Assessment of Kindergarten Teachers’ Use of Learning Activities and Instructional Resources in the Implementation of the Curriculum in Central Region, Ghana

Abstract

The study assessed kindergarten teachers’ use of learning activities and instructional resources in Central Region, Ghana. A descriptive cross-sectional survey which allowed the use of the convergent parallel approach of the mixed method paradigm was employed. Both quantitative and qualitative data were therefore gathered from 1413 using questionnaires, while 10 of them were observed and interviewed. The teachers were randomly selected from ten districts in the Central Region of Ghana. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics. It came to light that KG teachers taught content and used learning activities and resources fairly well. It was however realized that teachers restricted themselves to the use of a few activities due to inadequate materials. The provision of appropriate resources, periodic in-service training and posting of teachers with a background in early childhood education to …