RETENTION OF GRADUATE TEACHERS IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE HO MUNICIPALITY

ABSTRACT

This study was conducted to determine the extent to which selected factors

such as salaries, conditions of service, incentives, opportunities for promotion,

relationship with heads, supervisors, colleagues, teaching and learning materials

influence the retention of graduate teachers at senior high schools in the Ho

Municipality.

A sample of 154 graduate teachers was drawn from a population of 239,

representing about 65%. Proportionate stratified sampling method was used to

select the teachers using the schools as the basis for stratification. Data was

analysed using frequencies and percentages with the help of Statistical Package

for Service Solutions (SPSS).

Results of the study revealed among others that, graduate teachers were

not satisfied with their salary level, conditions of service, incentives and status in

society. Respondents were however, found to be satisfied with interpersonal

relationship with heads, supervisors as well as colleagues.

The study recommended that the Ministry of Education (MOE) and the

Ghana Education Service (GES) should improve the salaries and other conditions

of service for graduate teachers. The Ministry of Education should involve

teachers in the decision making process

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