http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/703 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:29:54 GMT 2026-04-10T20:29:54Z http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/3482 The effect of computer assisted instruction on student performance on selected concepts in cell division Taarique-Ahmad, Y. This study was meant to enhance the performance of second year Biology students of T.I Ahmadiyya SHS in Wa on Cell Division using Computer Assisted Instructions (CAI). The sample population was made up of eighty (80) biology students, forty (40) from the Green Track and forty (40) from the Gold Track. Quasi-experimental design was used in the study and students were sampled purposively. The survey was conducted by using questionnaire and test items. The data was collected, organised and analysed using mean, standard deviation, percentages, frequencies, and t-test. The findings of the study revealed that students who were exposed to Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI) performed significantly better than their counterparts who were taught with the conventional instruction. Again, the study showed that using Physics Education Technology (PhET) simulations in teaching cell division improved students’ knowledge and sustained their interest as it changed the abstract nature of the concept to concrete form for easy understanding. A thesis in the department of science Education, faculty of science, submitted to the school of graduate studies, in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of the degree of Master of Philosophy (Science Education) In the University of Education, Winneba DECEMBER, 2022 Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/3482 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/3460 Pre-service biology teachers' knowledge, cultural beliefs and attitudes towards persons with genetic related conditions Antwi, R. P. Despite the increasing scientific knowledge, cultural beliefs and attitudes of preservice biology teachers towards persons with genetic conditions still seems to be negative and the stigmatisation attached to it is worrisome. It was therefore the purpose of this study to explore pre-service biology teachers‘ knowledge, beliefs and attitudes towards persons with genetic-related conditions in the Central Region of Ghana. A descriptive survey design was employed in this study. An intact sampling technique was used to sample 162 final year pre-service biology teachers from OLA and Fosu Colleges of Education who participated in the study. A five-point Likert Scale item questionnaire was used to elicit information from pre-service biology teachers to answer the research questions. The data was processed using SPSS version 20. The influence of pre-service biology teachers‘ knowledge on their attitude towards persons with genetic-related conditions was determined through correlational analysis. The study found out that the final year pre-service biology teachers had moderate knowledge on genetic-related conditions, positive cultural beliefs and positive attitudes towards persons with GRCs. Correlational analysis of their knowledge against their attitude showed that their knowledge had a little influence on their attitude. The study recommended that further studies should involve all preservice biology teachers A thesis in the Department of Science Education, Faculty of Science Education, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of philosophy (Science Education) in the University of Education, Winneba JULY, 2021 Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 GMT http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/3460 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/1015 Challenges and training needs of circuit supervisors in Awutu Breku District of Central Region Ankrah, M This research sought to identify the challenges facing circuit supervisors and their needs in the Awutu Breku District of Central Region.The target population for this study comprised of all the 10 circuits supervisors of Awutu Breku District Education Directorate. Purposive sampling was employed to select the 10 circuit supervisors. The study employed descriptive case study design.Qualitative techniques were employed in order to analyse the obtained data. Results emanating from the study points to the following: poor perception of teachers towards supervision and lack of knowledge and experience were the challenges facing circuit supervisors in the District, Lack of adequate skills to ensure effective and quality supervision of schools were the factors contribute to the challenges facing circuit supervisors in the District. Challenges faced by circuit supervisors included but not limited to; job training and induction needs.It was recommended that Government,Municipal and District Directorate should embark on workshops to educate teachers to help circuit supervisors for effective work. Municipal and District Education Directors should be fairness and embark on-the-job capacity building for circuit supervisors and lastly, Metropolis, Municipal and District Education Directors should embark on-the-job training needs and induction needs of circuit supervisors. A dissertation in the Educational Foundations, Faculty of Educational Studies, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of Master of Education (School Supervision) in the University of Education, Winneba SEPTEMBER, 2020 Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/1015 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z