The role of compassion international, Ghana, in promoting moral education among basic school pupils in Central and Greater Accra regions: an evaluative study

Abstract

The study evaluated the Child Development Sponsorship Programme (CDSP) of Compassion International, Ghana (CIG) and its role in the moral development of basic school pupils in four (4) selected Child Development Centres (CDC) in the Central and Greater Accra regions of Ghana. The study further explored the role of CIG in terms of context, input, process and product (CIPP) based on the components of the CIPP Evaluation Model. This study used the embedded mixed method design. The qualitative data was collected using interview guide and focus group discussion while quantitative data was collected using a questionnaire. The qualitative data was analysed thematically while the quantitative data was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26 for descriptive statistics. It came to light that the aims, resources, activities and outcomes of CIG promote moral education. Further it was revealed that the CDSP of CIG helped to develop appropriate attitudes and values that would help the beneficiaries make good choices and decisions in their adulthood for the good of society. Based on the findings of the study, it was recommended that in developing any intervention for moral development, NGOs should focus on values and attitudes that promote the spiritual, physical, socio-emotional and cognitive wellbeing of the beneficiaries. The study has provided valuable data to enlighten the government, educationists, policymakers and stakeholders on the role of the CDSP of CIG on moral education in Ghana.