Factors influencing colleges of education teachers’ attitudes towards the teaching of values in Ghana

Teachers’ attitudes towards the teaching of values have often been cited as being challenging. This research work was undertaken to investigate into teachers’ attitudes towards the teaching of values in RME in the colleges of education in the Eastern Region of Ghana. The study used sequential explanatory mixed method survey and the sample size of 344 respondents selected, made up of students and tutors from the chosen colleges of education using-stage sampling technique. Questionnaire and interview guide were used to collect data. Deductive and inductive data analyses and interpretation were used in discussing the responses from the respondents. Major findings of the study relating to the factors influencing teachers’ attitudes towards the teaching of values in RME include: formal education, religious affiliation, past experiences, age, emotion, intelligence, socioeconomic status, personality mood, agenda and ethnicity. The conclusion was that formal education, past experiences and religion are the major factors influencing teachers’ attitudes. It was recommended that stakeholders of education take note of these factors and tailor college courses syllabi, religious activities and students’ experiences to contribute positively towards teachers’ attitude formation in teaching of values.