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    Environmental Education and Training - A Study of the Abokobi Afforestation Programme
    (University of Ghana, 1998-12) Essuman, S. O.; Asiedu, K.; Parry, I. W.; Badu-Nyarko, S.; University of Ghana, College of Education, School of Education and Leadership, Department of Educational Studies and Leadership
    This is a study on environmental education and training carried out at Abokobi village fo r an afforestation programme on the hillsides of the Betebete hills. This study specifically set out to find out; 1. The methods of teaching and training that were used in imparting Knowledge, creating awareness and giving skills to the participants. 2. The extent of impact of the programme on the lifestyle (i.e. attitudinal change) of the people. 3. How the change has helped in managing the environment. A sample size of fifty-two respondents was selected through purposive sampling technique from members of the Abokobi - "Friends of the Earth" branch who participated in the programme. They were put in five groups. A focused group interview schedule method was used in collecting data from them. In addition a questionnaire and an interview were, used to collect data from the s ta f f at “FOE" office, the organisation that delivered the education and training. The major finding of the study was that group discussions, workshops and field demonstration methods were some of the techniques adopted in education respondents. These methods were very appropriate and well embraced since they portrayed a participatory and interactive manner of teaching and learning 1+ was also discovered that the get - involved practical approach of training respondents to acquire skill has empowered them with problem - solving capacity and a self-reliant attitude towards the project. These human capacity development skills have brought a change in their attitudes towards the environment and it is believed that it would go a long way in sustaining the project. Another major finding too was that knowledge transfer through pictures, posters, visual aids and the like have positive e ffe c t in educating people with low educational background reinforcing effect of attitude change. The study concludes by recommending that similar educational techniques be adopted fo r most of our rural dwellers who are experiencing deforestation problems. With trees and forest products as the main source of energy for most rural dwellers, afforestation programmes of this sort should be intensified throughout the country to address the desertification issue approaching the northern sector and the savannah zones.
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    Dramatization of Picture Reading as a Medium for Helping Children in Basic Schools
    (University Of Ghana, 2015-07) Buertey-Okutu, J.
    The problem of making meaning from a textbook by basic school pupils in order to maximise their learning potential in Ghana is a constant worry. Research into ways of solving this problem at such a time is of great importance to all stakeholders alike. The objectives of this project is to explore the possibility of incorporating drama in picture reading and assess the effectiveness of drama in the teaching of English comprehension through picture reading at St. Peter’s Anglican Basic school, Nungua. Data collection methods include interviews and focus group discussions as well as classroom observation. Descriptive, analytical, and interpretative means were used in analysing data. Key results showed that, drama has been proven to be a viable tool to incorporate into English comprehension lessons in order to help learners improve on their levels of understanding, memorizing, and retention of lessons taught. Additionally, both the academically endowed and the less academically endowed through dramatized picture reading can consciously or unconsciously be helped in the classroom to grasp all lessons taught with ease. Recommendations include encouragement of dramatization of picture reading, which is a child centred teaching style to be instituted into the Ghanaian school curriculum as a medium to help all basic school children.
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    Performance Appraisal System in the Ghana Education Service and Its Effectiveness on Teachers’ Performance in the Ada East District
    (University of Ghana, 2019-07) Kwao, M.P.
    Performance Appraisal helps to improve the performance of individuals and institutions thereby increasing their productivity, quality of performance and encouraging positive work. This research is about Performance Appraisal System in the Ghana Education Service and its effectiveness on teachers’ performance using Ada East District (AED) as a case study. The purpose of the study seeks to examine stakeholder’s perspective on the practices of appraisal of teachers in Ghanaian schools with specific reference to AED. The study adopted interpretive philosophy with qualitative single case study research design. Data was obtained through interview with the use of semi-structured interview guide with circuit supervisors, headteachers and teachers in the AED. The data was analyzed qualitatively using thematic analysis based on themes that were gathered from respondents. A sample size of 24 respondents was drawn from some selected public basic schools in the AED using purposive and simple random sampling techniques. The results of the study showed some gaps in the effective use of Performance Appraisal (PA). The study revealed that respondents acknowledged the importance of PA and for that matter seriousness must be attached to it usage. Challenges such as inadequate knowledge on the PA Policy, time constraints and among others were identified in the study. In order to ensure that PAS works effectively, the study recommended that regular in-service training for teachers, teachers should be monitored and supervise effectively, earning of teachers should be also based on their performance, adequate logistic materials should be provided and finally award system should be instituted so as to make PAS effective.