ABSTRACT
This study examined the strategies used by history teachers in catering for students‟ diversity in the teaching and learning of history in Senior High Schools in the Cape Coast Metropolis. The descriptive survey research design was used in this study. In all, one hundred and nineteen (119) history students and three (3) history teachers from three schools formed the sample size for the study. The instruments used to collect data were questionnaire and interview guide. The study found that teachers used discussion, question and answer, brainstorming, discovery, field trip and lecture methods as methods of teaching in catering for students‟ diversity. In addition, the study discovered that teachers used intrinsic motivation as well as awards like certificate which is extrinsic as a motivational technique in catering for students‟ diversity. Again, the study discovered that teachers used all the various assessment techniques thus traditional, authentic, performance and alternative assessment as a strategy in catering for students‟ diversity. Also, with regard to the resources used in catering for students‟ diversity, it was discovered that the history textbooks and syllabus dominate the history classroom with a slight use of visual materials in catering for diversity. It is recommended that history teachers should not solely depend on the history textbooks and syllabus. Ghana Education Service should organize Seminars and workshop for teachers where they will be taught the kind of resource to use for a particular topic in the history syllabus in order to cater for students‟ diversity.
This study examined the strategies used by history teachers in catering for students‟ diversity in the teaching and learning of history in Senior High Schools in the Cape Coast Metropolis. The descriptive survey research design was used in this study. In all, one hundred and nineteen (119) history students and three (3) history teachers from three schools formed the sample size for the study. The instruments used to collect data were questionnaire and interview guide. The study found that teachers used discussion, question and answer, brainstorming, discovery, field trip and lecture methods as methods of teaching in catering for students‟ diversity. In addition, the study discovered that teachers used intrinsic motivation as well as awards like certificate which is extrinsic as a motivational technique in catering for students‟ diversity. Again, the study discovered that teachers used all the various assessment techniques thus traditional, authentic, performance and alternative assessment as a strategy in catering for students‟ diversity. Also, with regard to the resources used in catering for students‟ diversity, it was discovered that the history textbooks and syllabus dominate the history classroom with a slight use of visual materials in catering for diversity. It is recommended that history teachers should not solely depend on the history textbooks and syllabus. Ghana Education Service should organize Seminars and workshop for teachers where they will be taught the kind of resource to use for a particular topic in the history syllabus in order to cater for students‟ diversity.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Pages
ABSTRACT iii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS iv
DEDICATION v
LIST OF TABLES
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION
Background to the Study 1
Statement of the Problem 2
Purposes of the Study 4
Research Questions 4
Significance of the Study 5
Delimitation of the Study 5
Limitations of the Study 6
Organisation of the Rest of the Study 6
TWO REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Conceptual Review of Literature
Meaning and Types of Diversity 7
Teaching Methods used in Catering for Students‟ diversity 9
Motivation Techniques used in Catering for Students‟ diversity 13
Assessment techniques used in Catering for Students‟ diversity 15
Teaching and learning resources used in Catering for Students‟ diversity 17
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Empirical Review of Literature
Teaching Methods used in Catering for Students‟ diversity 20
Motivation Techniques used in Catering for Students‟ diversity 23
Assessment Techniques used in Catering for Students‟ diversity 25
Teaching and learning resources used in Catering for Students‟ diversity 27
Summary of Literature Review 29
THREE METHODOLOGY
Research Design 31
Population 33
Sample and Sampling Technique 34
Research Instruments 34
Data Collection Procedure 35
Data Analysis Procedure 36
FOUR RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Introduction 38
Background Data of Respondents 38
Teaching Methods used in Catering for Students‟ diversity 40
Motivation Techniques used in Catering for Students‟ diversity 45
Assessment Techniques used in Catering for Students‟ diversity 49
Teaching and learning resources used in Catering for Students‟ diversity 53
FIVE SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary 58
Overview of the Study
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Key Findings 59
Conclusions 61
Recommendations 62
Suggestions for Further Research 64
REFERENCES 65
APPENDICES
A. Students‟ Questionnaire 73
B. Interview Guide for Teachers 78
C. Introductory Letter 81
LIST OF TABLES
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