http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/65 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:10:29 GMT 2026-04-05T14:10:29Z http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/4845 Preparing globally competent teachers: A paradigm shift for teacher education in Ghana Annan, J.K It is well known that quality and positive school outcomes are determined by teacher competence, sensitivity, and motivation which are summed as teacher quality. )e role teachers play in shaping society requires that training of same must be of utmost priority of governments. With reference to the relevance of archival materials, the study relied mostly on observation and secondary sources of data with content analysis on training of teachers in Ghana. )is study identified various elements that contribute to the quality of teachers which ultimately increases the quality of education. )ese included quality assurance of teacher education, initial training of teachers, deployment processes, professional growth, compensation, and regulatory bodies that ensure standards and compliance. )e article also found out that low investments in teacher education, allowing nonprofessional graduates to teach, poor living, and working condition are deterrent to teachers from accepting postings to rural and deprived areas; lack of regular and consistent training for professional development and poor motivation packages for teachers are some of the reasons for poor quality in the education delivery at the basic school level. )e study then advocates that teachers must be trained strictly by educational institutions only, aptitude test must be used to recruit teachers, intensify curricula reform to address critical thinking skills in teachers, institute regular development training for teachers, and motivate teachers who accept postings to rural areas. Tue, 22 Sep 2020 00:00:00 GMT http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/4845 2020-09-22T00:00:00Z http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/4838 Towards an instructional design model for learning environments with limited ICT resources in higher education Sarfo, F.K This paper provides grounds for creating an integrated instructional design model that can be used to guide the design of quality classroom instruction in higher education also in countries with limited resources. To achieve its purpose the paper investigates various projects on integration of ICT in education in developing countries and identifies that limited ICT resources and financial constraints are major difficulties they face. The paper further elucidates, based on the findings from the literature that limited ICT resources are considered as a major barrier to successful integration of ICT in teaching and learning. In line with the literature on instructional design and technology, the paper argues that it is the effective use of the real principles of instruction rather than ICT that makes learning effective. Based on this proposition and the deficits of the current instructional design models, the paper presents theoretical and practical justifications for testing the generalizability of the basic instructional design models in the context of higher education classrooms with limited, moderate, and adequate ICT resources. Tue, 27 May 2014 00:00:00 GMT http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/4838 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/4837 Female leadership stereotypes: The perception of the leadership of female heads of senior high schools in Ashanti region Sam, F.K The study discussed the perception of the female leadership stereotypes of heads of selected Senior High Schools in Ashanti Region. A census survey was conducted to select eighty-eight heads of Senior High Schools. A descriptive survey design was employed and focused on the administering of open and closed ended questionnaires to 80 headmasters and headmistresses. The reliability coefficient of the questionnaire was 0.826. SPSS was used to analyze the data and the results were presented in tables and graphs. The study revealed that majority of the respondents disagreed on all the stereotypes associated with women on traditional beliefs/practices. Moreover, family responsibility is a leading factor that impedes female advancement to attaining leadership positions. In addition, the appointment to headship was rather based on professional and academic qualification rather than on gender as the perceived stereotypes will engender. Consequently, women also need to strive to higher positions like their male colleagues. Tue, 01 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/4837 2013-10-01T00:00:00Z http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/4713 Female leadership stereotypes: The perception of the leadership of female heads of senior high schools in Ashanti region Sam, F.K The study discussed the perception of the female leadership stereotypes of heads of selected Senior High Schools in Ashanti Region. A census survey was conducted to select eighty-eight heads of Senior High Schools. A descriptive survey design was employed and focused on the administering of open and closed ended questionnaires to 80 headmasters and headmistresses. The reliability coefficient of the questionnaire was 0.826. SPSS was used to analyze the data and the results were presented in tables and graphs. The study revealed that majority of the respondents disagreed on all the stereotypes associated with women on traditional beliefs/practices. Moreover, family responsibility is a leading factor that impedes female advancement to attaining leadership positions. In addition, the appointment to headship was rather based on professional and academic qualification rather than on gender as the perceived stereotypes will engender. Consequently, women also need to strive to higher positions like their male colleagues. Tue, 01 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/4713 2013-10-01T00:00:00Z