http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/634 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 23:29:57 GMT 2026-04-04T23:29:57Z http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5173 Teacher involvement in decision making in public basic schools in the Effutu Municipality Yevu, E.E The study aimed to explore teacher involvement in decision making in public basic schools, focusing on the extent, nature, influencing factors, mechanisms, and influence of such involvement on teaching and learning outcomes. To guide the inquiry, four research questions were formulated. The study used a mixed-method convergent parallel design with a pragmatic philosophy and drew from pertinent literature, including Charles, Gafni, and Whelan’s (1997) shared decision making theory. From a total population of 647 teachers, a sample of 300 public school teachers from the Effutu Municipality was selected for the study, with data collected through questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. Eight (8) participants were sampled for the interview based on data on the concept of data saturation. Frequencies, percentages, means, and standard deviations were used to examine quantitative data, while thematic analysis was employed for qualitative data. The findings revealed varying degrees of teacher involvement in decision making. Teachers actively participated in areas such as providing input on school resources and budgets, professional development planning, and staff meetings. Their participation was however less in making decisions concerning school improvement initiatives. It was also found that, the key factors influencing teacher involvement included the value placed on teacher input by school administration, clarity in communication, time constraints, workload, alignment with professional expertise, a collaborative culture fostered by leadership, and recognition of contributions. Teacher involvement was found to significantly enhance teaching quality, student engagement, and overall learning outcomes. Based on these findings, it is recommended that school heads and the Effutu Municipal Directorate prioritize improving communication channels to ensure transparency and clarity when making decisions. Frequent updates, unambiguous instructions, and chances for feedback should be provided to keep teachers informed and engaged. Structured mechanisms for teacher involvement, such as forums, and suggestion channels, should be established and promoted. A thesis in the Department of Education Administration and Management, School of Education and life-long learning, submitted to the School of Graduate studies, in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the award of degree of Master of Philosophy (Educational Administration and Management) in the University of Education Winneba SEPTEMBER, 2024 Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5173 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5172 Parental engagement in local cultural activities in schools within the context of early childhood settings in the Atebubu-Amantin Municipality Solomon, A.K. The purpose of this study was to evaluate parental engagement in local cultural activities in schools within the context of early childhood settings in the Atebubu-Amantin Municipality. The study was guided by the Interpretivist paradigm. The research approach for the study was the qualitative approach. The design employed in this study was an exploratory case study design. Purposive sampling was used to select 6 educators for the interview and convenient sampling was used to select 6 parents for interview, semistructured interview guide was adopted as the research instrument. The data was analysed using thematic approach. The study revealed that while parents in the Atebubu-Amantin Municipality generally value school cultural activities as platforms for promoting cultural heritage and community cohesion, some view them as secondary to academics, that affect their involvement; parental engagement strengthens cultural knowledge, identity, and relationships within the school community, but challenges like time constraints, financial limitations, and cultural disconnection hindered participation; therefore, schools should improve communication, offer flexible participation options, design inclusive activities, and provide support through workshops and partnerships to encourage broader parental involvement. The study concluded that parents in the Atebubu-Amantin Municipality generally hold positive views of school cultural activities. The study recommended that schools should raise awareness on the values and educational benefits of cultural activities, offer flexible engagement opportunities for parent A Thesis in the department of early childhood education, Faculty of applied behavioural sciences in education, submitted to the school of graduate studies in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of master of philosophy (Early Childhood Education) in the University of Education, Winneba FEBRUARY, 2025 Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5172 2025-02-01T00:00:00Z http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5168 Narrative enquiry into the psychological consequence of childlessness among Awutu Senya East christian community in Ghana Mensah, J.K. The joy of couples is to have children after marriage. "Voluntary childlessness" cannot be found in the dictionaries of people in Ghana. Against this backdrop, this study explored the mental health-related impact of unintended childlessness among married couples from a Christian cultural perspective. The purpose of the study was to explore and understand the experiences of Ghanaian Christian couples in terms of childlessness they did not anticipate, vis-à-vis how the Christian community has come alongside them in navigating this phenomenon in their lives. The study's specific goals included examining how couples in Ghanaian Christian society perceive unintended childlessness, identifying management strategies for unintended childlessness, examining the mental health effects of unintended childlessness among Ghanaian Christian couples, and determining the impact of religious (faith-based) interventions and church support on perceived psychological adjustment. The study used a semi-structured interview guide to gather data and a qualitative method approach using narrative inquiry as the design. The study used a thematic analysis by identifying, analysing and interpreting themes. The data was collected and an initial coding was done, a coding was categorize in a code book then it was grouped and refined into themes The study used a sample size of thirteen (13) participants. According to the findings, the majority of participants were able to deal with the difficulty of being childless thanks to the support they receive from their churches, their families, and their spouses' unwavering love. Therefore, it is advised that experts in the field of counselling should oversee the church's counselling department. This implies that, rather than making their members' situation worse, pastors and family members ought to have empathy for them and act as their advocate A thesis in the Department of Counselling Psychology, Faculty of Educational Studies, submitted to the school of Graduate Studies in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Philosophy (Counselling Psychology) in the University of Education, Winneba JULY, 2023 Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5168 2023-07-01T00:00:00Z http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5162 Lived experiences of street youth in Ashiaman Municipality of Greater Accra Region Bruce-Tagoe, E.D. Ashiaman, one of the Municipal Assemblies in Greater Accra is being beleaguered by the problem of street youth. This study explored the lived experiences of street youth: paying particular attention to factors accounting for the phenomenon, experiences, risk factors of street life and the coping mechanism and resilience of street youth. The interpretive research approach was adopted and data were collected from 25 selected street youth through purposive sampling technique. Thematic analysis was conducted to explore the lived experiences of streetism. The phenomenon of streetism is thriving in Ashiaman due to social acceptance given to street youth. Many of the youth are also forced to the streets due to poverty so as to provide for their basic needs. Youth streetism has also gained grounds because these youth come under peer-influence. Recreational adventure also compels youth to the street to experience street life. The experiences of street youth in Ashiaman are full of challenges on meeting their basic needs of life. The risk factors of street living poses harm to street youth serving as a breeding ground for violent behaviors. Street youth are making efforts to address their challenges and risk factors. It is recommended that vocational training, reunion initiatives, and advocacy activities can help address the problem of street youth in Ashiaman. A thesis in Department of Counseling Psychology, Faculty of Applied Behavioral Sciences in Education, submitted to the school of Graduate Studies, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Philosophy (Counseling Psychology) in the University of Education, Winneba JULY 2024 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/5162 2024-07-01T00:00:00Z