Predictors of Attrition Intentions among Tutors in Colleges of Education in Ghana

The study was a descriptive cross-sectional survey aimed at finding out predictors of attrition intentions among tutors in colleges of education in Ghana. Structured questionnaire was adapted and administered among 400 tutors who were propor tionately sampled from sixteen public Colleges of Education across the country. Inferential statistics (Multiple regression, Independent Sample T-Test, and One Way ANOVA) were used to analyse the research hypotheses. The study revealed that the combined predictors of attrition intention could have a significant impact on tutor attrition in Colleges of Education in Ghana. The study further revealed that there was no significant difference between male and female tutors in terms of attrition intentions. Furthermore, tutor attrition intentions varied based on years of teaching experience and level of qualification. The study recommended that the Ministry of Education in collaboration with Ghana Tertiary Education Commission should conduct a comprehensive review of the salary structure in public Colleges of Education to address remuneration concerns and consider im plementing additional incentives to improve tutor satisfaction and retention. It was also recommended that Principals and administrators of Colleges of Educa tion should ensure equal treatment, opportunities, and career advancement pro spects for both male and female tutors. Colleges of Education and donor agencies like Transforming Teacher Education and Learning (T-TEL) should establish mentorship programmes and career advancement opportunities specifically de signed for tutors with 5 - 10 years and 20 - 25 years of experience.