Teacher Retention and Attrition in Benishangul-Gumuz Regional State
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1999-05
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
The study assessed some of the main factors that affect the
retention and attrition rate of teachers in the Regional State of
Benishangul - Gumuz. The sample consisted 235 teachers who were
drawn from 19 primary and 6 secondary schools. Simple random
sampling method was used to select the primary schools and a
purposful sampling approach was employed in selecting
secondary schools.
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In order to address the study's objectives, a
descriptive survey method was also used.
To gather the necessary data, a questionnaire, unstructured
interviews, and documents were the main instruments employed.
The data accumulated from these documents was analysed in
percentages and statistical techniques such as the T -test, Chi-
square, and ANOVA.
The results obtained from the study suggest that the reasons
for leaving the profession were lack of ability to transfer from one
region to another and an inadequate opportunity to extend one's
education.
In addition, most teachers seem to be dissatisfied
because of the absence of incentives, such as hardship allowance
payment thought to be justified because of the working conditions in
the areas. Furthermore, findings reveal that most teachers appear to
be displeased with the technical support rendered by supervisors and
experts in the region. Moreover, majority of the high school teachers
would change their profession even when paid on the same salaryscale. The study also suggested that high school teachers attrition
rate was higher than the primary school teachers.
Based on the findings and conclusions, recommendations are
made to address the extisting problems in the Regional State under
study.
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Teacher Retention, and Attrition in Benishangul-Gumuz