The Attitudes of Senior Secondary School Students Towards the Study of History

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• CHAPTER ONE: PROBLEM
• 1.0 Introduction
• 1.1 Background to the Study
• 1.2 Statement of the Problem
• 1.3 Purpose of the Study
• 1.4 Research Questions
• 1.5 Significance of the Study
• 1.6 Scope
• 1.7 Organization of the Study
• CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF LITERATURE
• 2.0 Introduction
• 2.1 Theoretical Review
• 2.2 Empirical Review
• (a) Definition of the Concept Attitude
• 2.3 The Formation of Attitude
• 2.4 Factors Accounting for Attitudinal Change
• 2.5 Problems of Studying History
• 2.6 Suggested Ways of Teaching History
• CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY
• 3.0 Introduction.
• 3.1 Sampling
• 3.2 Sampling Procedure
• 3.3 Research Instrument
• 3.4 Limitations
• 3.5 Data Analysis Procedure
• CHAPTER FOUR: ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION OF DATA
• 4.0 Introduction
• 4.1 Personal Data of Respondents
• 4.2 Inappropriate Methods of Teaching
• 4.3 Appropriate Methods of Teaching
• 4.4 Reasons for Choosing History
• 4.5 The Use of Instructional Resources
• 4.6 Motivation in History Teaching
• 4.7 Problems in Studying/ Learning History
• 4.8 Importance of History
• 4.9 Personal Opinion of Respondents
• CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
• 5.0 Introduction
• 5.1 Summary
• 5.2 Conclusions
• 5.3 Recommendations
• 5.4 Further Research or Study

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

The study aims to investigate the attitudes of senior secondary school students towards the study of history in selected schools within the Cape Coast Municipality. The study seeks to understand the factors influencing these attitudes, including teaching methodologies, the use of instructional resources, and student perceptions of the subject's importance.

• Students' attitudes towards the study of history
• Factors influencing student attitudes towards history
• The role of teaching methodologies in shaping student attitudes
• The use of instructional resources in history education
• The perceived importance of history among senior secondary students

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter One introduces the research problem, outlining the background of the study, its purpose, and research questions. It also highlights the significance of the study, its scope, and the organization of the research. Chapter Two reviews existing literature related to the study's topic. This chapter explores the theoretical framework and empirical findings on student attitudes toward history, including factors influencing those attitudes, problems in studying history, and suggested ways of teaching the subject. Chapter Three delves into the methodology employed in the study. It discusses the sampling procedure, research instruments, limitations, and data analysis methods. Chapter Four presents and analyzes the collected data, exploring various aspects of students' attitudes toward history, such as teaching methods, instructional resources, motivation, and perceived importance of the subject.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The key themes and concepts explored in this study include student attitudes toward history, teaching methodologies, instructional resources, motivation, and the perceived importance of history. The study also investigates factors influencing students' attitudes, such as teaching methods and the use of resources. The research focuses on understanding the perspectives of senior secondary school students in the Cape Coast Municipality, using data from a case study approach.