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<bold><italic>Introduction:</italic></bold> This study explored the involvement of community resources in education planning and delivery in Ghana. It focused on how the involvement of community resources have had an impact on educational planning and development in the Ada East District of the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.
<bold><italic>Methods:</italic></bold> A qualitative method was used, and data collected through structured interview from fifteen participants of parents, teachers, and education officers. The participants were selected by using purposive sampling technique. The data were analysed qualitatively as per the themes that emerged.
<bold><italic>Results:</italic></bold> The findings indicated that communities contribute to the development of effective educational policies by providing insights and perspectives through various channels, such as community forums, advisory committees, and public hearings. Also, communities celebrate and embrace cultural diversity, fostering inclusivity within educational settings.
<bold><italic>Discussion:</italic> </bold>To maximize community involvement in education, it is essential to establish collaborative partnerships with community organizations, PTA, SMC, businesses, and institutions. Community organizations, businesses, and institutions can provide a wide range of resources, such as funding, expertise, facilities, and educational materials. These resources can greatly benefit schools and students, improving the quality of education.
<bold><italic>Limitations:</italic> </bold>With just 15 participants, it may be challenging to generalize the findings to the entire population of Ghana, or even a specific region. The small sample size may not adequately represent the diversity of experiences and perspectives within the country.
<bold><italic>Conclusions:</italic></bold> It was recommended that there was a need to establish of strong partnerships between schools, parents, community leaders, and local organizations by the Ghana Education Service is crucial to promote collaboration and shared responsibility in education planning and delivery.
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Introduction: This study explored the involvement of community resources in education planning and delivery in Ghana. It focused on how the involvement of community resources have had an impact on educational planning and development in the Ada East District of the Greater Accra Region of Ghana.
Methods: A qualitative method was used, and data collected through structured interview from fifteen participants of parents, teachers, and education officers. The participants were selected by using purposive sampling technique. The data were analysed qualitatively as per the themes that emerged.
Results: The findings indicated that communities contribute to the development of effective educational policies by providing insights and perspectives through various channels, such as community forums, advisory committees, and public hearings. Also, communities celebrate and embrace cultural diversity, fostering inclusivity within educational settings.
Discussion: To maximize community involvement in education, it is essential to establish collaborative partnerships with community organizations, PTA, SMC, businesses, and institutions. Community organizations, businesses, and institutions can provide a wide range of resources, such as funding, expertise, facilities, and educational materials. These resources can greatly benefit schools and students, improving the quality of education.
Limitations: With just 15 participants, it may be challenging to generalize the findings to the entire population of Ghana, or even a specific region. The small sample size may not adequately represent the diversity of experiences and perspectives within the country.
Conclusions: It was recommended that there was a need to establish of strong partnerships between schools, parents, community leaders, and local organizations by the Ghana Education Service is crucial to promote collaboration and shared responsibility in education planning and delivery.

Role of Community Resources in Education Planning and Delivery in Ghana

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Introduction: This study explored the involvement of community resources in education planning and delivery in Ghana. It focused on how the involvement of...

Role of Community Resources in Education Planning and Delivery in Ghana

Published Online: Feb 08, 2024

Page range: 62 - 76

Received: Jul 15, 2023

Accepted: Nov 20, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/atd-2024-0004

Keywords
community resources, education planning, education delivery, Ghana

© 2024 Emmanuel Kwame Ahasu et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Role of Community Resources in Education Planning and Delivery in Ghana

Published Online: Feb 08, 2024

Page range: 62 - 76

Received: Jul 15, 2023

Accepted: Nov 20, 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/atd-2024-0004

Keywordscommunity resources, education planning, education delivery, Ghana

© 2024 Emmanuel Kwame Ahasu et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
community resources, education planning, education delivery, Ghana