Creative Arts Teachers Job Satisfaction in the Implementation of Inclusive Creative Art Education

William Kwabena Nantwi; Harry Barton  Essel; Patrick  Osei-Poku

doi:10.4314/just.v41i2.1565

Dr. William Kwabena Nantwi Department of Creative arts and Design, Offinso College of Education https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6905-0789
Dr. Harry Barton Essel Department of Educational Innovations in Science and Technology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7232-3640
Prof. Patrick Osei-Poku Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4858-0083

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/just.v41i2.1565

Keywords: Job satisfaction, competence, inclusive education, creative arts, teachers’ perception

Abstract

Job satisfaction of teachers and educational administrators are vital to effective implementation

of inclusive Creative Arts curriculum. Teachers’ performance could be influenced by their level of Job satisfaction. However, Creative arts Teachers do not have adequate financial and material

supports for inclusive education. This study examined teachers’ job satisfaction and how it

affects the implementation of inclusive Creative Arts curriculum. In this study, the descriptive

research method with a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire consisting 20 items was used. Census

with disproportionate stratified sampling technique was employed to sample 226 teachers in

Offinso Municipality, Ghana. The study was underpinned by Maslow’s theory of human needs and Herzberg’s Motivation-Hygiene theory which posits that motivation factors in an organization have the potential to generate job satisfaction. The study found that 71.7% of teachers are dissatisfied with their job compensation and 73% are dissatisfied with the available teaching logistics needed for the effective implementation of inclusive Creative Arts curriculum. Teachers’ job satisfaction has an impact on inclusive education for all children. Therefore, the Ministry of Education and Government must provide teachers with improved working conditions, logistics, attractive compensations and work incentives.

Author Biographies

Dr. William Kwabena Nantwi, Department of Creative arts and Design, Offinso College of Education

William K. Nantwi (Ph.D) is an experienced Art Tutor at the Department of Creative arts and Design, Offinso College of Education. He is well versed in teacher education with a demonstrated history of exploring the right pedagogical approaches in Art education. He is skilled in contemporary Art, Art Pedagogy, Public Speaking, and Graphic Design. William is a strong research professional who serves as an Editor for African-British Journal, European Journal of Education Studies, and a member of European Centre for Research Training and Development-UK. He holds Bachelor of Education from the University of Education, Master of Philosophy and a Doctor of Philosophy – PhD focused in Art Education from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Dr. Harry Barton Essel, Department of Educational Innovations in Science and Technology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Harry Barton Essel (PhD) is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Educational Innovations in Science and Technology, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. He also services the Department of Publishing Studies and, Integrated Rural Art and Industry. He was born at Koforidua in the Eastern Region. He had his basic and Junior High School education at Seven Day Adventist Demonstration school (SDA) at Koforidua. He proceeded to Pope John Secondary School - now Pope John Senior High School, where he pursued Visual Art. After his secondary education, he furthered his studies at the Department of Publishing Studies at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology located in the Ashanti region (Kumasi). After his first degree, he had the opportunity to enrol in the Art Education Programme - Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology - where he had his Doctor of Philosophy.

Prof. Patrick Osei-Poku, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Prof. Patrick Osei-Poku (PhD) is an Associate Professor in Art Education and a former Dean of the Faculty of Art. He holds degrees in Ph.D. (Art Education), M.A. (Art Education) P/G Dip. (Art Education) and B.A. (Art, Graphic Design Option) from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana. He teaches Educational/Arts Administration, Evaluation, Tests and Measurements at the graduate level. At the Undergraduate B.Ed Basic Education, he facilitates Supported Teaching in Schools. His research interests include evaluation of educational programmes in the areas of art and technology education. He has published several academic papers in peer reviewed journals and attended workshops, seminars and conferences where papers were read.