Abstract:
The aim of this study is to examine the role of interpersonal relationship among
opinion leaders in the development of education in the Kintampo North Municipality
with the purpose of identifying the factors militating against interpersonal relationship
and finding amicable solutions for the improvement of education. Also, the purpose is
to find out whether the role of interpersonal relationship among opinion leaders
positively or adversely affecting the development of education in Kintampo North
Municipality. A sample size of 30, involving 20 teachers, four clergy and six
traditional leaders were selected using purposive sampling which is a nonrandom
sampling technique from Kintampo North Municipality. Question and interview
guides were used to solicit data from the participants selected. Four research questions
were set. The data was analyzed manually by using case-study located within the
interpretive-qualitative framework. Data was prepared across the respondents,
immersed, transcribed, themes generated and described. The result informed us that a
tripartite model of relationship were used to find amicable solution to disunity among
opinion leaders. Semi-structured interviews and questionnaires were the data
collection instruments used. The researcher has also explained the research process,
research paradigms, choice of methods and the actual direction of the study. Based on
the findings of the study, it was recommended that interpersonal relationship among
opinion leaders and community development should be captured in the national
education curriculum and be taught in school starting from the Junior High Schools.
Description:
Dissertation in the Department of Educational Leadership, Faculty of Education
and Communication Sciences, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies,
University of Education, Winneba, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for
award of the Master of Philosophy (Educational Leadership) degree
JULY, 2016