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Exploring the views of teachers on teacher absenteeism and its effects on academic work in West a circuit in Bolgatanga Municipality in the Upper East Region

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dc.contributor.author Ayine, F.A
dc.date.accessioned 2024-03-18T15:23:26Z
dc.date.available 2024-03-18T15:23:26Z
dc.date.issued 2020
dc.identifier.uri http://41.74.91.244:8080/handle/123456789/2449
dc.description A Dissertation to the Department of Educational Leadership, Faculty of Education and Communication Sciences, submitted to the School of Graduate Studies, University of Education, Winneba, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for award of the Master of Arts (Educational Leadership) degree DECEMBER, 2020 en_US
dc.description.abstract The purpose of this study was to explore the views of teachers on teacher absenteeism and its effects on academic work in West A Circuit in the Bolgatanga Municipality of the Upper East Region of Ghana. A qualitative research approach, specifically case study was employed for the study. An interview guide was used to gather data from teachers in West A Circuit in the Bolgatanga Municipality. A total of 20 teachers were selected for the study using purposive sampling technique. Data collected through the in-depth individual interviews was analyzed based on the research questions. Findings from the study revealed that posting teachers to schools that are far from the residence of the teacher, difficulty in getting means of transportation to school, inadequate teacher accommodation in schools, inadequate supervision by circuit supervisors and inadequate teaching and learning materials are the major causes of teacher absenteeism in West A Circuit. With the effects of teacher absenteeism, the absentee teacher could not cover the scheme of work planned for each term and subsequently, the syllabus for the entire year and this translates into poor student performance in tests and examinations. Also, there is more workload on the regular teachers and student indiscipline leading to waywardness with bad character and morals. It is recommended that the Bolgatanga Municipal Education Directorate should consult teachers to see if they have genuine cases with regards to distance before postings. The circuit supervisor should endeavor to pay regular visits to the schools within his or her Circuit to deter teachers from absenting themselves and assist teachers in need of help. The Bolgatanga Municipal Assembly should ensure that provision is made for teachers’ accommodation in schools and adequate teaching and learning materials for effective lesson delivery en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher University of Education,Winneba en_US
dc.subject Teacher absenteeism en_US
dc.title Exploring the views of teachers on teacher absenteeism and its effects on academic work in West a circuit in Bolgatanga Municipality in the Upper East Region en_US
dc.type Thesis en_US


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