INVESTIGATING THE E-LEARNING READINESS OF GHANAIAN PARENTS DURING COVID-19

Authors

  • Naa Kai Amanor-Mfoafo Noyam Publishers, Accra, Ghana
  • Olivia Akrofi Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Primary School, Kumasi, Ghana
  • Kwamina Kurefi Edonu University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa, Ghana
  • Ebenezer Nortei Dowuona University of Professional Studies, Accra, Ghana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v7i10.3275

Keywords:

E-learning readiness, Corona Virus (COVID-19), basic school, socio-economic status (SES)

Abstract

In recent times, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has led to unprecedented changes in the livelihood of mankind globally bringing most socio-economic activities to a standstill. The Education sector is not exempted. With the current closure of schools to contain the spread of the virus, this study sought to investigate the readiness of Ghanaian parents to support their children with e-learning while at home. Using a survey research method, parents of children in primary one to six responded to a questionnaire. Data collected from 113 parents were analyzed. The study used a factor analysis to analyze the factors influencing parental readiness. The findings indicated that parents with a high socio-economic status were more prepared to assist children with e-learning as compared to parents with low socio-economic status during COVID-19. It is being recommended that schools invest more resources in conducting e-learning training sessions for parents. The study contributes to ongoing discussions on COVID-19 and Education.

 

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Author Biographies

  • Naa Kai Amanor-Mfoafo, Noyam Publishers, Accra, Ghana

    Naa Kai Amanor-Mfoafo currently works an Administrative Manager at Noyam Publishers (An Academic Research Publisher) in Accra, Ghana. She holds an MSc in Information Technology from the University of Aberdeen, UK. MBA (Management Information Systems) from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana. She has research interests in Technology-Mediated Teaching and Learning. Email: naakaiam@noyam.org.

  • Olivia Akrofi, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Primary School, Kumasi, Ghana

    Olivia Akrofi is a Chief Teacher at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Primary School. She holds a Master of Philosophy (Educational Innovation and Leadership Science) from KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana and a Master of Education (Guidance and Counseling) University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana. She has research interests in Guidance and Counselling Education. Email: ooakrofi@gmail.com.

  • Kwamina Kurefi Edonu, University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa, Ghana

    Kwamina Kurefi Edonu is the Head of the Audio Visual Unit, University of Mines and Technology. He holds a Master of Communication Design from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana. He has research interests in Education and Design Innovation. Email: kkedonu@umat.edu.gh.

  • Ebenezer Nortei Dowuona, University of Professional Studies, Accra, Ghana

    Ebenezer Nortei Dowuona recently completed his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration from the University of Professional Studies, Accra, Ghana. He has research interests in Business Management and Information Technology. Email: dowuonaebenezer16@gmail.com.

     

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2020-08-26

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Vol. 7 No. 10 (2020)

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