Challenges associated with induction of newly appointed teachers in Kwamekrom Circuit in the Biakoye District of the Oti Region

Abstract

The study investigated challenges associated with induction of newly appointed teachers in Junior High Schools in Kwamekrom Circuit of the Biakoye District in the Oti Region. The objectives of the study were to determine what goes into induction programmes in Junior High Schools in the district, identify the challenges associated with induction of newly appointed teachers in Junior High Schools of the schools in the district and to determine strategies put in place to address the challenges associated with induction process. The study made use of descriptive survey design with qualitative approach. Purposive sampling was used to select all the 40 respondents for the study. The instrument used for the study was semi structured interview. The researcher distributed the semi-structured interview and questionnaire after permission had been given by the heads of the various junior high schools. The qualitative data collected was analysed, using content analysis. The study found, among others, that induction programmes were limited to the professional aspects of what the newly appointed Junior High School teachers would be required to do. One of the challenges associated with induction of newly appointed teachers in Junior High Schools is that there is no clear policy on induction. It is recommended that there should be a clear policy on induction at the District level to make it mandatory for Circuit Supervisors and Headteachers to organize and supervise induction programmes for newly appointed Junior High School teachers.