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Edu, J. K.
School of Creative Arts, Faculty seminar. Seminar room, Central campus, Winneba October 10, 2014
Paper presented:
Scenography: Examining a new marketing strategy for corporate promotion and development
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This paper presents a critical overview of the recent development by both public and private institutions in Ghana as regards the application of scenic design concepts as an effective interpretation for the promotion of goods and services in the 21st century. Additionally, how these organizations have uncontrollably utilized the design concepts effectively to translate and communicate the values of their business ideas, products and services to consumers. The purpose of the study is to examine the synergy between scenic design and business in relation to institutional identity and the role of the scenic design concept in business promotion and branding. Data for the study was collected using oral interviews and informal interactions. Finally, the research question that directs the discussions in this paper is: how does the scenic design effectively promote corporate business. Findings indicate that scenic design is a visual statement that enhances business practice and presentation.
This paper presents a critical overview of the recent development by both public and private institutions in Ghana as regards the application of scenic design concepts as an effective interpretation for the promotion of goods and services in the 21st century. Additionally, how these organizations have uncontrollably utilized the design concepts effectively to translate and communicate the values of their business ideas, products and services to consumers. The purpose of the study is to examine the synergy between scenic design and business in relation to institutional identity and the role of the scenic design concept in business promotion and branding. Data for the study was collected using oral interviews and informal interactions. Finally, the research question that directs the discussions in this paper is: how does the scenic design effectively promote corporate business. Findings indicate that scenic design is a visual statement that enhances business practice and presentation.
School of Creative ArtsJul 15, 2015
Edu, J. K.
WASRC-PASMAE, CONFERENCE & SPECIAL ANNUAL PATAG INSET WORKSHOP. J. N. Ayettey, Winneba June 10 - 14, 2014
Paper presented:
Animated costume puppets: An effective model medium for the dissemination and sensitization in education for participatory community development
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Traditionally, the adopted forms of organizing open theatre forums aimed at behavioural change within a given community as a result of identified social issues have been hitherto promoted through the use of identified structures like theatre for development, theatre for communication and theatre for behavioural change to mention a few. The animated costume puppet theatre as a complimentary model opens up to a broader perspective in collaboration within the creative arts industry aimed at a total visual educational programme. This paper discusses the impact of the model under review in relation to the socio - economic development of Ghana in the 21st century. It also highlights a unique application and principles of animated puppetry theatre with a fusion of costume props as a more efficient and effective structure for a community mobilization and sensitization programme.
Traditionally, the adopted forms of organizing open theatre forums aimed at behavioural change within a given community as a result of identified social issues have been hitherto promoted through the use of identified structures like theatre for development, theatre for communication and theatre for behavioural change to mention a few. The animated costume puppet theatre as a complimentary model opens up to a broader perspective in collaboration within the creative arts industry aimed at a total visual educational programme. This paper discusses the impact of the model under review in relation to the socio - economic development of Ghana in the 21st century. It also highlights a unique application and principles of animated puppetry theatre with a fusion of costume props as a more efficient and effective structure for a community mobilization and sensitization programme.
School of Creative ArtsJul 15, 2015
Asante, O. & Arhin, D., (2015). Child Behaviour Management. Winneba: Institute for Educational development and Extension, University of Education, Winneba. . ISBN:
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Faculty of Educational StudiesJul 15, 2015
Ohene J., & Asante, O., (2015). Professionalism and the Early Childhood Educator.
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Faculty of Educational StudiesJul 15, 2015
Asante, E. K., Essuman, S. & Asante, O. (2015). Contextual-Specific dynamics on collegiality and reciprocity in mentoring relationships: ethical implications in the Ghanaian context. British Journal of Education, 3,
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This qualitative ethnographic case study, adopted a socio-cultural theoretical perspective and interpretive qualitative analysis techniques, to investigate five mentoring relationships from five mentors and mentees involved in the innovative Cooperative-Reflective mentoring model of teacher professional learning in mentoring relationships at the University of Education, Winneba, (UEW), Ghana. This model is underpinned by the concepts of collegiality, reciprocity of learning, collaborative activities and critical reflection by the mentoring dyad. The data were collected from interviews, observations and document analysis. Trustworthiness of the study was ensured through the multiple sources of data, peer review, member checks, as well as the description of themes in the participants’ own words. The study revealed that although the involvement of classroom teachers in the professional training of student teachers is a novelty in teacher education in Ghana, and a great departure from the old teaching practice, the programme has some conceptual and implementation challenges. First, the old conception of a hierarchical relationship between mentor and mentee persists contrary to the concepts of collegiality, collaboration, reciprocity and critical reflection. This is attributable, partly, to the inherent power of the mentor and, partly, to the professional culture of the teaching profession. Second, the collegial relationships which are to result in this mentoring relationship model are theoretically well intended but practically problematic because of the social structure of the Ghanaian society and the professional culture of the teaching profession in Ghana. Again, reciprocity of learning through critical reflection by both mentor and mentee in this model of teacher professional learning concept also appears to have been theoretically well intended but practically problematic because of the same reasons for forging collegial relationships. This seemingly lack of sensitivity to the socio-cultural and professional contexts in which the model is being implemented is a major setback to the arguably innovative move towards school-based teacher training and the greater involvement of practising teachers in the professional training and development of student teachers as well as in the life-long learning of practising teachers. We, therefore, propose a re-conceptualisation of the mentoring model to take into account the socio-cultural and professional contexts within the context of implementation since theoretical positions alone cannot provide sufficient basis or framework for the development of a mentoring programme. It is the interaction between particular mentors and particular mentees in their particular contexts that determines the type of relationship to be established and the type of professional learning that will result.
This qualitative ethnographic case study, adopted a socio-cultural theoretical perspective and interpretive qualitative analysis techniques, to investigate five mentoring relationships from five mentors and mentees involved in the innovative Cooperative-Reflective mentoring model of teacher professional learning in mentoring relationships at the University of Education, Winneba, (UEW), Ghana. This model is underpinned by the concepts of collegiality, reciprocity of learning, collaborative activities and critical reflection by the mentoring dyad. The data were collected from interviews, observations and document analysis. Trustworthiness of the study was ensured through the multiple sources of data, peer review, member checks, as well as the description of themes in the participants’ own words. The study revealed that although the involvement of classroom teachers in the professional training of student teachers is a novelty in teacher education in Ghana, and a great departure from the old teaching practice, the programme has some conceptual and implementation challenges. First, the old conception of a hierarchical relationship between mentor and mentee persists contrary to the concepts of collegiality, collaboration, reciprocity and critical reflection. This is attributable, partly, to the inherent power of the mentor and, partly, to the professional culture of the teaching profession. Second, the collegial relationships which are to result in this mentoring relationship model are theoretically well intended but practically problematic because of the social structure of the Ghanaian society and the professional culture of the teaching profession in Ghana. Again, reciprocity of learning through critical reflection by both mentor and mentee in this model of teacher professional learning concept also appears to have been theoretically well intended but practically problematic because of the same reasons for forging collegial relationships. This seemingly lack of sensitivity to the socio-cultural and professional contexts in which the model is being implemented is a major setback to the arguably innovative move towards school-based teacher training and the greater involvement of practising teachers in the professional training and development of student teachers as well as in the life-long learning of practising teachers. We, therefore, propose a re-conceptualisation of the mentoring model to take into account the socio-cultural and professional contexts within the context of implementation since theoretical positions alone cannot provide sufficient basis or framework for the development of a mentoring programme. It is the interaction between particular mentors and particular mentees in their particular contexts that determines the type of relationship to be established and the type of professional learning that will result.
Faculty of Educational StudiesJul 15, 2015
Omoregie, P. O (2015). CORPORATE OBJECTIVE AS PREDICTORS OF SPORTS SPONSORSHIP MANAGEMENT IN SELECTED ORGANISATIONS IN SOUTH-SOUTH, NIGERIA. International Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Studies and Sport Research, 5,
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Global sports sponsorship has coincided with increased attention of investment for effective sponsorship management. Thus, the rapid growth of sponsorship has not been paralleled by increased sophistication in management practices. Hence, managers’ reliance on cognitive behavioural frameworks that complicates sponsorship evaluation and unclear objectives. Studies in the areas of corporate objective, influence on sports sponsorship management have showed an in-consistent result in findings, thus providing a gap in research. This study therefore examined corporate objective as predictors of sports’ sponsorship management in South-South, Nigeria. Descriptive survey design was employed and five hundred respondents were selected using multi-stage (simple random sampling, systematic sampling technique and purposive) sampling techniques. Two instruments were used for data collection: Corporate Objective Sponsorship (0.75) and Sports Sponsorship Management Questionnaire (0.85) of 5-points likert scale. Two hypotheses were tested. Data was analysed using multiple regression analysis set at 0.05 significant level. Corporate objectives sponsorship variables was jointly significant to sports sponsorship management F(5, 494) = 438.74, p<0.05) and contributed about 82% to the variance of the dependent variable. Relative contributions were as follows: Broad corporate objectives (â=.363, p<0.05), marketing-related objectives (â=.053, p<0.05), sales objectives (â=.119, p<0.05), media coverage related sponsorship objectives (â=.615, p<0.05) and guest hospitality (â=.139, p<0.05) respectively. This implied that, media coverage-related sponsorship objectives contributed most to sports sponsorship management in the study. Therefore, sports marketers should determine the effect of sports sponsorship on consumers. Also, the needs to focus on different types of sponsorship effect to promote effective sports management objectives.
Global sports sponsorship has coincided with increased attention of investment for effective sponsorship management. Thus, the rapid growth of sponsorship has not been paralleled by increased sophistication in management practices. Hence, managers’ reliance on cognitive behavioural frameworks that complicates sponsorship evaluation and unclear objectives. Studies in the areas of corporate objective, influence on sports sponsorship management have showed an in-consistent result in findings, thus providing a gap in research. This study therefore examined corporate objective as predictors of sports’ sponsorship management in South-South, Nigeria. Descriptive survey design was employed and five hundred respondents were selected using multi-stage (simple random sampling, systematic sampling technique and purposive) sampling techniques. Two instruments were used for data collection: Corporate Objective Sponsorship (0.75) and Sports Sponsorship Management Questionnaire (0.85) of 5-points likert scale. Two hypotheses were tested. Data was analysed using multiple regression analysis set at 0.05 significant level. Corporate objectives sponsorship variables was jointly significant to sports sponsorship management F(5, 494) = 438.74, p<0.05) and contributed about 82% to the variance of the dependent variable. Relative contributions were as follows: Broad corporate objectives (â=.363, p<0.05), marketing-related objectives (â=.053, p<0.05), sales objectives (â=.119, p<0.05), media coverage related sponsorship objectives (â=.615, p<0.05) and guest hospitality (â=.139, p<0.05) respectively. This implied that, media coverage-related sponsorship objectives contributed most to sports sponsorship management in the study. Therefore, sports marketers should determine the effect of sports sponsorship on consumers. Also, the needs to focus on different types of sponsorship effect to promote effective sports management objectives.
Faculty of Science EducationJul 15, 2015
Samlafo, B.V (2015). Iodine, Copper, and Zinc Levels as Indices of Nutritional Status among Residents of Wassa West District, a Mining Impacted Region of Ghana, Using Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INNOVATIVE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT, 4,
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Human hair and nail samples from fifty volunteers were collected from Wassa West district, a mining impacted region of Ghana, and used as biomakers of nutritional status. Activation Analysis (INAA) was employed to analyze for levels of iodine, copper and zinc. The mean concentrations of iodine in hair of experimental subjects was3.34± 0.54μg/g. The control subjects had a mean concentration of 1.21± 0.32μg/g of iodine. These levels were above the ideal level of 1.0μg/g to meet the physiological requirements of the individual. Mean iodine in nails of the experimental subjects was 2.70±0.25μg/g, and that of the control was 1.50±0.12μg/g. Mean Copper levels in hair of experimental subjects were determined to be 28.49±3.40μg/g and the control recorded 15.91±2.15μg/g. Mean copper levels in nail of the experimental subjects was 29.64±1.05μg/g and the control was 19.08±2.21μg/g. Mean zinc levels in hair of the experimental subjects was 105.82±2.12μg/g, and that of the control was 113±3.45μg/g. Mean levels of zinc in the nails of the experimental subjects was 105.51±3.21μg/g and the control was 105.75±2.68μg/g. Generally, there were no striking significant statistical differences between the two groups. The two groups were well nourished The precision and the accuracy of the analytical technique (INAA) were assessed by simultaneous activation of certified standard human hair reference material GBW 09101. The values obtained compared well with the certified values as Pearson’s correlation coefficient was + 0.99. The measurement precision as specified by the relative standard deviation was within ±0.4%. The experimental values were within ±5% of the certified values. T-test was used to establish significant statistical differences(p<0.05) between the two groups. Keywords: Nutrition, human hair, nail, poverty, mining, biomaker, health, diet
Human hair and nail samples from fifty volunteers were collected from Wassa West district, a mining impacted region of Ghana, and used as biomakers of nutritional status. Activation Analysis (INAA) was employed to analyze for levels of iodine, copper and zinc. The mean concentrations of iodine in hair of experimental subjects was3.34± 0.54μg/g. The control subjects had a mean concentration of 1.21± 0.32μg/g of iodine. These levels were above the ideal level of 1.0μg/g to meet the physiological requirements of the individual. Mean iodine in nails of the experimental subjects was 2.70±0.25μg/g, and that of the control was 1.50±0.12μg/g. Mean Copper levels in hair of experimental subjects were determined to be 28.49±3.40μg/g and the control recorded 15.91±2.15μg/g. Mean copper levels in nail of the experimental subjects was 29.64±1.05μg/g and the control was 19.08±2.21μg/g. Mean zinc levels in hair of the experimental subjects was 105.82±2.12μg/g, and that of the control was 113±3.45μg/g. Mean levels of zinc in the nails of the experimental subjects was 105.51±3.21μg/g and the control was 105.75±2.68μg/g. Generally, there were no striking significant statistical differences between the two groups. The two groups were well nourished The precision and the accuracy of the analytical technique (INAA) were assessed by simultaneous activation of certified standard human hair reference material GBW 09101. The values obtained compared well with the certified values as Pearson’s correlation coefficient was + 0.99. The measurement precision as specified by the relative standard deviation was within ±0.4%. The experimental values were within ±5% of the certified values. T-test was used to establish significant statistical differences(p<0.05) between the two groups. Keywords: Nutrition, human hair, nail, poverty, mining, biomaker, health, diet
Faculty of Science EducationJul 15, 2015
Samlafo, B.V (2015). Selenium - Mercury Antagonism in Human Blood Samples from Residents of Wassa West District, a Mining Area in Ghana. The International Journal Of Science & Technoledge, 3,
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This paper sought to evaluate Se to Hg (Se:Hg) molar ratio in human blood samples from residents of Wassa West district of Ghana, a region which has a long history of gold mining. Determining Hg levels alone in either environmental samples or human body fluids or tissues is necessary but not essential enough to assess the health risk of a given population. The levels of Se in such matrices are the fundamental factor in health risk assessment of Hg exposure and toxicity. Fifty blood samples were collected from volunteers from Wassa West District and were analysed for Hg and Se concentrations. The molar concentrations of each element was calculated and the corresponding Se:Hg molar ratios were determined. The results indicated that, the molar concentrations of Se ranged from 0,35 nM to 62.38 nM with a mean value of 25.26 nM, while Hg molar concentrations ranged from 0.05 nM to 4.65 nM with a mean value of 0.38 nM. The ratios ranged from 0.97 to 958 with a mean value of 155.40. Apart from, one subject, all the Se:Hg molar ratios were above one, which may imply that the residents have enough Se (well nourished) to prevent Hg toxicity.The precision and accuracy of the analytical methods were determined by the standard reference materials, DORM-2 and GBW 09101. The measurement precision which was determined using relative standard deviation fell within 4%.The results of the analysed samples were within ±5% of the certified values of the standard reference materials. Key words: Blood, Selenium, mercury, antagonism, molar ratio, mining, health, risk.
This paper sought to evaluate Se to Hg (Se:Hg) molar ratio in human blood samples from residents of Wassa West district of Ghana, a region which has a long history of gold mining. Determining Hg levels alone in either environmental samples or human body fluids or tissues is necessary but not essential enough to assess the health risk of a given population. The levels of Se in such matrices are the fundamental factor in health risk assessment of Hg exposure and toxicity. Fifty blood samples were collected from volunteers from Wassa West District and were analysed for Hg and Se concentrations. The molar concentrations of each element was calculated and the corresponding Se:Hg molar ratios were determined. The results indicated that, the molar concentrations of Se ranged from 0,35 nM to 62.38 nM with a mean value of 25.26 nM, while Hg molar concentrations ranged from 0.05 nM to 4.65 nM with a mean value of 0.38 nM. The ratios ranged from 0.97 to 958 with a mean value of 155.40. Apart from, one subject, all the Se:Hg molar ratios were above one, which may imply that the residents have enough Se (well nourished) to prevent Hg toxicity.The precision and accuracy of the analytical methods were determined by the standard reference materials, DORM-2 and GBW 09101. The measurement precision which was determined using relative standard deviation fell within 4%.The results of the analysed samples were within ±5% of the certified values of the standard reference materials. Key words: Blood, Selenium, mercury, antagonism, molar ratio, mining, health, risk.
Faculty of Science EducationJul 15, 2015
Nsiah Asante (2014). The State of ICT Integration in the Early Years in Ghana Schools. In C. A. Shoniregun, G. Akmayeva (Editor in Chiefs) . Literacy Information and Computer Education Journal (LICEJ), Special Issue, Volume 3, Issue 1, 2014: Infonomics Society.
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This study investigated the status of ICT use in early childhood education in Ghana. It explored the availability of some technological resources in two hundred and fifty (250) schools from three regions in Ghana. It was also to understand the current state of technology integration in the early childhood classrooms. Each participant was conveniently selected from each school for the study. Participants responded to a Researcher - made questionnaire which sought to find out the type (s) of technological resources available as well as teachers’ background in ICT. Fifty (50) out of the (250) participants were selected purposely and interviewed. The study revealed that the integration of ICT in Ghana’s early years’ classrooms is not encouraging especially in the public schools. The computer was identified as the most used technological resource available in the various schools. Though the findings suggest the participants hold a positive perspective of the importance of ICT integration in the early years, 60% of participants teaching at the early years have no knowledge in ICT and 67% of them do not integrate it in their teaching. It is recommended that pre service teachers and teachers be purposely trained on the use and integration of ICT in teaching.
Faculty of Educational StudiesJul 15, 2015
Omoregie, P. O (2014). ASSESSING CARDIO-RESPIRATORY FITNESS LEVEL OF FRESH UNDERGRADUATE OF DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION AND SPORTS, UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA, GHANA. Journal of Science and Information Technology, ,
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Low cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is associated with increased risk of chronic diseases and mortality, however, CRF assessment is usually not performed in many tertiary institutions in addition to medical requirements on admittance of students into University. Evidence indicates that the precursors of cardio-vascular disease have their origin in childhood and adolescence. Hence, the assessment of health‐related fitness is of public health and clinical interest. Thus, step tests which is performance based on heat rate during recovery have been widely used to assess cardiorespiratory fitness. A total of one hundred and eleven participants made up of 99 male and 12 female were examined. The 3-mimute bench step measure of 1-minute recovery heart rate (pulse rate) was used for data collection. Data collected was analysed using frequency counts and percentage. The Cooper Institute of Aerobic Research (1999) rating based on norms was used for interpretation. The result shows that male and female participants between 20-25 years had 21.7% and 50% excellent respectively. While between 20-25 years shows 4.4% and 8.3% for male and female were very poor respectively. Furthermore, between 26-35 years male without female counterpart shows 28.9% excellent and 3.3% very poor. While between ages 36-45 years male without female counterpart revealed 40% excellent and 13.3% average. It was recommended that the needs to promote early cardiorespiratory endurance exercise would help the body become more efficient and better able to cope with the physical challenges.
Low cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is associated with increased risk of chronic diseases and mortality, however, CRF assessment is usually not performed in many tertiary institutions in addition to medical requirements on admittance of students into University. Evidence indicates that the precursors of cardio-vascular disease have their origin in childhood and adolescence. Hence, the assessment of health‐related fitness is of public health and clinical interest. Thus, step tests which is performance based on heat rate during recovery have been widely used to assess cardiorespiratory fitness. A total of one hundred and eleven participants made up of 99 male and 12 female were examined. The 3-mimute bench step measure of 1-minute recovery heart rate (pulse rate) was used for data collection. Data collected was analysed using frequency counts and percentage. The Cooper Institute of Aerobic Research (1999) rating based on norms was used for interpretation. The result shows that male and female participants between 20-25 years had 21.7% and 50% excellent respectively. While between 20-25 years shows 4.4% and 8.3% for male and female were very poor respectively. Furthermore, between 26-35 years male without female counterpart shows 28.9% excellent and 3.3% very poor. While between ages 36-45 years male without female counterpart revealed 40% excellent and 13.3% average. It was recommended that the needs to promote early cardiorespiratory endurance exercise would help the body become more efficient and better able to cope with the physical challenges.
Faculty of Science EducationJul 15, 2015
