Factors Affecting Transfer of Training of School Leaders in Ghanaian Basic Schools

Abstract

This study investigates the learning transfer factors perceived to be influencing the transfer of training of leaders in Ghanaian basic schools. Convergent parallel mixed method design was employed to obtain different but complementary data on the same topic to best understand the research problem. 150 school leaders were sampled from one educational district in Ghana for the survey while 21 leaders were interviewed. Results from the study showed that transfer effort – performance expectations, motivation to transfer, performance self-efficacy, peer support, and transfer design were perceived as the key factors that facilitate the transfer of learning. The study concludes that educational authorities and training organizers in Ghana should consider systematizing interventions to sustain the motivation of leaders to stimulate the application of leadership learning in schools.

Keywords: Training transfer, school leaders, motivation to transfer, basic schools, Ghana

DOI: 10.7176/JEP/11-24-06

Publication date:August 31st 2020