UNIVERSITY FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES, GHANA

FACULTY OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

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PROBLEMS AND POTENTIALS OF DAKPEMA DAPKEMA

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

BY

MUMUNI HANIFA KASIMA

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MAHAMA RABIATU

PBS/0004/17

AZUBILLA EBENEZER

PBS/0001/17

JULY 26, 2019

DECLARATION
This is to certify that this research was carried out by Mumuni Hanifa Kasima, Mahama Rabiatu
and Azubilla Ebenezer as a requirement for the fulfillment leading to the award of Bed Degree in Commented [S2]: Part of

Business Studies

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MUMUNI HANIFA KASIMA

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………………………………… Mr. YAKUBU

ISSAHAKU SAEED

MAHAMA RABIATU (SUPERVISOR)

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AZUBILLA EBENEZER DATE…………………2019

(STUDENTS)

DATE: ……………..2019 Mr. MICHAEL YAMOAH.

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(COORDINATOR)

DATE: ……………..2019

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DEDICATION
We dedicate this work to Almighty God for His guidance and support throughout our stay in this

school. We also dedicate it to our parents and siblings, husbands and wife and all those who

supported us in diverse ways to make this work a success.

ABSTARCT
The study was carried out at the Dakpema junior high school in Tamale metropolis to observe

how the behavior and role of the various stake holders in the school contributes to and affects

teaching and learning. This includes both teachers and students, school authorities such as head Commented [S4]: Check and do the correction here.

teacher and parents and teachers association (PTA) and the school environment and

infrastructure. Some of the parameters that were measured included school infrastructure and

environment, school customs, ethics and prospects, head teacher-staff relationship, level of PTA

engagement in the school, attendance and punctuality to school, lesson preparation in school etc.

The findings brought to light the trend that has resulted in the poor performance of the students

over the years. Even though the school has a well-equipped staff, they are poorly motivated to

create a positive learning atmosphere for students which will transform into good results. Also,

majority of the teachers prepare their lesson notes alright but fail to honor their lessons. This has

made it difficult to complete their scheme of work on time within the term. This behavior has

affected the performance of students as they are unable to complete the teaching syllabus within

the academic year.

Furthermore, students’ absenteeism is one of the major causes of poor performance of students.

Pupils absenteeism in Dakpema junior high school is usually associated with parents work such Commented [S5]: House chores, and child labor such as petty
trading and farming

as farming and transportation, parents negative experience with the education system, peer group

influence and the environment in which the students finds his/herself.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This work could not have been written without the guidance and constructive criticism of Dr. We Commented [S6]: Put the person name here

are also grateful for his insightful suggestions provided that made this study a success. Our

profound gratitude also goes to the head of department, Dr. and other lecturers in the department. Commented [S7]: name

We are also indebted to the head teacher and staff of Dakpema Junior High School and the

Tamale Metropolitan Education Directorate for their love and support. Our heartfelt gratitude

also goes to our love ones for their financial support and understanding. We say, God richly bless

you.
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CHAPTER ONE ........................................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
NAME OF SCHOOL AND LOCALITY ................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
ENROLLMENT AND STAFFING OF DAKPEMA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL ... Error! Bookmark not
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AGE DISTRIBUTION OF STUDENTS ................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT INFRASTRUCTURE ................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
CURRICULUM AND CO-CURRICULM ACTIVITIES ........................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
SCHOOL CUSTOMS, ETHICS AND PROSPECTS .............................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
CHAPTER 2 .............................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
BEHAVIOR OF TEACHERS IN DAKPEMA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL ............ Error! Bookmark not
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DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS OF TEACHERS IN DAKPEMA J.H.S Error! Bookmark not
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ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION OF TEACHERS ......... Error! Bookmark not
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TEACHER ATTENDANCE TO SCHOOL ............................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
TEACHER PUNCTUALITY TO SCHOOL ........................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
OBSERVED BEHAVIORS CONTRIBUTE POSITIVELY TO TEACHING AND LEARNING: Error!
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LESSON PREPARATION AND PRESENTATION STYLE: ................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
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LEARNERS BEHAVIOUR IN SCHOOL .................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
AVERAGE CLASS ATTENDANCE ..................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
STUDENTS PERFORMANCE IN SELECTED SUBJECTS .................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
REASONS FOR STUDENTS ABSENTEEISM IN DAKPEMA J.H.S ... Error! Bookmark not defined.
HOW TO IMPROVE STUDENTS ATTENDANCE IN DAKPEMA J.H.S .......... Error! Bookmark not
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ATTITUDES AND PERCEPTION OF LEARNERS TO SCHOOL AND LEARNING ................ Error!
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3.1.5 PEER RELATIONSHIP IN DAKPEMA J.H.S .............................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
CHAPTER FOUR ...................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
SCHOOL MANAGEMENT AND CLIMATE............................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
HEAD TEACHER-STAFF RELATIONSHIPS AND HOW THEY AFFECT TEACHING AND
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 Level of PTA/SMC Engagements with School (School Community Relationship);Error! Bookmark not
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CLIMATE OF THE SCHOOL ............................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION STYLE ADOPTED BY SCHOOL LEADERSHIP; Error! Bookmark
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CONCLUSION AND BRIEF PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATION ..... Error! Bookmark not defined.
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 LIST OF TABLES
Enrolment by Level 1

Distribution of Age by Level 2

School Infrastructure 3

Teachers Qualification 7

Teacher Professional Qualification by Level 8

Teacher Attendance 10

Students Attendance to School (Class A) 15

Students Performance in Selected Subjects (Class B) 16

Results of Questionnaire 20

Religious Distribution of Students 22