EXAMINING THE EFFECTS OF INDUCTION TRAINING PROGRAMS ON NEWLY RECRUITED TEACHERS IN THE KPANDAI DISTRICT

Abstract

The study assessed the “effects of induction training programme on newly recruited teachers in the Kpandai district northern region of Ghana”. Literature was reviewed. Areas that were taken into account includes Concept of induction training programme, Goals and Objectives of Induction Training Programme , Concept of newly recruited teacher induction training programme , Effects of induction training programme on newly recruited teachers and recommendations were made in regards to the findings for policy formulation. The study employed both qualitative and quantitative research approaches the study also adopted descriptive survey designs using questionnaires, interviews and observation. The sample size consists of 50 newly recruited teachers from the sampled 25 basic schools who have serve not more than three years,5 headmasters from the sampled schools, 1 DDE and 5 frontline deputy director of the directorate. The data obtained from the questionnaires were analyzed quantitatively using appropriate statistical tool (SPSS) whilst the data from the focused group and interviews were subjected to narrations and descriptions. From the analysis, the study revealed that, induction is very important in the professional life of every newly recruited teacher; it makes the teacher better on the job. The study also recommended that every school should organize an induction training at least once a term. Also the government through the GES should include this into the academic calendar and also bring experts to come and take the newly recruited teachers through the induction program.