{"title":"Enhancing Students’ Academic Performance through Advance Organizers in a Cooperative Learning Classroom at a Senior High School in the Ashanti Region, Ghana","authors":"Shine Apeadid, Mawuadem Koku Amedeker","doi":"10.46606/eajess2023v04i06.0333","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46606/eajess2023v04i06.0333","url":null,"abstract":"This study was about enhancing students’ academic performance through the use of advance organisers in a cooperative learning classroom at a senior high school in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. The study employed an action-research design. A General Art Form 3 class, consisting of 44 students, at Adugyama Senior High School was selected using convenience sampling. The study utilised pre- and post-tests, weekly exercises and observation checklists as sources of data. The data gathered was analysed using descriptive statistics. The study's findings revealed a significant enhancement in students’ academic performance. This improvement was attributed to the effectiveness of the instructional strategy, leading to increased skill demonstration, active student participation, improved learning and retention and an overall elevation in academic success. Based on the findings, the study recommends the integration of advance organisers in cooperative learning classrooms to improve the academic performance.","PeriodicalId":495634,"journal":{"name":"East African Journal of Education and Social Sciences","volume":"42 42","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141232560","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Handling of Electronic Health Records in Tanzania: Awareness and Use of Available Regulations","authors":"Neema Eugene Shiyo","doi":"10.46606/eajess2023v04i06.0330","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46606/eajess2023v04i06.0330","url":null,"abstract":"This paper sought to establish the awareness of the importance of patient privacy as well as the awareness of available policies guiding the handling of patients’ personal and health records. Using the case study design, the study collected data from doctors, nurses, ICT officers as well as patients from four hospitals selected purposively in Dar es Salaam and Dodoma regions of Tanzania. A total of 43 respondents participated in this study. Data was subjected to thematic analysis using the NVIVO 12 plus computer package. Results show that both providers and users of e – health services in Tanzania consider patient privacy to be an important issue and they relate it to morality, personal respect and dignity. Level of awareness of existing government institutions guiding the work of health service providers was found to be low. It is concluded that, the presence of regulatory institutions is not enough if these institutions are not known, valued, considered and used by members of organizations. There is a need for the e – health service providers and patients to familiarize themselves with available policies and regulations for the health providers and for the government to promote these regulatory institutions.","PeriodicalId":495634,"journal":{"name":"East African Journal of Education and Social Sciences","volume":"107 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141234365","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Experiences of Learners with Mathematics Learning Difficulties in Regular Classrooms in Malawian Secondary Schools","authors":"Hajira Blamu Mitumba, Grames Wellington Chirwa","doi":"10.46606/eajess2023v04i06.033","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46606/eajess2023v04i06.033","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this study was to establish the experiences of learners with mathematics learning difficulties in regular classrooms in Malawian secondary schools. The study embraced the qualitative approach and it was conducted in the Central West Educational Division in Lilongwe, at one secondary school with the learners’ population of 1,100. Forty learners were sampled at the school to be involved in the study. Data was analyzed using the thematic method. Out of the results of the study, it was concluded that students experienced lack of support from their teachers as most teachers had negative attitude towards them. Teachers’ use of poor Mathematics Instruction techniques caused the learners to have difficulties in the subject. Furthermore, lack of teaching and learning materials made the teaching and learning of Mathematics more theoretical than practical, which made the subject even more difficult for learners with Mathematics Learning Difficulties. The study recommends that the Ministry of Education needs to orient the general education teachers in mainstream schools on the effective teaching of learners with learning challenges such as those with Mathematics Learning Difficulties. Furthermore, there should be school based Continuous Professional Development programs for teachers of Mathematics to improve their classroom delivery of Mathematics lessons. The Ministry of Education should provide required teaching and learning materials in order to facilitate the teaching and learning of Mathematics.","PeriodicalId":495634,"journal":{"name":"East African Journal of Education and Social Sciences","volume":"116 19","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141234372","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dan Imaniriho, Vincent Manirakiza, Delphine Mukingambeho, Mahsen Nyirishema, Innocent Muhire, Jean Leonard Buhigiro
{"title":"Assessing Competences of Geography Students Acquired through the Competence-based Teaching and Learning Approach in Rwandan Secondary Schools","authors":"Dan Imaniriho, Vincent Manirakiza, Delphine Mukingambeho, Mahsen Nyirishema, Innocent Muhire, Jean Leonard Buhigiro","doi":"10.46606/eajess2023v04i06.0337","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46606/eajess2023v04i06.0337","url":null,"abstract":"This study sought to assess the level of competences acquired by Geography students through the Competence-based teaching and learning approach in the Rwandan Secondary Schools. It was conducted in six secondary schools, where geography is taught as a major subject. The study followed a quantitative approach with a cross sectional descriptive design. Data was collected using a test administered to 210 students of senior 5 and senior 6 on the content learned in senior 4 and 5 respectively. The findings highlight that students achieved the assessed competences at a high level. They performed well in human and economic geography than in physical geography. Students from boarding schools performed better than those in day schools in both sub-areas of geography and for both S5 and S6. Urban schools performed better than rural schools in physical geography for both S5 and S6 with exception in human and economic geography. The study recommends more support to all schools to achieve the expected performance in both physical and human and economic geography at an excellent level.","PeriodicalId":495634,"journal":{"name":"East African Journal of Education and Social Sciences","volume":"4 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141229732","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Teacher Attributes and Quality of Social Studies Instruction in Ghanaian Colleges of Education","authors":"Bernice Oteng, Ronald Osei Mensah, Rosemary Osei","doi":"10.46606/eajess2023v04i01.0260","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.46606/eajess2023v04i01.0260","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigated teacher attributes and the quality of Social Studies instruction in Ghanaian Colleges of Education using the mixed methods approach. The study sampled 38 out of 190 teacher educators from 38 teacher training institutions to participate in the study by filling a questionnaire and engaging in the interview schedule. While interview data was thematically analyzed, quantitative data from the questionnaire was presented using descriptive statistics and Pearson correlations. The study established that teacher educators possessed the required knowledge and skills and were competent to handle the social studies subject. Their academic and professional qualifications were linked with the quality of instruction. The study recommends that a variety of professional development programs for social studies educators to increase competence and improve their skills for teaching. Teacher educators should be encouraged to go for further studies as part of their professional development which will improve their quality of delivery.","PeriodicalId":495634,"journal":{"name":"East African Journal of Education and Social Sciences","volume":"45 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135782207","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}