International Journal of Academic Research in Education and Review

Vol. 9(7), pp. 282-296, September 2021

ISSN: 2360-7866

https://doi.org/10.14662/ijarer2021.310

 

Full Length Research

 

 

Pupils’ Attitude towards the Study of Islam in Ghanaian Basic Schools

 

Anthony Mensah1*& Martin Yaw Adjei2

 

1Abetifi Presbyterian College of Education, P. O. Box 19, Abetifi-Kwahu, Eastern Region, Ghana

2St. Joseph’s College of Education, Post Office Box 15, Bechem-Ahafo, Ghana

 

Accepted 10 August 2021

Abstract

Abstract: This study sought to explore the attitude of pupils towards the study of Islamic content in Religious and Moral Education in the Kwahu-East District of the Eastern Region of Ghana. The study employed the convergence mixed method research design. Using the cluster sampling, multi-stage involving the proportional allocation of sample size and simple random sampling as well as the census method, 339 respondents consisting of 285 JHS 3 pupils and 54 R.M.E teachers were selected for the study. Data gathered from the use of the questionnaire and observation guide were analysed using frequencies, percentages, means and standard deviation, independent samples t-test as well as ANOVA. It was found out that, the pupils were familiar with the Islamic content of Religious and Moral Education, and the RME teachers used the appropriate methods to deliver the Islamic content of RME. Yet, the teachers failed to use most of the pedagogies available at their disposal such as: the use of a resource person; field trip method; role-play method; learner-centred method; and failed to relate the Islamic content of RME to the real-life experiences of pupils. Again, it was found out that, pupils were indifferent towards the study of Islamic content of Religious and Moral Education. The study recommended that, RME teachers should identify areas/topics in the Islamic content of RME that pupils face difficulties with and assist them. Also, RME teachers should look for captivating ways to deliver the Islamic content of RME lessons in order to stimulate learners’ interest. Again, RME teachers should adopt the learner-centred method and should endeavour to call on a resource person for assistance.

 

Keywords: Islam, Attitude, Religious and Moral Education

Paper type: research