Abstract:
The purpose of the study was to assess the influence of student-centred teaching
methods on the academic performance of students of Afua Kobi Ampem Girls’ Senior
High School. The descriptive survey was used for the study. The target population of
the study comprises all teachers and students of Afua Kobi Ampem Girls’ Senior High
School. Convenience sampling technique was used to select 150 students and 80
teachers for the study. Questionnaire was the main instrument used for the study. The
collected data were statistically analysed using frequency tables, percentages and linear
regression analysis. The study found that, role plays, individual or group-based
activities and presentation were the student-centred methods used in the school. The
study further revealed that teachers use the methods by supporting student diversity and
individual learning needs as well as visiting working organizations with students. The
study revealed that student-centred teaching methods challenge students to be creative,
increase their confidence, encourage students to learn at their own pace, lead to respect
for different individuals, develop the abilities to do new things and work independently.
The study revealed that there was a positive relationship between student-centred
learning practices and students’ academic achievement. Moreover, the study revealed
that lack of knowledge and skills about student-centred learning, strict syllabus that
does not allow student-centred approach and lack of resources were the challenges
faced by teachers in using student-centred approach. It is recommended, among others,
that the Ministry of Education in conjunction with the GES, should organize in-service
training courses on student-centred teaching for teachers.
Description:
A Dissertation in the Department of Educational Leadership, Faculty of
Education and Communication Sciences, submitted to the School of Research
and Graduate Studies, University of Education, Winneba in partial fulfillment of
the requirement for the award of Master of Arts
(Educational Leadership) degree.
DECEMBER, 2020