Abstract:
Teacher retention plays an important role in the promotion of teaching and learning
excellent. This is because teachers impart knowledge, attitude and skills to learners.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the factors affecting the retention of
teachers at the Dwamena Akenten Senior High School in the Offinso South
Municipality. Descriptive case study survey research design was used in the study. A
cross sectional survey with a total sample of 75 respondents made up of teachers was
adopted. Questionnaire was used to gather information for the study. The data was
analysed using frequency count, simple percentage and cumulative percentage. The
research revealed that, teachers were satisfied with most of the extrinsic motivating
factors. Most of the respondents are also intrinsically motivated and had desires to be
retained in the teaching profession. This was shown in their responses to issues
relating to the nature of work recognition and responsibility. The study finally
recommends that, teachers need empowerment to actively dissipate their support and
roles as teachers in the schools, adequate incentive packages should be worked out for
teachers as they serve good motivators. Award scheme should be put in place to
reward high performing teachers in school. Areas such as teachers’ performance,
teachers’ maintenance of students’ discipline, attendance and achievement in school
activities should be rewarded to serve as a motivation.
Finally, if all what had been said would be strictly adhered to, retention of teachers
would be high
Description:
A Project Report in the Department of Educational Leadership, Faculty of
Education and Communication Sciences, submitted to the School of Graduate
Studies, University of Education, Winneba, in partial fulfilment of the
requirements for award of the Master of Arts (Educational Leadership) degree
DECEMBER, 2018