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 language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 111-134 |
| Number of pages | 24 |
| Journal | Teaching Education |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 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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