The Impact of Technology Induced Professional Development Model on Coaching and Mentoring of Teachers
Christian Addai-Poku, Lawrence Sarpong , Desmond Allotey-Pappoe, Alexander Obiri Gyampoh , Benjamin Aidoo , Maxwell Bunu & Kwame Affro Oduro-Awisi
Issue: Vol.5 No. 6 August 2024 Article 2 pp. 83-94
DOI : https://doi.org/10.38159/jelt.2024562 | Published online 28th August, 2024.
© 2024 The Author(s). This is an open access article under the CCBY license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
The paper assessed the impact of technology-enhanced coaching and mentoring on the Continuous Professional Development (CPD) of teachers. It examined leveraging technology to build mentors’ capacity, support mentees, and improve learning outcomes even with limited resources. The study explored the feasibility and effectiveness of a technology-enhanced training model in promoting CPD for mentors and enhancing teacher competencies in low-performing schools. A cross-sectional survey design was used, with questionnaires collecting data from 500 school improvement support officers (SISOs) in Ghana, selected through quota sampling. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results indicated that technology stimulates teachers’ curiosity, intrinsic motivation, learning quality, and creative thinking. The study also found that technology-induced CPD is cheaper in the long term compared to traditional face-to-face models. However, many teachers face issues with internet connectivity and high data consumption, hindering access to online content despite having smart devices. The study recommends deliberate capacity building for teachers to improve their skills in accessing technology-enhanced CPD. It also suggests collaboration between governments, educational institutions, telecommunication companies, and internet service providers to make internet connectivity accessible and affordable. Exploring zero-rated data for teachers to access relevant content is also recommended.
Keywords: Technology, motor learning outcome, teacher professional development, model
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Dr. Christian Addai-Poku is currently the President of Education International, African Region and the Secretary-General for the African Federation of Teaching Regulatory Authority and the Registrar of the National Teaching Council of Ghana. He is a professional teacher with 30 years teaching experience. He once served as the Head Master at the Oppong Memorial and Asanteman Senior High Schools. He was also the former Vice President and the President of the National Association of Graduate Teachers in Ghana (NAGRAT). Christian led NAGRAT to establish the Ghana Education Service Occupation Pension Scheme and secured funding from Canada for leadership training for leaders of teacher Unions.
Lawrence Sarpong is a professional teacher who has taught at all the educational levels in Ghana. He is a coordinator and tutor for the College of Distance Education, University of Cape Coast and was a teacher educator for the College of Education. Mr Sarpong has done extensive work on teacher education in the In-Service and Pre-Service sectors in Ghana. He is the chief architect of the Mentoring and Coaching and the CPD Frameworks for Pre-tertiary Teachers in Ghana. He facilitated the development of the National Teacher Learning Management platform and the Teacher Online Accountability Portal (point-based portal for CPD and Portfolio Development) in Ghana. Lawrence is PhD candidate from the University of Cape Coast in Ghana, holds an MPhil in Science Education, an M.ED in Science Education, and a B.Ed in Science Education.
Desmond Allotey-Pappoe is a distinguished educator with fourteen years of experience in the Ghanaian education sector. He holds a Master’s degree in Educational Management and Administration and a Bachelor of Education in Basic Education. In his current role as Senior Officer in the Department of Continuous Professional Development at the National Teaching Council, Desmond has led several key initiatives. He successfully coordinated the Coaching and Mentoring Programme under the World Bank Ghana Accountability and Learning Outcome Project. He was also a member of the technical working group that developed guidelines for addressing sexual harassment in secondary education institutions in Ghana. Additionally, Desmond plays a crucial role in reviewing the Continuous Professional Development Framework for pre-tertiary teachers and participated in the multidisciplinary and intergovernmental committee of the Ghana Commission for UNESCO, assessing the status of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in Ghana.
Alexander Obiri Gyampoh is a Ghanaian educator with 17 years of Teaching experience from basic education level to tertiary Level, he holds a Bachelor of Science Education degree in Chemistry from the University of Education, Winneba, and a Master of Science in Environmental Science from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). With extensive teaching experience, he has served as a School Improvement Advisor for T-TEL, Compliance Officer for the National Teaching Council. He is also a Science Tutor and Academic Affairs Officer at Kibi Presbyterian College of Education. In addition to his teaching career, Gyampoh has made significant contributions to educational research, publishing in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and contributing to various research studies, including the impact of online learning tools and teaching strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic. His research interests include flipped teaching, analytical chemistry, sustainability, blended learning, science technology and society, ICT in teaching, and educational technology as well as science education.
Benjamin Aidoo is a PhD candidate at the School of Education, University of Iceland. He holds a Master of Science in Environment and Natural Resources from the University of Iceland in 2015, master’s in education in Curriculum and Instructions in Science from Concordia University in 2015, a Bachelor of Education in science, and a Diploma in Teaching in 2008 and 2000 respectively all from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. His research interest includes Science education, teacher education, inquiry-based teaching, flipped teaching, online learning, educational research design, blended learning, sustainability, science technology and society, ICT in teaching, and educational technology.
Maxwell Bunu is a distinguished educator with 25 years of experience in Ghana’s educational sector, currently serving as an Assistant Lecturer at Ada College of Education. He holds a Master’s degree in Science Education (2011) and a Bachelor’s degree in Science Education (2006) from the University of Cape Coast (UCC). Specializing in biology and chemistry, Maxwell has trained numerous students, with 55 achieving First Class honours this year. He has contributed to the development of Professional Development Sessions and manuals for the Colleges of Education in Ghana, supported by T-TEL and NaCCA. Additionally, he works with the National Teaching Council (NTC) as a Compliance Officer. Maxwell’s research focuses on innovative teaching methods and the enhancement of science education, reflecting his commitment to improving educational practices in Ghana.
Kwame Affro Oduro-Awisi is an educator with thirty years of experience. He has taught at all levels of the educational ladder in the Ghanaian educational system. He is now an Assistant Lecturer at Kibi Presbyterian College of Education and also a part-time Lecturer at Valley View University (Kumasi Campus). He is a scholar of Religious and Moral education. Kwame had his degree and MPhil programs in Religious Studies at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.
Addai-Poku, Christian, Lawrence Sarpong, Desmond Allotey-Pappoe, Alexander Obiri, Gyampoh, Benjamin Aidoo, Maxwell Bunu & Kwame Affro Oduro-Awisi.”The Impact of Technology Induced Professional Development Model on Coaching and Mentoring of Teachers.” Journal of Education and Learning Technology 5, no.6 (2024): 83-94. https://doi.org/10.38159/jelt.2024562
© 2024 The Author(s). Published and Maintained by Noyam Journals. This is an open access article under the CCBY license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
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