify the need for a formal induction and mentoring policy for beginning teachers. Beginning secondary school teachers reported many challenges including delayed payment of salaries, problems with classroom management and assessment, and inadequate learning materials. The findings suggest that beginning teachers were not properly inducted into the teaching profession. Therefore, there is need for the government to create formal induction and mentoring policy for beginning teachers.