Factors influencing teaching as a career choice (FIT-Choice) in Ghana

Inusah Salifu, Alaric A. Alagbela, Charles Gyamfi Ofori

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Abstract

This research was conducted to examine the structural validity of the FIT-Choice (Factors Influencing Teaching Choice) scale in the Ghanaian context using teachers in pre-tertiary schools. A cohort of 354 teachers were selected to take part in a quantitative survey, and data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The research found that the participants were influenced by social utility value and personal utility value to choose a teaching career rather than extrinsic utility value. The research further showed that, while in teaching, the teachers mainly believed in their expertise, and were satisfied with their choice of a teaching career devoid of dissuasion. The research recommended giving a better opportunity to teachers to enjoy job security, time for family, transfers and social equity.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)111-134
Number of pages24
JournalTeaching Education
Volume29
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 3 Apr 2018

Keywords

  • FIT-Choice conceptual framework
  • Greater Accra Region of Ghana
  • Teacher motivation
  • teaching as a career; quantitative approach

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