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The Use Of Instructional Media Technology By Student-teachers Of Basic Schools In Ghana
Instructional media is one of the key elements in lesson delivery especially at the basic education level. This paper assesses the perceived level of competence of student-teachers as well as the general attitude of how instructional media are used by student-teachers in selected rural and urban basic schools in Ghana. Cross sectional and descriptive designs were employed to guide the
The Need For Official Acknowledgement Of Education Achievement At Each Level In The Face Of Declining Industries: A Zimbabwean Case
Industry and economic growth demand various skills and expertise from the populace. As the industry grows, more specialised skills are required to match and meet the demand. However, in the case when industry growth is declining or when capacity utilisation is low skills level may fail to explain the scenario. This paper is a policy prescription and seeks to expound
Analysis Of Gender And Healthcare Services Utilization In Rural Ghana
There has been issue of gender and gender equality emerging as a major concern in international forums due to general assertion that females are more vulnerable to health disadvantages than males. Gender concerns regarding health issues include the issue of gender inequality in terms of access and use of healthcare, since males and females, particularly in developing countries differ in
Attitude Of Pregnant Women Towards The Prevention Of Mother To Child Transmission (pmtct) Of Hiv In Ikot Omin, Calabar Municipality, Cross River State
The study was aimed at determining attitude of pregnant women towards the prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV in Ikot Omin, Calabar Municipality, Cross River State. The survey design was adopted. Data were generated through questionnaire, FGD and in-depth interview (IDI). The total respondents involved in the study were Eighty four (84). Data collected through the questionnaire
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Of Secondary School Teachers Implementing Integrated English Curriculum In Nyakach Sub-county, Kisumu County, Kenya
The use of integration in the teaching of English language and literature subjects is a priority in Kenya. Despite its inception two decades ago, not all English language teachers use it as conceived by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD). This study utilized Concurrent Triangulation design under a mixed methods approach to establish the level of coverage on components
Levels Of Heavy Metals In Tilapia (oreochromis Niloticus) And Catfish (clarias Gariepinus) Along River Ruiru, Kenya
River Ruiru flows in areas where it is subject to pollutants. It harbors various species of fish which may be contaminated by metals present in wastes. Metals damage fish organs and consuming such fish can be harmful. The objective of the study was to determine the levels of metals in fish. Purposive sampling was applied to collect samples from three
Assessment Of The Coverage, Awareness And Household Ownership Of Insecticide Treated Bed-nets As A Malaria Prevention Tool In Calabar Metropolis - Cross River State, Nigeria
A study has been carried out to determine the level of coverage, awareness and the level of household ownership of Insecticide Treated bed nets (ITNs) in Calabar metropolis, Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was the instrument for data collection from 440 households. The level of awareness and the ownership of ITNs among the respondents were high in the study: 78.64% and
Cultural And Social Factors Influencing Primary Teacher Training College Students’ Response To Guidance And Counseling In Migori County, Kenya
The main focus of this study was to examine the cultural and social factors influencing students’ response to guidance and counseling services provided in primary teacher training colleges (TTCs) in Migori county, Kenya. The youth in primary TTCs face a lot of problems and challenges as this is the developmental stage which coincides with tremendous changes in their process of
Employable Skills And Attitudes Required By Employers From Accounting Graduates: A Case Study Of Selected Companies In Koforidua Municipality Of Ghana
This research work was conducted to ascertain the professional skills and the personal skills/attitudes that are required by employers from accounting graduates at the work environment. The survey was conducted in Koforidua in the New Juabeng Municipality, Ghana. The questions were categorized into two main groups: attitudinal and professional skills. SPSS was used to analyze the data. The results indicate
Technical Vocational Education And Training (tvet) And The World Of Work In Nigeria: Issues, Challenges And Way Forward
This paper x-rayed the connection of TVET to the world of work. It highlighted the areas of TVET to include: Agricultural Education, Business Education, Computer Education, Home Economics Education and Technical Education where students are impacted with saleable and entrepreneurial skills to make them employable or gainfully self employed. It highlighted such challenges faced by TVET in Nigeria to include:
