Factors affecting low preparation of students towards bece in some selected public junior high schools in the Sagnarigu Municipality

Abstract

The objective main of the study was to find out factors that affect adequate preparation of students towards the BECE in selected Public Junior High schools in the Sagnarigu Municipality. Three research questions were formulated to guide the study. The study employed descriptive survey designed. The population involved teachers, heads teachers, circuit supervisors and parents. Purposive sampling technique was used to select head teachers, parents and circuit supervisors. The teachers were selected through simple random technique. Questionnaire, semi-structured, interview guide and focus group discussion were used to gather data. Data were analyzed using frequency and percentages. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the interview data. The findings revealed among others that inadequate. teaching and Learning materials, teachers inability to complete the content of the syllabus, lack of parental involvement of students education and absence of monitoring mechanisms affect students preparation for BECE. It was recommended that head teachers should organized regular sensitization programme in the communities to inform parents about the value of education to children. Community and the nation to encourage parental involvement. The Ghana Education Service needs to supply adequate teaching and learning materials to facilitate teaching. Supervision and monitoring department of the Municipal Education of Sagnari Municipal Education Directorate should be strengthened to ensure adequate preparation of students