A tracer study on challenges affecting the use of ICT in pre-tertiary school administration in Ghana: Administrators’ perspective

Yalley, Clarke Ebow

doi:10.1080/2331186x.2022.2062893

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“…In line with the available literature on ICT-mediated forms of teaching (Hamlaoui, 2021;Yalley, 2022), university students seem to reject the use of the virtual learning medium because they tend to be less confident of how effectively they can engage in the teaching and learning process using virtual means. This revelation appears to reflect the view that teachers as well as students always feel the reluctance to incorporate technologies in their teaching and learning due to factors such as low competence (Hennessy et al, 2010;Nyamekye et al, 2021).…”

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confidence: 84%

“…Integration of ICTs into teaching and learning in the African context has always been a struggle among teachers and students. These struggles, as discussed in the literature, could be attributed to several factors, such as low competence in the operation of digital gadgets (Aduwa-Ogiegbaen, 2009), malfunctioning of software and devices (Yalley, 2022), resistance to change (Hamlaoui, 2021), and inadequacy of ICT resources to facilitate effective technology-mediated instruction (Hennessy et al, 2010). Coupled with these factors, it appears that technology-mediated forms of teaching have not been fully embraced by many educators as well as students in most Ghanaian educational institutions.…”

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Ghanaian Language Students' Acceptance of E-Learning amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

Nyamekye

Osei-Owusu

Baffour-Koduah

et al. 2022

SER

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This study examined Ghanaian language students' acceptance of e-learning using the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). A cross-sectional survey design was adopted for this research. Data for the research were gathered with an adapted UTAUT questionnaire. A total of 204 Ghanaian language students filled out the questionnaire. The gathered data were analyzed by computing the Means and Standard Deviation of the Likert Scale items. Also, a Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA) was run to test the hypotheses set to guide the study. The results of the study indicate a low acceptance of e-learning among Ghanaian language students. Also, the MANOVA results indicate no significant difference between students' e-learning acceptance based on gender. The difference in students' acceptance of e-learning was, however, found in their academic year in school; thus, as final-year students show a higher behavioural intention to study through e-learning, first, second and third years resisted e-learning.

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Ghanaian Language Students' Acceptance of E-Learning amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

Nyamekye

Osei-Owusu

Baffour-Koduah

et al. 2022

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“…Accordingly, the program's specification and assessment were based on a competency-based approach. For instance, PTPDM enforced that professional development activities must equip teachers to meet specific demands of the teaching profession and the management and responsibilities that go with them (Yalley, 2022). According to Gunu, Nantomah and Inusah (2022), this informed the design of the CPD programs to reflect the aims and objectives of tertiary education in Ghana.…”

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Assessing the Impact of Continuous Professional Development of Teachers and its Effects on Satisfaction, Achievement, and Engagement: Colleges of Education, Northern Ghana

Nyaaba,

Abdul-Gafaar,

Akulga

et al. 2023

JETM

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Aim: Continuous professional development (CPD) is critical for college tutors to maintain their effectiveness as educators and keep their teaching practices up-to-date. By investing time and effort in CPD, tutors can provide a better learning experience for their students and ensure that they are well-equipped to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing educational landscape. In this regard, the study examined how the CPD impacted the student’s satisfaction, academic achievement, and classroom engagement. The study further assessed the moderating role of the tutor’s teaching strategies and the student’s learning strategies. Methods: A quantitative study and a quasi-experimental design were used to demonstrate links between the study variables. A sample of three hundred and forty-six (346) students was taken from a total population of three thousand, two hundred (3200) students, and a sample of one hundred and ninety-one (191) teachers was taken from a population of three hundred and eighty (380) teachers using Krejcie and Morgan (1970). SmartPLS4 was used to perform a partial least square regression analysis on the data gathered. Results: The study found that the teacher’s continuous capacity development was the important factor influencing students’ academic performance. Besides, their teaching and the student’s learning strategies. Conclusion: The study concludes that management of the colleges of education should invest in their teacher’s professional development and leverage it for students’ achievements. Recommendation: For policy recommendations in resources allocation to improve student’s academic achievement, management should first focus on assisting teachers with better classroom management, and career development and improve their teaching skills through the CPD programs.

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“…Enock (2015) assessed the implementation of e-government in Ghana's public sector. Yalley (2022) studied the challenges affecting the use of ICT in pre-tertiary school administration in Ghana. This paper examines the ef-A.-R. Abubakari et al American Journal of Industrial and Business Management fects of ICT deployment on administrative efficiency in of a public tertiary institution (TaTU) in Ghana.…”

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The Effects of Information Communication Technology on Administrative Efficiency of Tamale Technical University

Abubakari,

Inusah,

Abdulai

2023

AJIBM

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The aim of the study was to assess the effect of Information Communication Technology (ICT) on administrative efficiency using the Tamale Technical University (TaTU) as a study area. A descriptive quantitative design was adopted. The total population was stratified into teaching and non-teaching and samples were drawn from each stratum by the method of purposive sampling and a total of 214 respondents were arrived and used for this study. Structured questionnaire was used in collecting data. The study found that TaTU has deployed ICT in administrative functions to some extent even though the ICT logistics are still not available in offices for the administrative functions. The deployment of ICT at the administrative functions improves efficiency and effectiveness. The study however revealed: the lack of human resource management software as well as antivirus software; the lack of proper maintenance; inadequate budget allocations; lack of in-service trainings; using different brands of ICT logistics; and unstable internet connections are the challenges bedeviling the ICT deployment in the University. Standardized brands of modern ICT facilities need to be provided together with reliable internet facilities at all times to avoid unnecessary interruptions which affect efficiency. The maintenance culture of the ICT logistics should also be improved and training of in-service personnel on the usage of the ICT facilities to help ensure their efficient utilization in the University.

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A tracer study on challenges affecting the use of ICT in pre-tertiary school administration in Ghana: Administrators’ perspective

Cited by 15 publications

References 18 publications

Ghanaian Language Students' Acceptance of E-Learning amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

Ghanaian Language Students' Acceptance of E-Learning amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

Assessing the Impact of Continuous Professional Development of Teachers and its Effects on Satisfaction, Achievement, and Engagement: Colleges of Education, Northern Ghana

The Effects of Information Communication Technology on Administrative Efficiency of Tamale Technical University

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