Perceptions of Tertiary Students in Ghana about Effectiveness of Lecturers in Teaching. (A Case Study of Kumasi Polytechnic)

Abstract

The main objective of the study is to find out the Perception of tertiary students in Ghana about the effectiveness of lecturers in teaching .Questionnaires were used to collect data from six hundred and three (603) HND students of Kumasi Polytechnic. Data was analyzed using frequencies and percentages. The study reveals two categories of competencies that is personal and professional competencies an effective lecturer should have. On personal competencies it was found out that an effective lecturer is someone who is friendly, patient, pay attention to weak students, dress neatly to lectures, love students, and help students academically. The study also reveal that an effective lecturer is someone who has the following professional competencies, good communication skills, have good knowledge of the subject matter they teach, always punctual to lectures, teach with teaching materials, and motivate students. Recommendations were made to improve on the effectiveness of lecturers teaching in tertiary institutions in Ghana.

Keywords: Perception, Effectiveness, Competencies, Professional, Personal, Punctual, Reveal