Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to address the poor teaching strategies teachers employ in
the teaching of Creative Arts in the basic schools which do not promote effective
teaching and learning. The study identified the methods employed by teachers in the
teaching of creative arts in the basic schools in the Gomoa West District and also
suggested the various strategies to be employed in order to improve the teaching of the
subject in the basic schools. The sample for the study consisted of 90 teachers, 30 head
teachers, 20 parents and 20 pupils. Questionnaire in the form of Yes and No was used to
collect data. The methodological inquiry was qualitative and quantitative research
approach using descriptive cross-sectional design was used which included the following
statistical analyses: percentages were employed to answer the research questions of the
study. Findings indicated that both teachers and head teachers who participated in the
study agreed that of doodle/doodling and demonstrations were the best strategies to be
used to improve the teaching of creative art in the basic schools. In addition, it was found
out that as pupils engage in the artistic process, they learn to observe, organize, and
interpret their experiences. Based on these findings, it was recommended that, parents
should honour their social responsibilities by providing basic tools and materials such as
colour pencils, etc. for their wards towards unearthing their hidden creative talents in the
Creative Arts lessons. Likewise, the schools need to stock their stores with basic tools
and materials which teachers can easily use during lessons. Moreover, teachers must fully
involve pupils to help develop their creative spirit by directing to them what they should
do.
Description:
A Thesis in the Department of Music Education, School of Creative Arts
submitted to the School of Graduate Studies University of Education, Winneba
in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Award of
Master of Arts Degree in Arts and Culture
AUGUST, 2016