Abstract:
The study critically assessed the effective use of school self- evaluation towards the
improvement of academic performance in Prestea Huni- Valley District. Data for the
study was obtained using semi-structured questionnaires and interview for respondents.
In all, 50 respondents participated in the study. The researcher used a non- probability
sampling known as convenience sampling technique to sample staff of teachers in
selected schools used for the study and head teachers. The study results concluded that
the respondents used end of term examinations, adequate homework, group assessment
work to assess performance. Moreover, the respondents were familiar with in-service
training, school self-evaluation, peer teaching and off the job training. Furthermore, the
respondents had the knowledge about school evaluation. To add more, school self evaluation was beneficial because it assisted teachers to adopt appropriate teaching and
learning methods to improve academic performance. The study recommended that
colleges of education should introduce the concept of school self- evaluation into their
curriculum to enable teachers have a fair knowledge and understanding on the concept so
that they will be more conversant with it.
Description:
A Project Report in the Department of Educational Leadership, Faculty of
Educational Studies, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies, University of
Education, Winneba, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the
of Master of Arts (Educational Leadership) degree
AUGUST, 2016
