Frank Quansah
Biographic Data
| ID | 3513920 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Frank Quansah |
| GIVEN NAMES | Frank |
| FAMILY NAME | Quansah |
| SIGNATURE | QUANSAH F |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Education, Winneba |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4580-0939 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 25 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 25 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
A Learn model for aligning learner-centred education with national assessment systems
This study addresses the critical misalignment between learner-centred education (LCE) pedagogies and national assessment systems, particularly predominant in developing countries, where traditional standardised tests persist despite curricular shifts toward competency-based, inclusive learning and education. Drawing on constructivism philosophy, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and authentic assessment theory, the paper proposes the LEARN mo…
Profiling teachers' beliefs about learner‐centred teaching in the implementation of Ghana's new K‐9 curriculum
Recently, the Government of Ghana introduced the new K‐9 curriculum, known as the Standards‐Based Curriculum, in basic schools, with learner‐centred teaching and learning as its central focus. However, much of the existing research has focused on teachers' self‐efficacy and concerns about curriculum implementation, with relatively limited attention to teachers' beliefs. This study examined teachers' beliefs regarding the use of learner‐centred te…
Adaptation and psychometric validation of the DigComp 2.2-based perceptions questionnaire on digital competence among pre-service teachers in Ghana
Introduction Digital competence is a critical component of 21st-century skills and a key enabler of effective teaching and learning. Despite the widespread use of the DigComp framework for evaluating digital competence, empirical validation of instruments aligned with the updated DigComp 2.2 remains limited, particularly in African teacher education contexts. This study aimed to adapt and validate a DigComp 2.2-based scale for assessing digital c…
Exploring Instructors' Online Class Attendance, Teaching Behaviours and Assessment Practices During the Emergency Remote Teaching Period in a Ghanaian University
The COVID‐19 pandemic necessitated the rapid implementation of Emergency Remote Teaching (ERT) across higher education institutions worldwide. While earlier research has examined the associated technological and student‐related challenges, limited attention has been given to instructors' online class attendance, teaching behaviours, and assessment practices during this period. This study explored university students' evaluations of instructors' o…
Development and validation of the online instructor presence scale
The literature on online presence suggests critical presences that an instructor must create in order to provide a comprehensive educational experience for the online learner. However, available validated research instruments have limitations in terms of assessing the nature and extent of instructors' presence in the online learning landscape. This study developed and validated an instrument for assessing instructor presence in an online learning…
Awareness of anthropogenic climate change and its perceived implications for the fundamental human rights of young women in coastal communities in Effutu Municipality, Ghana
Background Climate change poses a significant threat to the fundamental human rights of vulnerable populations. In this study, we examined the awareness of anthropogenic climate change and its perceived effects on the fundamental human rights of young women in coastal communities within the Effutu Municipality in Ghana. Methods A descriptive correlational cross-sectional study was conducted with 387 young women aged 18–35 years from 10 coastal co…
Multiple-choice test development competencies of junior high school mathematics teachers in Ghana
Background Previous studies on test development competencies have used three distinct approaches, but none have combined these methods, leaving a gap in understanding teachers’ test development skills comprehensively. Purpose Using a triangulation methodology, this study examined the multiple-choice test (MCT) development competencies of junior high school (JHS) mathematics teachers in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis, Ghana. Methods A survey was …
Validity of student evaluation of teaching in higher education
Moderated moderation modelling of subjective social status, pocket money and depressive symptoms of university students in Ghana
Introduction: Although the relationship between subjective social status and depression in university students has been well-established, this association could be seen as a spurious one. Previous studies have shown that key variables like financial resources and age could play key roles in explaining the variances in social status and mental health outcomes. In this research, we assessed the complex interrelationships between subjective social s…
Effects of Gender and Age Interaction on Sense of Coherence and Subjective Well-Being of Senior High School Students in Northern Ghana
Though several studies have established the effect of gender and age on the sense of coherence (SoC) and subjective well-being (SWB) among diverse populations, findings have been varied and inconclusive. These inconsistencies have been attributed to the differences in sample characteristics, methodological and cultural disparities. Thus, the present study assessed the following: (1) gender and age effect on SoC, (2) gender and age effect on SWB, …
Revalidation of Teachers' Sense of Efficacy Scale using Ghanaian in‐service teachers
Teachers' Sense of Efficacy Scale (TSES), since its development, has gained much popularity because of its adequate psychometric properties. Yet, scholarly information on the soundness of this instrument in the African context has not been documented. Besides, the previous validation studies on the TSES have yielded mixed results with different factor structures, calling for further studies to test its utility and use across different cultures. T…
Stress-related experiences and intentions to quit studies among female married postgraduate distance education students in Ghana
Key findings suggest that female married postgraduate distance education students perform multiple roles as full-time employees with family and academic demands that can negatively impact their health and academic work. Implications and recommendations of the findings are discussed
Evaluating the moderating role of information seeking platforms on university students' risk perception and anxiety during the Covid-19 pandemic in Ghana
Introduction The emergence of COVID-19 resulted in heightened usage of online information seeking platforms among students aimed at obtaining information about the virus. This situation further increased the levels of risk perception and anxiety levels as students managed to stay safe. This study examined the roles of information seeking platforms; specifically, social media platforms and professional platforms as moderators of the link between r…
Gender digital health literacy gap across age
The COVID‐19 pandemic amplified the need for digital health literacy aimed at reducing the psychological distress levels of people, including in‐school adolescents. Available evidence suggests the presence of a gender health literacy gap among adolescents in schools in Ghana and beyond. Previous literature has established the role of age in digital health literacy levels. What is unknown is how gender and age interact with digital health literacy…
Effectiveness of Video Modeling in Improving Technical Skills in Young Novice Basketball Players
(1) Objective: This is a quasi-experimental study that investigated the effect of four weeks of training sessions using video modeling (VM) on individual and collective technical skills in young novice basketball players. (2) Method: 20 players were equally assigned to either a control group (CG, n = 10; 12 ± 0.7 years) or a video modeling group (VMG, n = 10; 12.5 ± 0.5 years; visualizing videos before each session) were assessed before and after…
Moderation modelling of Covid-19 digital health literacy and sense of coherence across subjective social class and age among university students in Ghana
The findings have implications for university management/authorities and public health agencies to organize effective orientation and self-management training programmes for university students
Subjective social status and well-being of adolescents and young adults in Ghanaian schools
The findings underscore the relevance of providing sufficient financial support for students in secondary schools in Ghana; thus, highlighting the sheer relevance of economic capital as a leading factor for better well-being. The findings also place much emphasis on building students' personal coping mechanisms as a key variable in explaining how the students' SSS and MR translate into having positive mental health outcomes
Modelling the associations between academic engagement, study process and grit on academic achievement of physical education and sport university students
Academic engagement as well as study processes are two important factors predicting academic achievement while grit seems to be not a major predictor. Hence, physical education and sport faculty and university administrators should prioritize student engagement as a determinant of academic outcomes by reforming or redesigning physical education and sport curriculum modules that can facilitate engagement
Investigating teachers' experience and self-efficacy beliefs across gender in implementing the new standards-based curriculum in Ghana
The introduction of the new standards-based curriculum in Ghana required teachers to make adjustments, including teaching routines. Despite the challenges encountered in the introduction of this new curriculum, its passage was successful. Previous studies have revealed mixed reactions from teachers and how their experiences affect their efficacy during the implementation stage. This study examined whether teachers' experiences and self-efficacy b…
Perceived Safety of Learning Environment and Associated Anxiety Factors during Covid-19 in Ghana
The outbreak of COVID-19 led to the swift migration to alternate instructional delivery models and pedagogical practices in educational institutions. This study examined the perceived safety of the learning environment and associated anxiety factors among physical education students amidst COVID-19. Using a cross-sectional design, a sample of 638 students drawn purposively and conveniently from a public university in Ghana completed a self-develo…
Validation of the WHO-5 Well-Being Scale among Adolescents in Ghana
The WHO-5 well-being measure happens to be one of the most renowned measures of subjective well-being across the globe. Although the instrument has been calibrated in different countries, its psychometric properties and applicability in Africa, especially in Ghana, are not known. In this study, the WHO-5 well-being scale was validated among adolescents in Ghana by assessing the validity evidence of the measure based on the internal and external s…
Psychometric properties of the cultural mix coping inventory for stressful situations using physical education teachers
The incidence of the COVID-19 pandemic heightened the levels of stress of not only students but for teachers, particularly physical education (PE) teachers. The reference to PE teachers is due to their role in engaging students in practical in-person lessons after the resumption of school. Previous literature has revealed that PE teachers exhibit significantly increased levels of anxiety, fear, tension and uncertainty that they could contract the…
Validity and Reliability of Cultural Mix Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations among Healthcare Professionals in Ghana Amidst Covid-19
The Cultural Mix Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations is one of the recent coping measures developed to overcome the weaknesses of existing coping scales. Since its development and validation, the inventory has been used by previous studies to measure coping among teachers and students in stressful situations. Health professionals are workers who typically encounter stressful situations due to their work demands. In this study, we assessed t…
Linking Covid-19-Related Awareness and Anxiety as Determinants of Coping Strategies’ Utilization among Senior High School Teachers in Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana
Cognitive-behavioral coping among teachers is an important issue of investigation due to the reported high prevalence of anxiety associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Whereas several studies have assessed COVID-19 awareness of individuals as a predictor of anxiety, the moderating role of awareness in anxiety and coping mechanisms remains unclear. The study primarily examined the nexus between awareness of COVID-19 and (a) anxiety and (b) coping …
Assessment of Peer Pressure and Sexual Adventurism among Adolescents in Ghana
The rationale of this study was to examine the influence of peer pressure on sexual adventurism among adolescents in Ghana, and as well to explore the role of child-rearing practices in this relationship. The study covered adolescents in junior high schools in Ghana within the age range of 12 to 19 years. A sample of 525 adolescents was surveyed to participate in the research using the multistage sampling approach. The main instrument for data co…
Assessment of Peer Pressure and Sexual Adventurism among Adolescents in Ghana
The rationale of this study was to examine the influence of peer pressure on sexual adventurism among adolescents in Ghana, and as well to explore the role of child-rearing practices in this relationship. The study covered adolescents in junior high schools in Ghana within the age range of 12 to 19 years. A sample of 525 adolescents was surveyed to participate in the research using the multistage sampling approach. The main instrument for data co…
Assessment of Peer Pressure and Sexual Adventurism among Adolescents in Ghana
The rationale of this study was to examine the influence of peer pressure on sexual adventurism among adolescents in Ghana, and as well to explore the role of child-rearing practices in this relationship. The study covered adolescents in junior high schools in Ghana within the age range of 12 to 19 years. A sample of 525 adolescents was surveyed to participate in the research using the multistage sampling approach. The main instrument for data co…
Investigating teachers' experience and self-efficacy beliefs across gender in implementing the new standards-based curriculum in Ghana
The introduction of the new standards-based curriculum in Ghana required teachers to make adjustments, including teaching routines. Despite the challenges encountered in the introduction of this new curriculum, its passage was successful. Previous studies have revealed mixed reactions from teachers and how their experiences affect their efficacy during the implementation stage. This study examined whether teachers' experiences and self-efficacy b…
Perceived Safety of Learning Environment and Associated Anxiety Factors during Covid-19 in Ghana
The outbreak of COVID-19 led to the swift migration to alternate instructional delivery models and pedagogical practices in educational institutions. This study examined the perceived safety of the learning environment and associated anxiety factors among physical education students amidst COVID-19. Using a cross-sectional design, a sample of 638 students drawn purposively and conveniently from a public university in Ghana completed a self-develo…
Validation of the WHO-5 Well-Being Scale among Adolescents in Ghana
The WHO-5 well-being measure happens to be one of the most renowned measures of subjective well-being across the globe. Although the instrument has been calibrated in different countries, its psychometric properties and applicability in Africa, especially in Ghana, are not known. In this study, the WHO-5 well-being scale was validated among adolescents in Ghana by assessing the validity evidence of the measure based on the internal and external s…
Psychometric properties of the cultural mix coping inventory for stressful situations using physical education teachers
The incidence of the COVID-19 pandemic heightened the levels of stress of not only students but for teachers, particularly physical education (PE) teachers. The reference to PE teachers is due to their role in engaging students in practical in-person lessons after the resumption of school. Previous literature has revealed that PE teachers exhibit significantly increased levels of anxiety, fear, tension and uncertainty that they could contract the…
Validity and Reliability of Cultural Mix Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations among Healthcare Professionals in Ghana Amidst Covid-19
The Cultural Mix Coping Inventory for Stressful Situations is one of the recent coping measures developed to overcome the weaknesses of existing coping scales. Since its development and validation, the inventory has been used by previous studies to measure coping among teachers and students in stressful situations. Health professionals are workers who typically encounter stressful situations due to their work demands. In this study, we assessed t…
Linking Covid-19-Related Awareness and Anxiety as Determinants of Coping Strategies’ Utilization among Senior High School Teachers in Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana
Cognitive-behavioral coping among teachers is an important issue of investigation due to the reported high prevalence of anxiety associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Whereas several studies have assessed COVID-19 awareness of individuals as a predictor of anxiety, the moderating role of awareness in anxiety and coping mechanisms remains unclear. The study primarily examined the nexus between awareness of COVID-19 and (a) anxiety and (b) coping …
Evaluating the moderating role of information seeking platforms on university students' risk perception and anxiety during the Covid-19 pandemic in Ghana
Introduction The emergence of COVID-19 resulted in heightened usage of online information seeking platforms among students aimed at obtaining information about the virus. This situation further increased the levels of risk perception and anxiety levels as students managed to stay safe. This study examined the roles of information seeking platforms; specifically, social media platforms and professional platforms as moderators of the link between r…
Gender digital health literacy gap across age
The COVID‐19 pandemic amplified the need for digital health literacy aimed at reducing the psychological distress levels of people, including in‐school adolescents. Available evidence suggests the presence of a gender health literacy gap among adolescents in schools in Ghana and beyond. Previous literature has established the role of age in digital health literacy levels. What is unknown is how gender and age interact with digital health literacy…
Effectiveness of Video Modeling in Improving Technical Skills in Young Novice Basketball Players
(1) Objective: This is a quasi-experimental study that investigated the effect of four weeks of training sessions using video modeling (VM) on individual and collective technical skills in young novice basketball players. (2) Method: 20 players were equally assigned to either a control group (CG, n = 10; 12 ± 0.7 years) or a video modeling group (VMG, n = 10; 12.5 ± 0.5 years; visualizing videos before each session) were assessed before and after…
Moderation modelling of Covid-19 digital health literacy and sense of coherence across subjective social class and age among university students in Ghana
The findings have implications for university management/authorities and public health agencies to organize effective orientation and self-management training programmes for university students
Subjective social status and well-being of adolescents and young adults in Ghanaian schools
The findings underscore the relevance of providing sufficient financial support for students in secondary schools in Ghana; thus, highlighting the sheer relevance of economic capital as a leading factor for better well-being. The findings also place much emphasis on building students' personal coping mechanisms as a key variable in explaining how the students' SSS and MR translate into having positive mental health outcomes
Modelling the associations between academic engagement, study process and grit on academic achievement of physical education and sport university students
Academic engagement as well as study processes are two important factors predicting academic achievement while grit seems to be not a major predictor. Hence, physical education and sport faculty and university administrators should prioritize student engagement as a determinant of academic outcomes by reforming or redesigning physical education and sport curriculum modules that can facilitate engagement
Validity of student evaluation of teaching in higher education
Moderated moderation modelling of subjective social status, pocket money and depressive symptoms of university students in Ghana
Introduction: Although the relationship between subjective social status and depression in university students has been well-established, this association could be seen as a spurious one. Previous studies have shown that key variables like financial resources and age could play key roles in explaining the variances in social status and mental health outcomes. In this research, we assessed the complex interrelationships between subjective social s…
Effects of Gender and Age Interaction on Sense of Coherence and Subjective Well-Being of Senior High School Students in Northern Ghana
Though several studies have established the effect of gender and age on the sense of coherence (SoC) and subjective well-being (SWB) among diverse populations, findings have been varied and inconclusive. These inconsistencies have been attributed to the differences in sample characteristics, methodological and cultural disparities. Thus, the present study assessed the following: (1) gender and age effect on SoC, (2) gender and age effect on SWB, …
Revalidation of Teachers' Sense of Efficacy Scale using Ghanaian in‐service teachers
Teachers' Sense of Efficacy Scale (TSES), since its development, has gained much popularity because of its adequate psychometric properties. Yet, scholarly information on the soundness of this instrument in the African context has not been documented. Besides, the previous validation studies on the TSES have yielded mixed results with different factor structures, calling for further studies to test its utility and use across different cultures. T…
Stress-related experiences and intentions to quit studies among female married postgraduate distance education students in Ghana
Key findings suggest that female married postgraduate distance education students perform multiple roles as full-time employees with family and academic demands that can negatively impact their health and academic work. Implications and recommendations of the findings are discussed
Awareness of anthropogenic climate change and its perceived implications for the fundamental human rights of young women in coastal communities in Effutu Municipality, Ghana
Background Climate change poses a significant threat to the fundamental human rights of vulnerable populations. In this study, we examined the awareness of anthropogenic climate change and its perceived effects on the fundamental human rights of young women in coastal communities within the Effutu Municipality in Ghana. Methods A descriptive correlational cross-sectional study was conducted with 387 young women aged 18–35 years from 10 coastal co…
Multiple-choice test development competencies of junior high school mathematics teachers in Ghana
Background Previous studies on test development competencies have used three distinct approaches, but none have combined these methods, leaving a gap in understanding teachers’ test development skills comprehensively. Purpose Using a triangulation methodology, this study examined the multiple-choice test (MCT) development competencies of junior high school (JHS) mathematics teachers in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis, Ghana. Methods A survey was …
A Learn model for aligning learner-centred education with national assessment systems
This study addresses the critical misalignment between learner-centred education (LCE) pedagogies and national assessment systems, particularly predominant in developing countries, where traditional standardised tests persist despite curricular shifts toward competency-based, inclusive learning and education. Drawing on constructivism philosophy, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and authentic assessment theory, the paper proposes the LEARN mo…
Profiling teachers' beliefs about learner‐centred teaching in the implementation of Ghana's new K‐9 curriculum
Recently, the Government of Ghana introduced the new K‐9 curriculum, known as the Standards‐Based Curriculum, in basic schools, with learner‐centred teaching and learning as its central focus. However, much of the existing research has focused on teachers' self‐efficacy and concerns about curriculum implementation, with relatively limited attention to teachers' beliefs. This study examined teachers' beliefs regarding the use of learner‐centred te…
Adaptation and psychometric validation of the DigComp 2.2-based perceptions questionnaire on digital competence among pre-service teachers in Ghana
Introduction Digital competence is a critical component of 21st-century skills and a key enabler of effective teaching and learning. Despite the widespread use of the DigComp framework for evaluating digital competence, empirical validation of instruments aligned with the updated DigComp 2.2 remains limited, particularly in African teacher education contexts. This study aimed to adapt and validate a DigComp 2.2-based scale for assessing digital c…
Exploring Instructors' Online Class Attendance, Teaching Behaviours and Assessment Practices During the Emergency Remote Teaching Period in a Ghanaian University
The COVID‐19 pandemic necessitated the rapid implementation of Emergency Remote Teaching (ERT) across higher education institutions worldwide. While earlier research has examined the associated technological and student‐related challenges, limited attention has been given to instructors' online class attendance, teaching behaviours, and assessment practices during this period. This study explored university students' evaluations of instructors' o…
Development and validation of the online instructor presence scale
The literature on online presence suggests critical presences that an instructor must create in order to provide a comprehensive educational experience for the online learner. However, available validated research instruments have limitations in terms of assessing the nature and extent of instructors' presence in the online learning landscape. This study developed and validated an instrument for assessing instructor presence in an online learning…
Psychology (18 works) · Social Psychology (15 works) · Medicine (9 works) · COVID-19 and Mental Health (8 works) · Social Psychology (8 works) · Clinical Psychology (7 works) · Mathematics education (7 works) · Developmental psychology (6 works) · Applied Psychology (5 works) · Medical education (5 works)