The Perception of Head Teachers on the Instructional Performance of Teachers by Distance Learning in the Upper West Region of Ghana

Abstract

The goal of the study is to analyze the perception of head teachers on the instructional performance of teachers by distance learning in the Upper West Region of Ghana. We cannot continue to pretend distance education does not matter, to the development of education in Ghana. Researching into distance learning in the present times is crucial because the rate at which distance learning is expanding needs attention. Common observation has shown that you can sight at least one distance learning student in most organizations. The situation has become critical, and we need to investigate more into the new area that has revolutionalized the educational system in Ghana. The researcher is interested in the question whether teachers after receiving instructional training in distance learning are performing well in the classroom. The design of the study is a case study, and the site is the Upper West Region of Ghana. Purposive and snowballing methods are used to select the sample. A survey questionnaire is used to gather data for the study, and analysis was primarily descriptive. The study is important because research has shown that, distance learning programs are valid and relevant, but some people also believe they are not reliable and trustworthy. We need to continue to investigate the issues of distance learning programs. It should be a matter of great concern to all stakeholders in education, on what can or cannot be done, to make the Ghana Education Service accept or reject teachers by distance learning.