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Joseph Tufuor Kwarteng; Maxmos Walasi Kobi Servoh – Cogent Education, 2024
This study investigated the impact of career preferences on the teaching self-efficacy of preservice accounting teachers. Employing a descriptive census survey, data were collected from 284 final-year preservice accounting teachers at two universities in Ghana. The study utilised an adapted Teacher Sense of Efficacy Scale (TSES) developed by…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Self Efficacy, Preservice Teachers, Accounting
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Stanley Appiah Essuman; Eric Magnus Wilmot – Cogent Education, 2024
The study examines pre-service mathematics teachers' perceptions of the integration of technology into algebra education. With the growing emphasis on technology in education, it is crucial to understand how pre-education teachers see technology and engage in it when teaching mathematics. The research aims to gain a view of their beliefs,…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Mathematics Teachers, Technology Integration, Educational Technology
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Agyei, Emmanuel; Darko Agyei, Douglas; Benning, Isaac – Cogent Education, 2022
This research examined the competencies (preparedness, skills, knowledge and self-efficacy beliefs) of High School teachers in teaching mathematics with technology. The study employed the explanatory sequential mixed-methods design where a questionnaire, observation guide and semi-structured interview guide were used to collect data. A stratified…
Descriptors: Mathematics Teachers, Readiness, Knowledge Level, Self Efficacy
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Anthony Sylvester Anning – Cogent Education, 2024
Recently, the Colleges of Education (CoEs) in Ghana were transitioned from Diploma-awarding institutions to Degree-awarding institutions. Concomitantly, STEM education is a priority for the government. In these colleges, teacher educators serve as both mentors and teachers to student teachers also known as mentees, who aspire to teach at the basic…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Intervention, Teacher Educators, Foreign Countries
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Asare, Prince Yeboah; Amo, Samuel Kobina – Cogent Education, 2023
Revising teacher education frameworks and incorporating contemporary identified teacher attributes into the frameworks helps to ensure formidable initial teacher training. This paper validated teacher engagement efficacy for further consideration. Research findings that link preservice teachers' teaching self-efficacy to their instructional…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Learner Engagement, Self Efficacy, Classroom Techniques
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Yidana, Mumuni Baba; Arthur, Francis – Cogent Education, 2023
This study explored Economics teachers' efficacy beliefs in the teaching of Economics. The quantitative research approach was adopted for the study with focus on the descriptive cross-sectional survey design. In total, 125 Senior High School Economics teachers were selected for the study. The Teacher Sense of Efficacy Scale was adapted as the data…
Descriptors: Economics Education, Teacher Attitudes, Self Efficacy, High School Teachers
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Christopher Mensah; Mawufemor A. Kugbonu; Melody E. Appietu; Gifty A. Nti; Mavis Adjoa Forson – Cogent Education, 2024
Following the outbreak of COVID-19, the adoption of online teaching and learning in universities has witnessed phenomenal growth. Importantly, online learning engagement and satisfaction have consequences on student learning outcomes and behavioural intentions. However, a model that integrates social support, computer/internet self-efficacy and…
Descriptors: Social Support Groups, Self Efficacy, Computer Use, Learner Engagement
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Salifu Maigari Mohammed; Austin Wontepaga Luguterah – Cogent Education, 2024
There are situations where teachers accustomed to years of traditional teaching are tasked with implementing inquiry-based science teaching in schools nationwide, with few professional developments to change their self-efficacy. The implicit expectations are that teachers' self-efficacy will improve as they implement inquiry-based practices over…
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Science Teachers, Self Efficacy, Inquiry
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Azila-Gbettor, Edem M.; Mensah, Christopher; Abiemo, Martin K.; Bokor, Marian – Cogent Education, 2021
This prospective study was designed to investigate the relationship between self-efficacy, autonomous motivation and engagement within a higher education setup. A convenient sample of 512 students participated in the study through the completion of self-reported questionnaires. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and PLS-SEM. Results…
Descriptors: Prediction, Learner Engagement, Self Efficacy, Personal Autonomy
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Oteng, Bernice; Mensah, Ronald Osei; Adiza Babah, Pearl; Swanzy-Impraim, Enock – Cogent Education, 2023
Assessment is a crucial and essential component of successful instruction and learning. As a result, teachers must examine their actions in the classroom through a process of reflective practices (self-observation and self-evaluation) and think about why they do it and if it works. This essay examines the reflective practices of Ghanaian teacher…
Descriptors: Social Studies, Teacher Education Programs, Teacher Educators, Reflective Teaching
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Yeboah, Douglas; Nyagorme, Paul – Cogent Education, 2022
Many educators are concerned about students' use of WhatsApp for learning purposes, especially in emergency remote teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study applied the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) model to examine factors that predict distance students' acceptance of WhatsApp for learning. Correlational…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Mediated Communication, Student Attitudes, Teaching Methods
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Joseph Ofori Acheampong – Cogent Education, 2024
This study explores the psychosocial impacts and coping strategies caregivers face while caring for children with autism. The study employed a qualitative method to analyze the data collected through semi-structured interviews. Interviews were conducted with 20 purposively selected informants at PMLCH. The data were transcribed and analyzed…
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Caregivers, Coping, Child Rearing