http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/67 2026-04-05T18:52:58Z http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/1951 Assessing the role of School Management Committees (SMCs) in improving quality teaching and learning in Ashanti Mampong Municipal Basic Schools Osei-Owusu, B; Sam, F.K The study sought to assess the role of School Management Committees (SMCs) in improving quality teaching and learning in Ashanti Mampong Municipal Township Basic Junior High Schools through the views of head teachers, teachers and SMC Members. The design adopted for the study was a descriptive survey. A simple random sampling method was used to select a sample size of thirty (30) respondents. Questionnaire was used to collect (ed) data from the respondents, validated by the researchers and analyzed by the use of descriptive statistics. The findings indicated that SMCs were ineffective in the monitoring and supervision of head teachers', teacher's and pupils' attendance. Even though SMC’s are not doing enough to assist teachers to improve teaching and learning, they are seen as very effective in solving school community relations since SMCs are relatively on task on the issue of serving as a vehicle for promoting community participation in the provision of quality education. Finally, it was recommended that much effort is needed to be done by SMCs in the Ashanti Mampong Municipal to raise the standard of basic education. It is hoped that the findings will serve as tools for change of practice of supervision of all stakeholders in the quality of teaching and learning in basic schools. __________________________________________________________________________________________ Keywords: quality teaching and learning, SMCs, assessing, school management, education reform, programme evaluation ____________________________ Article 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/1950 Teachers’ perception on sustainability of distance education in Ghana: Evidence from Ashanti Region Osei-Owusu, B; Awunyo-Vitor, D The study examined the sustainability of distance education in the context of finance, management and availability of support services in Ashanti region of Ghana. Data for the study were obtained from five groups of respondents namely; centre coordinators, educational administrators, facilitators of distance education programme, potential and current students pursuing distance education. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics. The results revealed that current management and support services are adequate and sustainable. In the case of finance management, it is believed that financial resources generated by the programme through students’ fees would sustain the programme. However, potential, and current students pursuing distance education viewed the private cost involved as high. Hence for sustainability of the programme, it is important that school fees charged are reviewed in order not to negatively influence students’ access to distance education. Keywords: distance education, availability of funds, teachers, ashanti region Article 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/1893 The question of teacher background and quality early childhood education. A look at some selected schools in the Winneba Municipality, Ghana Abdulai, A The study examined the current educational and professional background of early childhood educators involved in early childhood development in some selected schools in Winneba, Ghana; and how that affects quality of work in the classroom. The study adopted the descriptive survey type, using a sample of 127 early childhood educators randomly selected from early childhood centers and schools in the Winneba municipality. A questionnaire was administered to respondents based on 16 items within four domains: Background of educators, participation and organization of instruction, approach to growth and development, and organization of curriculum. Key findings indicated that most educators did not have the professional training in early childhood education. Based on the findings, a number of recommendations were made to address this important shortfall. Keywords: Early Childhood Education, Teacher Background, Quality Teaching, Winneba, Ghana. Article 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/1891 Assessing the role of School Management Committees (Smcs) in improving quality teaching and learning in Ashanti Mampong Municipal Basic Schools Sam, F.K; Osei-Owusu, B The study sought to assess the role of School Management Committees (SMCs) in improving quality teaching and learning in Ashanti Mampong Municipal Township Basic Junior High Schools through the views of head teachers, teachers and SMC Members. The design adopted for the study was a descriptive survey. A simple random sampling method was used to select a sample size of thirty (30) respondents. Questionnaire was used to collect (ed) data from the respondents, validated by the researchers and analyzed by the use of descriptive statistics. The findings indicated that SMCs were ineffective in the monitoring and supervision of head teachers', teacher's and pupils' attendance. Even though SMC’s are not doing enough to assist teachers to improve teaching and learning, they are seen as very effective in solving school community relations since SMCs are relatively on task on the issue of serving as a vehicle for promoting community participation in the provision of quality education. Finally, it was recommended that much effort is needed to be done by SMCs in the Ashanti Mampong Municipal to raise the standard of basic education. It is hoped that the findings will serve as tools for change of practice of supervision of all stakeholders in the quality of teaching and learning in basic schools. __________________________________________________________________________________________ Keywords: quality teaching and learning, SMCs, assessing, school management, education reform, programme evaluation ARTICLE 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z