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A Cross-Sectional Survey on the Availability and Use of Instructional Aids in the Teaching of Ghanaian Language in Senior High Schools

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  • Ernest Adom

    (Department of Arts Education, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Education, University of Cape Coast, Ghana)

  • Kafui Love Mensah

    (Department of Arts Education, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Education, University of Cape Coast, Ghana)

  • Getrude Kuttin

    (Department of Arts Education, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Education, University of Cape Coast, Ghana)

  • Agbodza Derrick

    (Department of Arts Education, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Education, University of Cape Coast, Ghana)

  • Ernest Nyamekye

    (Department of Arts Education, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Education, University of Cape Coast, Ghana)

Abstract

This cross-sectional study assessed the availability and use of instructional aids in the teaching and learning of Ghanaian languages in Senior High Schools in the Mfantsiman Municipality of Central Region, Ghana. Through a proportionate stratified sampling method, 210 respondents were selected from four public Senior High Schools located in the Mfantsiman Municipality of the Central Region. The respondents included 201 students and 9 instructors. The primary data collection tool used for data gathering was a self-developed questionnaire. Following a descriptive analysis of the quantitative data, it was discovered that visual aids are the most readily available and frequently used instructional aids for the teaching of Ghanaian languages in the selected Senior High Schools within the Mfantsipim Municipality. It was also revealed that instructors of Ghanaian languages seldom utilized audio and audio-visual aids to support their classroom instruction and the reason for this mishap was the insufficiency of such forms of instructional aids. In light of these findings, the study recommended that Ghanaian language instructors, with the assistance of the Ghana Education Service, be equipped with the necessary instructional tools in order to make the teaching and learning of Ghanaian languages an enjoyable experience for students.

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  • Ernest Adom & Kafui Love Mensah & Getrude Kuttin & Agbodza Derrick & Ernest Nyamekye, 2021. "A Cross-Sectional Survey on the Availability and Use of Instructional Aids in the Teaching of Ghanaian Language in Senior High Schools," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 5(10), pages 219-225, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:5:y:2021:i:10:p:219-225
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    1. Hilda Ng’etich Tuimur & Bernard Chemwei, 2015. "Availability and Use of Instructional Materials in the Teaching of Conflict and Conflict Resolution in Primary Schools in Nandi North District, Kenya," International Journal of Education and Practice, Conscientia Beam, vol. 3(6), pages 224-234.
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