http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/633 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:12:29 GMT 2026-04-16T22:12:29Z http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5184 AKANFOϽ ADESIEDEƐ MU MPℇNSℇMPℇNSℇMU Frimpong-Manson, H Dwuma yi yε nhwehwεmu a εyɛ adesua a ɛfa amanneɛ a ɛwͻ Asantefoɔ amammerɛ no mu baako a ɛyɛ ayiyɛ. Nhwehwɛmu yi twe adwene si nneɛma a Akanfoͻ de yɛ adesiedeɛ ne sɛnti a wͻde saa nneɛma no yɛ adesiedeɛ, ɛnne nsakraeɛ a aba kane adesiedeɛ ne ɛnnɛ mmerɛ yi mu adesiedeɛ nneɛma mu. Mede sukyerε anaa nhwehwεmu akwankyerɛ a εnnyina akontabudeε so na εyεε nhwehwεmu yi. Mefaa nnipa aduasa (30) na mede dii dwuma yi na nhwehwɛmu yi kɔɔ so wɔ Asante Mantam nkuro ahodoͻ a ɛyɛ Ꜫfiduase, Asͻkͻre, Dwaben ne Asukͻkͻͻ a ne nyinaa wͻ Sɛkyerɛ Apueeɛ Mansini mu. Mefaa anototoɔ anaa nkↄmmↄtwetwee kwan nko ara so na menyaa nsεmmoano a mede dii dwuma yi. Dwumadie yi mpεnsεmpεnsεmu nyinaa gyinaa ‘Saussure (1983) adwenemusɛm “Semiotics” so. Deɛ ɛbɛdaa adi wɔ adwuma yi mu ne sɛ, Akanman mu sɛ onipa bi wu a, na ɔnwuiiɛ, na mmom wɔwɔ gyidie sɛ ɔrekɔ kuro foforɔ so a wɔfrɛ no Asamando a nananom adi kan wɔ hɔ na ɛte sɛ ɔman a deɛ yɛyɛ no wɔ asase yi so no, saa ara pɛpɛɛpɛ na wɔyɛ no hɔ. Ne saa nti no, nneɛma a yɛhia no wɔ asase yi so no, owufoɔ a yɛregya no kwan nso hia saa nneɛma yi na ɔde akɔtoa n’abrabɔ so. Ꜫnam wei so nti na Akanfoͻ de nneɛma bi te sɛ sapͻ, samina, toobɛtɛ, towuro, ankaatwadeɛ, bͻbrapa bokiti, nkuto, pawoda ne deɛ ɛkeka ho dware owufoͻ bi no na amma wamfa sɛbe honam a nka wͻ mu ankͻpue Nananom anim. Bio, ɛbɛtͻͻ dwa wͻ nhwehwɛmu yi mu sɛ, Akanfoͻ nneɛma bi te sɛ sika, pɛtia, duku, ntoma, hyenaapo, bommo, ne deɛ ɛkeka ho gya owufoͻ bi kwan na wanya bi ada so de bi akͻbͻ n’amanneɛ wͻ Nananom anim. Ne korakora no, ɛdaa adi wͻ nhwehwɛmu yi mu sɛ, nneɛma a kane no na Akanfoͻ de yɛ adesiedeɛ no nsakraeɛ pii aba mu a deɛ ɛdi akotene wͻ mu ne sikasɛm ne akansie a aba adesiedeɛ mu no. Dwumadie yi bεboa akenkanfoɔ ama wɔahunu Akanfoↄ amammerε a ɛfa adesiededɛ ho, nkanka ne mmabunu no. Wɔbɛhunu nsakraeɛ a aba kane Akanfoͻ adesiedeɛ nneɛma ne nnɛ mmerɛ yi deɛ mu. Nhwehwɛmu dwumadie a ɛfiri Akan-Nzema, Faculty of Ghanaian Languages Education, de kↄma School of Graduate Studies, nam so ma manya abodin krataa Master of Philosophy (Ghanaian Language Studies-Twi) afiri University of Education, Winneba. OBUBUO, 2024 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5184 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5183 Adolescent motherhood and its support systems at the Bawjiase Senior High School Welbeck Jnr., D. The study explored the experiences of adolescent student mothers at Bawjiase Senior High School in the Central Region of Ghana. Using purposive and snowballing sampling technique, twelve teenage student mothers, five teachers, and five parents were sampled for the study. Data was collected using interviews guide and data collected was thematically analysed. The study findings highlight the absence of comprehensive sex education, economic pressure, negative peer influence, negative cultural norms, indecent exposure to social media and mental health issues as some of the factors contributing to adolescent pregnancy. Based on the research results, it was suggested that the provision of counselling, accommodation for teachers to help easy monitoring of students in the boarding house, peer support networks, stream-lined readmission processes and family collaboration to minimize the effect on adolescent mothers. It is suggested that Ghana Education Service through the heads of institution implement comprehensive sex education programs and use flexible timetable to make room for student mothers. Moreover, Non-Governmental organisations should collaborate with the Ministry of Education and The Girl Child Education of the Ghana Education Service to establish external support systems that provide the necessary assistance to adolescent mothers who return to school after child birth. A thesis in the Department of Social Studies Education, Faculty of Social Science Education, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies, in partial fulfilment of the requirement for award of degree Master of Philosophy (Social Studies) University of Education, Winneba JUNE, 2025 Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5183 2025-06-01T00:00:00Z http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5182 A visual analysis of works of some selected Ghanaian Art Educators Ezuame, M.M. Although art is widely studied as a discipline, limited scholarly attention has been given to art educators, particularly within Ghanaian higher education institutions. This gap is important in the context of ongoing curriculum reforms that emphasize creativity, critical thinking, and engagement with Ghanaian society and culture. Art educators play a crucial role in training future artists, teachers, and cultural practitioners by promoting critical inquiry, cultural awareness, and professional competence beyond technical instruction. This study examines the pedagogical practices, artistic work, and professional experiences of Ghanaian art educators to understand how curricular goals are interpreted and implemented despite persistent challenges in art education. Using a qualitative approach based on narrative research design and content analysis, the study draws on interviews and observations involving seven art educators from three tertiary institutions in Ghana. Findings reveal that art educators adopt personal and instructional strategies that stimulate creativity, encourage cultural self-expression, and develop students’ technical and critical abilities. Despite heavy academic responsibilities, they remain active in research, professional development, and creative practice, contributing to curriculum reform and pedagogical advancement. Their artistic works engage with social, cultural, political, and environmental issues while promoting African identity. The study concludes that recognizing art educators as both artists and teachers is essential for strengthening art education and shaping contemporary Ghanaian art within global contexts. A thesis submitted to the School of Graduate Studies in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Philosophy (Art Education) Department of Art Education School of Creative Arts DECEMBER, 2024 Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5182 2024-12-01T00:00:00Z http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5181 A textual interpretation of Sisaala Bayira performance Seidu, A. This thesis is based on an ethnographic study of the Sisaala Bayira performance in context. The research was conducted in the Sisaala East and West, the north eastern and western parts of Ghana. The data was gathered through fieldwork on live Bayira performances during funerals in Walembelle, Tumu and Gwollu using observation and interviews as the main research tools. The main purpose of the study was an exploration of the historical context and aesthetic features embedded in Bayira performances. These have literary significance and make meaningful contributions to the development of African orature. The theories which backed the study are Tedlock’s and Schechner’s Performance Theories. Bayira performances were captured by audio visual recordings which were then translated from Sisaali into English using Newmark’s (1988) Theoretical ideas on translation. They were coded and used for critical analysis. The results revealed that Bayira performances are embedded with aesthetic and symbolic representations whereby Bayira performers use figurative language, histrionic gestures and other paralinguistic features as effective performance skills. The art of Bayira performance is tantamount to warfare whereby performers use pithy expressions; demonstrate panegyric skills, exhortation, and admonition and trade in diatribes. The use of symbols brings realism into the art of Bayira performance. Bayira performance has several pedagogical implications apart from moral lessons. Bayira songs teach communal and traditional values and comment on issues affecting the community and individuals in society. They teach people extended knowledge and wisdom by praising good behaviour and condemning unacceptable acts which are inimical to society A thesis in the Department of English Education, Faculty of Foreign Languages Education submitted to the School of Graduate Studies in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of a degree of Master of Philosophy (English Education) in the University of Education, Winneba OCTOBER, 2025 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5181 2025-10-01T00:00:00Z