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    The Factors Contributing to the Challenges with Apprenticeship in Ghana: Trainees’ Perspective
    (Journal of Education and Practice, 2021-08-30) Danso, Humphrey; Osei, Kwadwo Richard
    Apprenticeship has been the method of training the youth in acquiring employable skills in most developing countries. It provides an avenue for school dropouts to acquire skills leading to employment for sustainable livelihood. Apprenticeship plays a significant role in providing a skilled workforce and produces entrepreneurs, however, it is confronted with many challenges. This study, therefore, assessed the factors contributing to the challenges with an apprenticeship in Ghana, specifically from the trainees’ perspective. A descriptive survey was employed with a stratified random sampling technique used to select 1200 participants for data collection using a questionnaire. The study identified ten key or extremely challenging factors such as; the quality of the training is controlled by masters, masters provide training schedule, the training involves only practical activities, the training includes entrepreneurial skills, the training includes customer care, the training involves the use of modern technology, the training included financial management skills, there are policies governing the duration of the training, equipment and tools used are modern, and policies governing the duration training. Six components were found to be the factors contributing to the challenges, including; training structure-related factors, contemporary technological-related factors, aid-related factors, recognition-related factors, funding-related factors and perception-related factors; and these factors correlate positively and significantly. It is recommended that the government of Ghana should help in providing training structure and resources to promote skills training for the youth to acquire sustainable employment.
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    An Investigation Into The Use Of Building Information Modelling And Its Impact On Construction Performance Within Ghanaian Construction Industry
    (West Africa Built Environment Research, 2020-08-11) Wirekoh, Kwasi Frederick; Danso, Humphrey
    Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a key computer aided technology that can facilitate construction productivity enhancements through the removal of numerous construction inefficiencies. This study investigates the use of BIM and its impact on construction project performance in Ghanaian architecture, engineering and construction industry. A cross-sectional survey design was adopted for the study. Self-administered questionnaires were used for data collection from architects, structural and civil engineers, project managers, quantity surveyors, contractors and general foremen in Greater Accra, Ashanti and Western Regions. Purposive sampling technique was used to elicit information from 300 participants. Data was analysed through the use of multiple response analysis, relative importance index (RII), principal component analysis and descriptively analysis. The results indicated that experts in the construction industry obviously agreed that the use of BIM has a great impact on construction project performance. Increase productivity, improve product quality and create customer value, help in removing barriers and constraints, reduce time of project design and shop drawings, improve communication effectiveness, provide accurate cost estimation and take off materials, reduce conflicts and number of claims, reduce defects in the construction phase, increase collaboration in project design were considered by the respondents as the most important factors for project performance improvement. It is recommended that experts and stakeholders should encourage the use of BIM technology in Ghanaian construction industry to improve construction project performance to meet customer satisfaction and also boost the infrastructural development.
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    Modeling students’ mathematics achievement and performance through teaching quality: SERVQUAL perspective
    (The effect of mathematics teaching quality, 2021-09-02) Arthur, Dissou Yarhands; Dogbe, Kofi Courage Simon; Asiedu-Addo, Samuel Kwesi
    Purpose – This study explored the effect of mathematics teaching quality on mathematics achievement among undergraduate students, using the SERVQUAL model. Design/methodology/approach – The sample comprised of 320 first-year undergraduate students of a public university in Ghana. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was run in Amos (v.23) to test the various hypotheses. Findings – The study concluded that the tangible aspect of the SERVQUAL model (service quality), which is very instrument in some service industries such as the airline, had no significant effect on mathematics achievement. Mathematics teaching reliability, responsiveness, assurance and empathy, however, had significant positive effects on mathematics achievement among undergraduate students. Research limitations/implications – The study assessed the effects of the individual dimensions of SERVQUAL on mathematics achievement, and it was realized that the tangible dimension had no significant effect. Tangibles may however compliment the other dimensions and is therefore imperative to also assess the effect of service quality (as a higher/second order variable) with the five dimensions as its first-order variables. Practical implications – Human resources (lecturers) were seen as a strategic tool in enhancing students’ academic performance and mathematics performance to be specific. Management of universities is therefore expected to invest in building, training and developing their human resources for an enhanced academic performance of students, especially in mathematics. Originality/value – Although some past studies have applied SERVQUAL to teaching and learning researches, attention was largely focused on the measurement or assessment of teaching quality using SERVQUAL, with little attention on the effect of SERVQUAL on an outcome variable
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    Enhancing TVET students’ interest in mathematics through the history of mathematics and self-efficacy
    (Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education, 2024-12-01) Arthur, Dissou Yarhands; Vittori,De Thomas; Welcome, B. Natalie; Dogbe,Kofi Courage Simon; Asare, Bright
    Purpose – This study investigates the mediating role of mathematics self-efficacy in the relationship between the history of mathematics (HIST) and the interest in mathematics. Design/methodology/approach – A survey research design was adopted, with a quantitative research approach. The study adopted a convenience sampling technique to select 219 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) students (level 100 to 400) from a public university in Ghana. Structural equation modelling (SEM) and a bias-corrected percentile method of bootstrapping were run in AMOS (v. 23), to estimate the path coefficients. Findings – The study found that the HISTsignificantly influences both the student’sinterest in mathematics and their mathematics self-efficacy. Furthermore, mathematics self-efficacy was found to significantly affect students’ interest in mathematics and partially mediate the relationship between the HISTand students’ interest. Research limitations/implications – The study was confined to TVETstudents in a single public university in Ghana. Future studies may consider TVET students in other disciplines in other universities within or outside Ghana to increase generalization. Originality/value – There is a shortage of empirical studies that specifically examine how self-efficacy mediatesthe relationship between the HISTas a teaching tool and students’ interest in mathematics. Also, while previous studies have examined the role of pedagogical approaches in mathematics education, there is a lack of research focusing on the impact of historical context on students’ interest, particularly within TVET settings.
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    Inclusive Pedagogies in Mathematics Education: Experiential Learning for Deaf Learners in Specialized Settings
    (American Journal of STEM Education, 2025) Hatsu, Edo; Boateng, Ohene Francis; Arthur, D. Yarhands; Akosah, Frimpong Ernest
    In this paper, we examined the effects of experiential learning combined with collaborative teaching on the mathematics achievement of deaf learners in specialized classrooms. A quasi-experimental design was employed, comparing pre-test and post-test scores of a control group that received traditional instruction with those of an experimental group taught through experiential learning using collaborative methods. Both groups showed improvement, but the experimental group demonstrated significantly greater gains. Findings confirm the effectiveness of learner-centered approaches in enhancing engagement and understanding among deaf students. The study aligns with global education reform efforts that advocate for inclusive, adaptive teaching practices. It highlights the importance of 98 innovative pedagogies in addressing diverse learner needs and promoting equitable outcomes, particularly in specialized and cross-cultural educational settings.