Challenges to Environmental Education in Senior High Schools in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, Ghana
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https://doi.org/10.58425/jegs.v1i1.63Keywords:
Education, attitude, administration support.Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate barriers hindering successful Environmental Education implementation in Kumasi sub- region in Ghana.
Methodology: The descriptive survey design was used as it came in handy in describing the existing conditions. Data was collected using questionnaires. Data was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 16 computer package. The findings of the study were presented in tables.
Findings: The findings of this study revealed a positive relationship between independent and dependent variables. Specifically, it was noted that there was a positive correlation between teacher attitude, r (.45), student attitude, r (.53), administration support, r (.62) and curriculum design, r (.58) and implementation of Environmental education .
Conclusion: The study concluded that teacher attitude, student attitude, administration support and curriculum design were barriers to implementation of environmental education in public day senior high schools in Kumasi sub- region.
Recommendations: The study recommended the strengthening and clarity of policy guidelines towards environmental education and enhancement of mechanisms to enable administration support. The study also recommend training and empowerment of teachers in matters related to environmental education.
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