The document investigates the state of school infrastructure in senior high schools in Ghana's Brong-Ahafo region and its impact on teaching and learning. Key findings include inadequate and crowded classrooms, poor conditions of staff housing and student dormitories, and lack of facilities like computers and proper sanitation. Survey results found that the conditions of the school plant impacted students' and teachers' motivation and the schools' ability to provide a conducive learning environment. Recommendations call for increased government funding to improve and maintain infrastructure, as well as efforts to expand access to resources like ICT and ensure schools have adequate facilities.

1. THE STATE OF THE SCHOOL PLANT AND ITS IMPACT ON PERFORMANCE OF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN BRONG-AHAFO REGION OF GHANA BY DANIEL YELKPIERI CENTRE FOR EDUCATIONAL POLICY STUDIES UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA GHANA

3. 1.The state of the school plant in public schools. 2. Accommodation: Staff bungalows are in poor conditions. Students’ dormitories are in deplorable state. 3. Inadequate and crowded classrooms. 4. Inadequate furniture. To what extent does the state of the school plant impact on teaching and learning in SHS in the Brong-Ahafo Region of Ghana? Statement of the Problem

4. Purpose of the Study The purpose of the study was to investigate the state of the school plant of SHS in the Brong-Ahafo Region of Ghana and how the conditions of these schools impact on teaching and learning of the schools.

5. Research Questions 1. To what extent do the efforts of the central gov’t and other stakeholders contribute to the provision and maintenance of the school plant? 2. How adequate are the facilities of basic schools and what is their impact on teaching and learning? 3. To what extent do the conditions of the school plant and the general outlook of the school impact on teaching and learning?

6. Research Design The descriptive survey method was combined with structured interview and observation. Population The population was made up of headmasters, teachers and students.

12. Table 4 continued Availability of Basic Facilities in the Schools. Description Available Not available Inadequate % % % Science lab. 80 20 - Playing field 80 20 - School bus 50 50 - School truck 50 50 - Electricity 100 - - Water 80 - 20 Computer lab. 50 20 30 I CT 20 80 -

13. Table 5. Availability of Urinals and Toilets and their Conditions Description Available Not Available Conditions N N Good Poor % % Boys’ Urinal 8 2 30 70 Girls’ Urinals 9 1 40 60 Staff Urinals 9 1 70 30 Boys’ Toilets 8 2 30 70 Girls’ Toilets 8 2 30 70 Staff Toilets 7 3 70 30

14. Table 6. Adequacies or Inadequacies of Some Basic Resources Resources Adequate Inadequate N % N % Furniture 70 43 94 57 Lockers _ _ _ _ Library books / materials 46 28 119 72 Textbooks 70 43 94 57 Sports equipment 26 15 144 85

15. Table 7. Are there Problems with the School Compound in these Identified Areas? Identified Areas Yes No % % Erosion 38 62 Drainage 50 50 Garbage disposal 63 37 Sewage 59 41 Lay-out and beautification 55 45

16. Table 8. Roles of Good School Plant in the Schools’ Performance Roles N % Provides a congenial atmosphere for teaching and learning 120 67 Provides good classroom accommodation 78 44 Guarantees a stock of teaching and learning materials 86 48 Guarantees the safety of students and teachers 91 51 Guarantees good sanitary environment 81 46 Guarantees basic facilities 86 48 Motivates both teachers and students 85 48 Promotes academic excellence 120 67

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