STUDENTS’ DECLARATION

We hereby declare that this project work is the result of our own research

and no part of it has been presented for another degree in this university or

elsewhere. We are solely responsible for any errors in the work.

NAME SIGNATURE DATE

YANKEY RICHARD ……………….. ………………….

OFOSU FRANK ……………….. ………………….

TETTEH ISRAEL …………………. ………………..

SUPERVISORS’ DECLARATION

I hereby declare that the preparation and presentation of this project work was

supervised in accordance with the guidelines on supervision of project work laid

down by the University of Cape Coast

SUPERVISOR: …………………………………………..

SIGNATURE ……………………………………………

DATE .........................................................................

DEDICATION

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From Yankey Richard, I dedicate this project work to the Almighty God, the

giver of life for his guidance, love, strength and protection. To my lovely mother

Mrs. Theresa Anyimiah and to all Yankeys’ family at Bibiani especially, Mr. John

Yankey, Mr. Samuel Yankey, Cynthia Yankey and Edith Yankey for their

prayers, care and financial support. I also dedicate this work to all staff and

students of Bibiani senior High school especially Emmanuel Yankey and Jennifer

Aidoo and any one who supported me in one way or the other. I say God Bless

you all.

From Ofosu Frank, I dedicate this work first and foremost to my grandmother,

maame Efua Afumwah for her emotional support and encouragement, second, to

my uncle, Osaberima Gyanin Kanten II and my aunties, Esther Aikins and

Leticia Antwi without whom this feat would not have been achieved. May the

good Lord richly bless them all.

From Israel Tetteh, firstly, I dedicate this work to the Almighty God who has

been my refuge in times of trouble. Secondly, to my lovely mum and dad, Mr. &

Mrs. Lartey and my untie Mrs. Rosina Nobi for their own conditional support

physical, spiritual and being the when I needed most. Lastly, to the following

people Solomon Asare, Ishmeal Amegavi, Emmanuel Ayetey, Juliet tetteh

Soromeni Eric. May God Bless them all for their support.

CERTIFICATION

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 The undersigned certify that they have read and recommended to the

department of arts and social sciences education of the faculty of education for

the acceptance of the project work titled:

“ASSESSSMENT OF THE VARIOUS METHODS OF TEACHING

ECONOMICS IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS: A CASE STUDY OF SOME

SELECTED SCHOOLS IN THE SEKONDI-TAKORADI METROPOLIS”

It was presented by Yankey Richard, Ofosu Frank, and Tetteh Israel in partial

fulfillment of the requirement for the award of a Bachelor of Education (Social

Science) Degree.

SUPERVISOR

NAME: …………………………………..

SIGNATURE: …………………………..

DATE: …………………………………..

EXTERNAL SUPERVISOR

NAME: ………………………………..

SIGNATURE: ………………………..

DATE: ………………………………..

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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 This research would not have been successfully completed without the

assistance and contribution of all those who helped us in diverse ways:

First and foremost, we render our sincere thanks to almighty God for his

guidance, love, protection and strength given us during the course of the study

Secondly, our thanks go to our supervisors Alhaji M.B. Yidana and Mr.

Yaw Bernard Sekyi Acquah who despite their tight academic schedule had time to

read our script. We really appreciate their guidance, comments, valuable

suggestions and patience which enhanced the quality of our work immensely.

Our next thanks go to the various heads of schools and economic teachers

in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis in the Western Region, who allowed us to

conduct the research in their schools and for whom without, this project would not

have come into fruition. Also, we render our profound gratitude to our parents for

their financial support and encouragement.

Finally, our sincere thanks go to all groups and individuals who assisted us

in diverse ways to come out with this project work.

ABSTRACT

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 The objective of our work was to assess the various methods of teaching
economics in the Senior High Schools: A case study of some selected schools in
the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis. A total of eight schools out of eleven were
selected for the study. In all a total of thirty-three teachers were sampled.
Specifically, the study sought to find out the most frequently used methods
of teaching, factors that determine the choice those methods and the most
effective methods of teaching economics in the Senior High Schools. The
research instrument used was the questionnaire type.
The researchers at the end of their study made the following findings:
First, it was revealed that most teachers preferred the discussion method, followed
by the lecture method, problem solving method and role play method
respectively. Second, it was also realized that teachers’ choice of a method was
largely determined by the nature of a topic, followed by time factor and class size,
then the availability of teaching learning material in order of importance. Finally,
it came to light that the most effective method of teaching economics was the
discussion method.
Based on out findings, the researchers recommended that ministry of
Education through the Ghana Education Service should frequently organize in-
service training course on methods of teaching for economic teachers. Also, the
researchers recommended that in order to promote the used of other methods part
from the traditional lecture and discussion methods, the number of contact hours
for economics lesson should be increased, class size reduced and more teaching
learning material made available. Finally, the researcher advocated for the
frequent use of the discussion method since it enhances students participation and
performance more than the other methods.

TABLE OF CONTENT

ITEM PAGE

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DECLARATION I

SUPERVISOR’S DECLARATION II

DEDICATION III

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT IV

ABSTRACT V

TABLE OF CONTENT VI

LIST OF TABLES VII

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

Background of the study 1

Statement of the problem 3

Purpose of the study 4

Research questions 4

Significance of the study 5

Delimitation of the study 5

Organization of the study 6

CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

General overview 7

Concept of Assessment 7

Nature of Teaching 8

Methods of Teaching 10

Features of a Good Method of Teaching 10

Types of Teaching Methods 11

Lecture Method 12-19

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 Discussion method 19-23

Simulation, games and Role play 23-26

Problem solving 26-29

Case study method 30-32

Project method 32-34

Field trip 34-36

Factors that determine the choice of a method for use 36

Evaluation of Teaching Methods 37

Effectiveness of Teaching Methods 40

CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY

Overview 41

Research design 41

Population of the study 42

Sample and sampling procedure 42

Instrument 43

Data collection procedure 44

Research Analysis procedure 45

Limitation of the study 46

CHAPTER FOUR: RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

Presentation and analysis preliminary data 47-54

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Presentation of analysis of main data 54-73

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND

RECOMMENDATIONS

Overview 74

Summary of the study 74

Summary of key findings 75

Other findings of the study 78

Conclusion 80

Recommendation 80

Suggestions for further research 82

Reference 83

Appendix A

Appendix B

LIST OF TABLES

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