Concept of Increase Enrolment: Its effect on teachers in Ghana

Akoto-Baako, Hansen; Heeralal, Prem Jotham; Kissi-Abrokwah, Bernard

doi:10.36941/mjss-2021-0066

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“…The last six years' trends for secondary teachers and schools have also been tested to determine gender parity and gathered that only 5% had been female instructors against 30% sub-Saharan Africa benchmark (UNESCO, 2021), while, on average, the proportion of secondary students to qualified, or certified teachers are characteristically between 40 -43:1 respectively (Ndethiu et al, 2017;Catherine, 2011;Akoto-Baako, 2021). Despite the fact that the distribution of teachers varies widely among the various countries, this is consistent with the tradeoff between teacher salary and student-teacher ratio across the majority of sub-Saharan African countries.…”

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The Hindrances to Excellence in Secondary School Education in Puntland State, Somalia

Farah¹,

Fara²,

Farah³

2022

East Afr. j. educ. stud.

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The problem of conflicts in construction projects is a fact that happens in many countries, one of which is conflicts associated ensuing from delays. Delay management is exceedingly arduous and remains ineffective as the majority of the construction projects are tardy in time performance. The study aimed to investigate the role of delay management in mitigating project conflicts caused by delay factors by examining the causes and management approaches to these delays during the project implementation process. Empirical evidence from a review of the literature has unveiled that delay conflicts have detrimental impacts. Consequently, understanding the causes of delay has become a critical component of improving the construction industry’s performance. In Kenya, more than 70% of projects being executed are likely to increase by a factor of more than 50% over time. The study embraced a cross-sectional research design. Questionnaires were sent to randomly sampled consultants, contractors, and project developers. The data collected was then analysed using the Relative Importance Index (RII) and Spearman’s rank correlation. The study established the inevitability of conflicts attributed to delays amongst project stakeholders, with delays in progress payments being the leading cause. Other factors in the top five list were; inadequate site management and control, delays in approving major changes in scope, materials price fluctuations, delays in handing over the site, and difficulties in financing the project. It is recommended that clients ensure that works are aptly planned and veritable costing executed during the pre-contract stage and that interim payment certificates are settled promptly within the defined time frame, both to avert invoking interest penalty clauses and also to promote better progress of the works, to ensure smooth completion. Additionally, the contractor should ensure proper planning and scheduling of the works, as well as effective site management and supervision. These results have significant consequences since they give practical, scientific, policy, and social values that contribute to a better understanding of delays and delay management from a global perspective.

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The Hindrances to Excellence in Secondary School Education in Puntland State, Somalia

Farah¹,

Fara²,

Farah³

2022

East Afr. j. educ. stud.

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“…Despite the significance of teachers in shaping the future of Ghana, their profession is fraught with multifaceted challenges that contribute to burnout. Teachers often grapple with heavy workloads, demanding administrative responsibilities, limited resources, and overcrowded classrooms [10,11]. Also, Sam et al [12] revealed that conventional teaching can lead to a higher incidence of employee burnout.…”

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Profiling Differences in Burnout Among Senior High School Teachers in Ghana Based on Their Demographic Characteristics

Owusu,

Arthur,

Kwabena Nkyi

et al. 2023

IJCE

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Globally, the issue of burnout persists among educators, giving rise to feelings of anxiety and depression. The implications of burnout on teachers' health are significant, posing a risk to both their physical and mental well-being. This study examined burnout among Senior High School (SHS) teachers in Ghana, with a specific focus on investigating the potential influence of gender, educational qualification, and teaching experience on burnout levels. The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional survey design, employing the census method to involve all 520 teachers from the chosen public Senior High Schools in the Cape Coast Metropolis. The data collection instrument used in this study was an adapted version of the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Educators’ Survey. Inferential statistics, specifically, Multivariate Analysis of Variance (MANOVA), was used to analyse the research hypotheses. The study revealed that there were significant differences in burnout among teachers based on their gender, educational qualification, and teaching experience. In light of our findings, we recommend that Senior High Schools prioritise the enhancement of their counseling services. Specifically, we suggest organising gender-specific seminars and workshops to empower both male and female teachers. These initiatives should focus on promoting coping strategies that are attuned to gender-related nuances and reinforcing their individual masculine and feminine identities.

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2023

IJCE

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Globally, the issue of burnout persists among educators, giving rise to feelings of anxiety and depression. The implications of burnout on teachers' health are significant, posing a risk to both their physical and mental well-being. This study examined burnout among Senior High School (SHS) teachers in Ghana, with a specific focus on investigating the potential influence of gender, educational qualification, and teaching experience on burnout levels. The study adopted a descriptive cross-sectional survey design, employing the census method to involve all 520 teachers from the chosen public SHSs in the Cape Coast Metropolis. The data collection instrument used in this study was an adapted version of the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Educators' Survey. Inferential statistics, specifically, multivariate analysis of variance, was used to analyze the research hypotheses. The study revealed that there were significant differences in burnout among teachers based on their gender, educational qualification, and teaching experience. In light of our findings, we recommend that SHSs prioritize the enhancement of their counseling services. Specifically, we suggest organizing gender-specific seminars and workshops to empower both male and female teachers. These initiatives should focus on promoting coping strategies that are attuned to gender-related nuances and reinforcing their individual masculine and feminine identities.

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Concept of Increase Enrolment: Its effect on teachers in Ghana

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The Hindrances to Excellence in Secondary School Education in Puntland State, Somalia

The Hindrances to Excellence in Secondary School Education in Puntland State, Somalia

Profiling Differences in Burnout Among Senior High School Teachers in Ghana Based on Their Demographic Characteristics

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