AN EXAMINATION OF STRATEGIES USED BY HISTORY TEACHERS IN CATERING FOR STUDENTS‟ DIVERSITY IN THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF HISTORY IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE CAPE COAST METROPOLIS

ABSTRACT
This study examined the strategies used by history teachers in catering for students‟ diversity in the teaching and learning of history in Senior High Schools in the Cape Coast Metropolis. The descriptive survey research design was used in this study. In all, one hundred and nineteen (119) history students and three (3) history teachers from three schools formed the sample size for the study. The instruments used to collect data were questionnaire and interview guide. The study found that teachers used discussion, question and answer, brainstorming, discovery, field trip and lecture methods as methods of teaching in catering for students‟ diversity. In addition, the study discovered that teachers used intrinsic motivation as well as awards like certificate which is extrinsic as a motivational technique in catering for students‟ diversity. Again, the study discovered that teachers used all the various assessment techniques thus traditional, authentic, performance and alternative assessment as a strategy in catering for students‟ diversity. Also, with regard to the resources used in catering for students‟ diversity, it was discovered that the history textbooks and syllabus dominate the history classroom with a slight use of visual materials in catering for diversity. It is recommended that history teachers should not solely depend on the history textbooks and syllabus. Ghana Education Service should organize Seminars and workshop for teachers where they will be taught the kind of resource to use for a particular topic in the history syllabus in order to cater for students‟ diversity.

TABLE OF CONTENT

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ABSTRACT iii

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS iv

DEDICATION v

LIST OF TABLES

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION

Background to the Study 1

Statement of the Problem 2

Purposes of the Study 4

Research Questions 4

Significance of the Study 5

Delimitation of the Study 5

Limitations of the Study 6

Organisation of the Rest of the Study 6

TWO REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Conceptual Review of Literature

Meaning and Types of Diversity 7

Teaching Methods used in Catering for Students‟ diversity 9

Motivation Techniques used in Catering for Students‟ diversity 13

Assessment techniques used in Catering for Students‟ diversity 15

Teaching and learning resources used in Catering for Students‟ diversity 17

Empirical Review of Literature

Teaching Methods used in Catering for Students‟ diversity 20

Motivation Techniques used in Catering for Students‟ diversity 23

Assessment Techniques used in Catering for Students‟ diversity 25

Teaching and learning resources used in Catering for Students‟ diversity 27

Summary of Literature Review 29

THREE METHODOLOGY

Research Design 31

Population 33

Sample and Sampling Technique 34

Research Instruments 34

Data Collection Procedure 35

Data Analysis Procedure 36

FOUR RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

Introduction 38

Background Data of Respondents 38

Teaching Methods used in Catering for Students‟ diversity 40

Motivation Techniques used in Catering for Students‟ diversity 45

Assessment Techniques used in Catering for Students‟ diversity 49

Teaching and learning resources used in Catering for Students‟ diversity 53

FIVE SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary 58

Overview of the Study

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Key Findings 59

Conclusions 61

Recommendations 62

Suggestions for Further Research 64

REFERENCES 65

APPENDICES

A. Students‟ Questionnaire 73

B. Interview Guide for Teachers 78

C. Introductory Letter 81

LIST OF TABLES

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U1APg2F5c0010ba250d18.20592823, 8. (2018). AN EXAMINATION OF STRATEGIES USED BY HISTORY TEACHERS IN CATERING FOR STUDENTS‟ DIVERSITY IN THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF HISTORY IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE CAPE COAST METROPOLIS. Afribary. Retrieved from https://beta.afribary.com/works/an-examination-of-strategies-used-by-history-teachers-in-catering-for-students-diversity-in-the-teaching-and-learning-of-history-in-senior-high-schools-in-the-cape-coast-metropolis-9454

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U1APg2F5c0010ba250d18.20592823, 8LAPK055c0010ba2465b8.93694189 . "AN EXAMINATION OF STRATEGIES USED BY HISTORY TEACHERS IN CATERING FOR STUDENTS‟ DIVERSITY IN THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF HISTORY IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE CAPE COAST METROPOLIS" Afribary (2018). Accessed November 04, 2025. https://beta.afribary.com/works/an-examination-of-strategies-used-by-history-teachers-in-catering-for-students-diversity-in-the-teaching-and-learning-of-history-in-senior-high-schools-in-the-cape-coast-metropolis-9454

AN EXAMINATION OF STRATEGIES USED BY HISTORY TEACHERS IN CATERING FOR STUDENTS‟ DIVERSITY IN THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF HISTORY IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE CAPE COAST METROPOLIS

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