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Phyllis Forster1,*, Rosemary Quarcoo1, Elizabeth Lani Ashong1 & Victoria Ghanney1 (2017). Views of Teacher-Trainees on Clothing and Textiles Education in two Teacher Education Universities in Ghana. World Journal of Education, 7,
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The study explored the views of teacher-trainees on Clothing and Textiles (C&T) education in two teacher education universities in Ghana. The objectives were to find out whether pre-tertiary Sewing/C&T lessons provided them with small-scale business skills, and foundation for higher education, they could teach Sewing/C&T competently on internship, identify their sources of motivation, and elicit their suggestions to improve on the subject. Data collected revealed that one-tenth and two-thirds acquired small-scale business skills from their lessons at basic and secondary levels respectively. About 71% indicated they taught the subject competently on internship and career intention was their main motivating factor for the subject. For improvement, there is need to provide adequate modern facilities and competent teachers with current ideas in content and pedagogy, and good teacher relationship with students and industry. Other suggestions were, students should remain focused and attract others to the subject through their dressing. Feed-back from the teacher trainees indicates that Sewing/C&T education in Ghana provides occupational skills and foundation for further studies. Keywords: trainee-teachers; internship; clothing and textiles; home economics; teacher education; interns
The study explored the views of teacher-trainees on Clothing and Textiles (C&T) education in two teacher education universities in Ghana. The objectives were to find out whether pre-tertiary Sewing/C&T lessons provided them with small-scale business skills, and foundation for higher education, they could teach Sewing/C&T competently on internship, identify their sources of motivation, and elicit their suggestions to improve on the subject. Data collected revealed that one-tenth and two-thirds acquired small-scale business skills from their lessons at basic and secondary levels respectively. About 71% indicated they taught the subject competently on internship and career intention was their main motivating factor for the subject. For improvement, there is need to provide adequate modern facilities and competent teachers with current ideas in content and pedagogy, and good teacher relationship with students and industry. Other suggestions were, students should remain focused and attract others to the subject through their dressing. Feed-back from the teacher trainees indicates that Sewing/C&T education in Ghana provides occupational skills and foundation for further studies. Keywords: trainee-teachers; internship; clothing and textiles; home economics; teacher education; interns
Phyllis Forster., Magdalene Aba Aggrey and Adwoa Nyantakyiwaa Amoah (2018). Menopause and food among women in a perl-urban community in ghana. International Journal of Current Advanced Research, 7,
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In a descriptive survey, this study explored menopausal symptoms of 120 women aged 40-60 years and the food they ate among the Six Food Groups of Ghana. Questionnaire was used to collect the data which were analysed with the SPSS to generate frequencies and percentage tables for discussion. More than half of the menopausal women experienced mood swings; hot flashes; reduced work output; fatigue; sleeplessness; and weight gain.The main vegetables consumed by all the women were tomatoes, onions, pepper, garden eggs and kontomire (cocoyam leaves). Majority ate fish; maize; mango, orange, apples, pear, banana, and palm oil. A moderate percentage ate rice, wheat, cow peas, soy oil and frytol; minority ate animal foods other than fish; starchy roots and plantain; beans, nuts and oily seeds, carrots cabbage, cucumber, French beans and spring onions, green pepper and lettuce; beverage, fruit drink and fresh fruit juice. The women restricted themselves to a few of the nutritious local foods among the Ghana six food groups that they could take advantage of to reduce or prevent their menopausal challenges. The researchers recommend that menopausal women increase the variety, frequency and portions of fruits and vegetables consumed especially because of their phyto-estrogen, boron and fibre content; topics on nutrition and menopause should be included in the Home Economics curriculum; and Home Economists and Nutritionists in the community should organize talks on Nutrition and Menopause for women groups
In a descriptive survey, this study explored menopausal symptoms of 120 women aged 40-60 years and the food they ate among the Six Food Groups of Ghana. Questionnaire was used to collect the data which were analysed with the SPSS to generate frequencies and percentage tables for discussion. More than half of the menopausal women experienced mood swings; hot flashes; reduced work output; fatigue; sleeplessness; and weight gain.The main vegetables consumed by all the women were tomatoes, onions, pepper, garden eggs and kontomire (cocoyam leaves). Majority ate fish; maize; mango, orange, apples, pear, banana, and palm oil. A moderate percentage ate rice, wheat, cow peas, soy oil and frytol; minority ate animal foods other than fish; starchy roots and plantain; beans, nuts and oily seeds, carrots cabbage, cucumber, French beans and spring onions, green pepper and lettuce; beverage, fruit drink and fresh fruit juice. The women restricted themselves to a few of the nutritious local foods among the Ghana six food groups that they could take advantage of to reduce or prevent their menopausal challenges. The researchers recommend that menopausal women increase the variety, frequency and portions of fruits and vegetables consumed especially because of their phyto-estrogen, boron and fibre content; topics on nutrition and menopause should be included in the Home Economics curriculum; and Home Economists and Nutritionists in the community should organize talks on Nutrition and Menopause for women groups
Quarcoo,R (2018). Factors Influencing Low Performance of Pupils in BDT Sewing at a Junior High School in Efutu Municipality. International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, 7,
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Abstract: The study design was a descriptive survey which sought to get answers to the following research questions: ‘What factors accounts for the low performance of pupils in BDT sewing at a particular JHS in Efutu Municipality, Ghana?’ How can pupil’s interest in BDT (Sewing) be enhanced? A purposive sampling technique was used to get a sample size of 100 respondents. A questionnaire was used to collect data and descriptive statistical tools were used to analyze the close ended questions and a thematic approach was adopted for analyzing the open ended questions. Majority of the respondents agreed that, factors influencing the low performance of pupils in BDT (Sewing) include, students consider it unimportant, teaching and learning of BDT sewing is boring, many topics in BDT sewing are difficult. The provision of teaching and learning resources, the effective use of teaching learning resources and strategies, organization of fieldtrips, allocation of more time to BDT ( Home Economics) were suggested as ways of enhancing students’ interest in BDT(Sewing). Keywords: Factors, low performance, pupils, basic design and technology (BDT), sewing
Abstract: The study design was a descriptive survey which sought to get answers to the following research questions: ‘What factors accounts for the low performance of pupils in BDT sewing at a particular JHS in Efutu Municipality, Ghana?’ How can pupil’s interest in BDT (Sewing) be enhanced? A purposive sampling technique was used to get a sample size of 100 respondents. A questionnaire was used to collect data and descriptive statistical tools were used to analyze the close ended questions and a thematic approach was adopted for analyzing the open ended questions. Majority of the respondents agreed that, factors influencing the low performance of pupils in BDT (Sewing) include, students consider it unimportant, teaching and learning of BDT sewing is boring, many topics in BDT sewing are difficult. The provision of teaching and learning resources, the effective use of teaching learning resources and strategies, organization of fieldtrips, allocation of more time to BDT ( Home Economics) were suggested as ways of enhancing students’ interest in BDT(Sewing). Keywords: Factors, low performance, pupils, basic design and technology (BDT), sewing
Amissah, E. R. K. & Amporful, A. (2018). Intra-Cultural Issues on Polygamous Marriages in Ghana: A Case Study of the People of Anlo in the Volta Region. THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL STUDIES, 6,
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Polygamous marriage is persistently prevalent in several sub-Saharan countries and remains a socio-cultural issue in the world. A considerable body of research has concluded that polygamy has impacts on children’s and wives’ psychological, social and family functioning but not much was done on this in Ghana. From a case study of the people of Anlo in the Volta Region of Ghana, this study aimed to examine the socio-cultural issues on polygamous marriages among the people and its impact on the family especially on women and children. A random sample of 61 respondents from 61 different families (31 senior high school children and 30 women) were used. Structured questionnaires on socio-demographics, socio-cultural practices of polygamy, family relationship qualities and four psychosocial scales were used to elicit responses from subjects for analysis. The results indicated high prevalence of polygamy in the study area with inverse relationship between education and attitudinal acceptance of polygamy. The study concludes that polygamy affects family quality; creating acrimony, tension, jealousy and competition among co-wives and step-siblings. It also affects psychosocial life of the family members, predominantly in women and children. Targeted sensitization, awareness of the implications of polygamy, educational and economic empowerment are key steps to address this, while focusing on children as the potential key entry points to addressing this in the next generations. Keywords: Polygamy, family, exogamy. Anlo, marriage
Polygamous marriage is persistently prevalent in several sub-Saharan countries and remains a socio-cultural issue in the world. A considerable body of research has concluded that polygamy has impacts on children’s and wives’ psychological, social and family functioning but not much was done on this in Ghana. From a case study of the people of Anlo in the Volta Region of Ghana, this study aimed to examine the socio-cultural issues on polygamous marriages among the people and its impact on the family especially on women and children. A random sample of 61 respondents from 61 different families (31 senior high school children and 30 women) were used. Structured questionnaires on socio-demographics, socio-cultural practices of polygamy, family relationship qualities and four psychosocial scales were used to elicit responses from subjects for analysis. The results indicated high prevalence of polygamy in the study area with inverse relationship between education and attitudinal acceptance of polygamy. The study concludes that polygamy affects family quality; creating acrimony, tension, jealousy and competition among co-wives and step-siblings. It also affects psychosocial life of the family members, predominantly in women and children. Targeted sensitization, awareness of the implications of polygamy, educational and economic empowerment are key steps to address this, while focusing on children as the potential key entry points to addressing this in the next generations. Keywords: Polygamy, family, exogamy. Anlo, marriage
Quarcoo, R., & Tounaa, G. (2017). The Use of instructional Materials and selected Activity Methods of Teaching: A Tool for Improving the Performance of Clothing and Textiles Students.. International Journal of Innovative Research and Development., 6,
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Abstract: An action was taken to improve upon the performance of Clothing and Textiles students in a selected Senior High Technical School in Ghana using instructional materials and selected activity methods. The objectives were: To arouse and sustain students’ interest in Clothing and Textiles through the use of realia, charts, pictures and illustrations.; Use practical or demonstration to assist students to understand the concept learnt better and set standards for their individual practical.; Use group projects to improve their learning. Forty two SHS two Clothing and Textiles students were purposively sampled and observational guide, questionnaire, class exercises, quizzes and examinations were used for the data collection. Interventions such as vigorous use of instructional materials, hands on practice (practical), encouraging continuous learning by giving practical project work to students and constantly giving prompt feedback to students after an evaluation were put in place. The data was analysed using frequency distribution and percentages. The results showed a tremendous improvement in student’s performance. It is recommended that Clothing Laboratory and other resources needed for teaching and learning of Clothing and Textiles should be provided for the school and Clothing and Textiles teachers should use varied methods for teaching the subject and insist on practical approaches since the subject is a practical- oriented one. Keywords: Instructional materials, activity methods, improving, performance, clothing and textiles
Abstract: An action was taken to improve upon the performance of Clothing and Textiles students in a selected Senior High Technical School in Ghana using instructional materials and selected activity methods. The objectives were: To arouse and sustain students’ interest in Clothing and Textiles through the use of realia, charts, pictures and illustrations.; Use practical or demonstration to assist students to understand the concept learnt better and set standards for their individual practical.; Use group projects to improve their learning. Forty two SHS two Clothing and Textiles students were purposively sampled and observational guide, questionnaire, class exercises, quizzes and examinations were used for the data collection. Interventions such as vigorous use of instructional materials, hands on practice (practical), encouraging continuous learning by giving practical project work to students and constantly giving prompt feedback to students after an evaluation were put in place. The data was analysed using frequency distribution and percentages. The results showed a tremendous improvement in student’s performance. It is recommended that Clothing Laboratory and other resources needed for teaching and learning of Clothing and Textiles should be provided for the school and Clothing and Textiles teachers should use varied methods for teaching the subject and insist on practical approaches since the subject is a practical- oriented one. Keywords: Instructional materials, activity methods, improving, performance, clothing and textiles
Strategic Planning Sensitisation Workshop*Esia-Donkoh Kweku*Senior Lecturer*Organised by University of Education, Winneba*Jophus Anamuah-Mensah Conference Centre, North Campus, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana*21st June, 2018*21st June, 2018
Strategic Planning Sensitisation Workshop*Esia-Donkoh Kweku*Senior Lecturer*Organised by University of Education, Winneba*Jophus Anamuah-Mensah Conference Centre, North Campus, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana*21st June, 2018*21st June, 2018
Esia-Donkoh, K.
Two-day Seminar of On-Campus Teaching Practice Organised by the Department of Basic Education, University of Education, Winneba. Old Pavilion, North Campus, University of Education, Winneba. 13th - 14th February, 2018
Paper presented:
1. Qualities of a Good Teacher; 2. Effective Classroom Management Strategies; 3. Making Good Use of Relevant Previous Knowledge in the Classroom
Esia-Donkoh, K.
Two-day Post Internship Seminar for Level 400 Students of the Department of Basic Education. Old Pavilion, North Campus, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana 15th, 16th, & 19th February, 2018
Paper presented:
Writing Introduction and Literature Review of a Project Work
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Esia-Donkoh, K.
A 4-Day Workshop for Staff of Department of Basic Education on the Theme, Restructuring B.Ed. and M.Phil. Basic Education Programmes to Meet 21st Century Standards. Windy Lodge Beach Resort, Winneba, Ghana 4th - 7th June, 2018
Paper presented:
Structure of the Reviewed Curriculum for Initial Teacher Education (ITE) in Ghana (4-Year Bachelor of Education in Basic Education)
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