Understanding the Psychology of Teacher Retention in the African Context

Abstract

The study explores the meta-theoretical context of teacher retention, focusing on psychological factors like organisational commitment, job satisfaction, and human resource retention practices. It highlights the evolution of retention strategies and emphasises their importance in the educational sector, particularly in Africa, where high teacher turnover affects the quality of education. The study discusses two retention models

Keywords

• teachers
• organisational commitment
• job satisfaction
• human resource retention practices
• psychological resources