This document discusses a study examining factors that influence teacher job satisfaction and secondary school effectiveness in Nigeria. The study aimed to determine what factors of school facilities, teacher characteristics, and human relations influence teacher job satisfaction. A sample of 512 teachers was surveyed using a 15-item questionnaire to answer 3 research questions on factors of school facilities, teacher characteristics, and human relations that determine teacher job satisfaction. The findings indicated that inadequate classroom environment and school facilities produced negative teacher job satisfaction. It was recommended that school laboratories be better equipped to promote effective teaching.
The implementation of secondary education development plan in tanzaniaAlexander Decker
This study investigated how community secondary school heads in Shinyanga, Tanzania are prepared and supported to implement the Secondary Education Development Plan (SEDP). The study found that many teachers are appointed as heads with little leadership training, and few receive training yearly. Heads feel discontent due to shortages and responsibilities. Some heads implement SEDP without guidelines. The study was limited by its small sample size and recommends further research with a larger sample. It also recommends training deputy heads before promotion and using coaching, mentoring, and networks to support new heads.
School Based Factors Influencing Preschool Teachers Job Performance in Public...paperpublications3
Abstract: Majority of pre-school teachers are leaving their jobs for different professions in recent years. The problem of teacher migration is evident in both developed and developing countries. In Kenya, ECDE teaching profession has not been accorded the same status compared to primary, secondary and tertiary professions. This has led to many ECDE teachers seeking opportunities in other fields for better working environment, pay and even motivation. With this problem in mind, the study sought to establish whether pre-school management style and interpersonal relationships influenced teachers’ job performance in public ECDE centres in Kenya with focus on East Karachuonyo Division, Homa Bay County. All public ECDE centres in Kenya are under the county governments with teachers receiving their pay from the county coffers. The respondents for this study involved preschool teachers and head teachers. Data was collected through questionnaires and interview schedule. The analysis of data was conducted using qualitative and quantitative research methods. The study established that management styles practices in pre-schools affected teachers job performance to a great extent. The study also found out for effective learning to take place, inter-personal relationships need to be developed between teachers, parents, school administrators and pupils. The study recommends that there is need to develop positive interpersonal relationships at the work place to enhance emotional stability and facilitate maintenance of life-work balance and there is a need to sensitize the Schools Board of Management on the rationale of working closely with the pre- schools teachers to enhance their job performance.
Assessment of Prospective Teachers Attitudes towards Teaching Profession: The...iosrjce
Quality education is an indispensable instrument for national development. However the provision of
quality education depends largely on the quality of teachers. Similarly, teacher education programme is
designed to produce teacher with requisite training and sound professional background which requires a
favourable attitude and certain specific competencies. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the
Northwest University, Kano prospective teachers’ attitudes towards profession of teaching. Field of study,
gender and level of study’s influence on their attitude were also examined. A descriptive survey design was
adopted with a sample of 220 prospective teachers selected using a stratified random sampling technique.
Professional Attitude Scale for Prospective Teachers (PASPT) constructed and validated by the researchers was
used to collect data. The data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics and Independent Sample t-test
to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed that prospective teachers have positive
attitude towards the profession. Similarly, asignificant gender difference was observed in their attitudes towards
the profession. However theresults further showed no significant difference in the prospective teachers’
attitudes towards the profession in relation to field of study and level of study.The implication is that,
thisfavourable attitude towards teaching profession will bring about professional competence in the future
practice.The study recommended among others, that further study should be conducted to investigate the factors
responsible for the favourable or unfavourable attitude of prospective teachers towards teaching profession
which will provide an insight on how stakeholders can bring attitudinal change towards the teaching profession.
The document outlines Ram Bahadur Hamal's presentation at the University of Macau Leadership Symposium on June 16, 2019. The presentation covers conceptualizations of teacher leadership, paradigms and models of teacher leadership, teachers' roles inside and outside the classroom, and challenges of transforming teacher leadership. It also defines key terms like head teacher and discusses their roles and responsibilities as school leaders. The presentation discusses head teacher leadership practices and the dimensions of visioning and goal setting, building school culture, supporting learning, cultivating leadership in others, managing resources, and promoting continuous improvement.
Selected Head Teachers Leadership Styles and Their Influence on Pupils Academ...paperpublications3
Abstract: The Kenya Government has invested resources on Free Primary Education in order to improve on the pupil’s academic performance. Despite the high investment in training school heads, the performance in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) in many schools is still low especially in Tindiret Sub-County. This may be attributed to several influences of headteachers leadership styles among other factors. Poor academic performance in some schools has resulted to public outcry, protests by parents. This study investigated the extent to which selected headteachers’ leadership styles influences pupils’ academic performance. The study adopted descriptive research design. The target population comprised of 76 headteachers and 532 teachers in Tindiret Sub-County. Two-self-administered questionnaires were used to obtain data on headteachers’ and teachers’ perceptions on school leadership styles in relation to academic performance. Document analysis of KCPE results gathered information about the school KCPE performance from 2011 to 2014. The results of the study’s findings were that, the autocratic and laissez faire leadership styles had significant negative relationship with school performance in schools. Democratic and transformational leadership styles had significant positive relationship (p<0.05) with academic performance of schools. The study recommends that school head teachers to involve other stakeholders in decision making, they should involve teachers and pupils in setting school targets, they should hold regular meetings and champion the application of transformational leadership ideals.
Administrative Strategies for Motivating Teachers and Students of Agricultura...Premier Publishers
The study identified administrative strategies for motivating teachers and students of agricultural science towards academic performance in Senior Secondary Schools in Abia State. The study was guided by two specific objectives with corresponding research questions and hypothesis. It adopted a survey research design. The target population for the study comprised 780 persons made up of 513 teachers of agricultural science and 267 principals in all the 267 public senior secondary schools. The sample size of the study was 385 persons made up of 225 teachers and 160 school principals. This was determined using Taro Yamane formula (1967). Simple random sampling technique (SRST-without replacement) was used to select the sample size. A researcher-developed structured questionnaire titled: “Administrative Motivation Strategies for Teachers and Students Questionnaire (AMSTSQ)”, validated by 3 experts was used as instrument for data collection. The reliability of AMSTSQ was determined at .87 using Cronbach Alpha Reliability Coefficient Test. Descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation were used to analyze the data collected for the study. Hypotheses were tested at 0.05-level of significance using Independent Sample t Test. The study identified 13 administrative strategies for motivating teachers and 10 administrative strategies for motivating students of Agricultural Science towards academic performance in Senior Secondary Schools. Thus, researchers recommended among others that school administrators should adopt the administrative strategies identified by this study to motivate teachers and students of Agricultural Science for improved academic performances in Senior Secondary Schools in Abia State.
The implementation of secondary education development plan in tanzaniaAlexander Decker
This study investigated how community secondary school heads in Shinyanga, Tanzania are prepared and supported to implement the Secondary Education Development Plan (SEDP). The study found that many teachers are appointed as heads with little leadership training, and few receive training yearly. Heads feel discontent due to shortages and responsibilities. Some heads implement SEDP without guidelines. The study was limited by its small sample size and recommends further research with a larger sample. It also recommends training deputy heads before promotion and using coaching, mentoring, and networks to support new heads.
School Based Factors Influencing Preschool Teachers Job Performance in Public...paperpublications3
Abstract: Majority of pre-school teachers are leaving their jobs for different professions in recent years. The problem of teacher migration is evident in both developed and developing countries. In Kenya, ECDE teaching profession has not been accorded the same status compared to primary, secondary and tertiary professions. This has led to many ECDE teachers seeking opportunities in other fields for better working environment, pay and even motivation. With this problem in mind, the study sought to establish whether pre-school management style and interpersonal relationships influenced teachers’ job performance in public ECDE centres in Kenya with focus on East Karachuonyo Division, Homa Bay County. All public ECDE centres in Kenya are under the county governments with teachers receiving their pay from the county coffers. The respondents for this study involved preschool teachers and head teachers. Data was collected through questionnaires and interview schedule. The analysis of data was conducted using qualitative and quantitative research methods. The study established that management styles practices in pre-schools affected teachers job performance to a great extent. The study also found out for effective learning to take place, inter-personal relationships need to be developed between teachers, parents, school administrators and pupils. The study recommends that there is need to develop positive interpersonal relationships at the work place to enhance emotional stability and facilitate maintenance of life-work balance and there is a need to sensitize the Schools Board of Management on the rationale of working closely with the pre- schools teachers to enhance their job performance.
Assessment of Prospective Teachers Attitudes towards Teaching Profession: The...iosrjce
Quality education is an indispensable instrument for national development. However the provision of
quality education depends largely on the quality of teachers. Similarly, teacher education programme is
designed to produce teacher with requisite training and sound professional background which requires a
favourable attitude and certain specific competencies. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the
Northwest University, Kano prospective teachers’ attitudes towards profession of teaching. Field of study,
gender and level of study’s influence on their attitude were also examined. A descriptive survey design was
adopted with a sample of 220 prospective teachers selected using a stratified random sampling technique.
Professional Attitude Scale for Prospective Teachers (PASPT) constructed and validated by the researchers was
used to collect data. The data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics and Independent Sample t-test
to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. Findings revealed that prospective teachers have positive
attitude towards the profession. Similarly, asignificant gender difference was observed in their attitudes towards
the profession. However theresults further showed no significant difference in the prospective teachers’
attitudes towards the profession in relation to field of study and level of study.The implication is that,
thisfavourable attitude towards teaching profession will bring about professional competence in the future
practice.The study recommended among others, that further study should be conducted to investigate the factors
responsible for the favourable or unfavourable attitude of prospective teachers towards teaching profession
which will provide an insight on how stakeholders can bring attitudinal change towards the teaching profession.
The document outlines Ram Bahadur Hamal's presentation at the University of Macau Leadership Symposium on June 16, 2019. The presentation covers conceptualizations of teacher leadership, paradigms and models of teacher leadership, teachers' roles inside and outside the classroom, and challenges of transforming teacher leadership. It also defines key terms like head teacher and discusses their roles and responsibilities as school leaders. The presentation discusses head teacher leadership practices and the dimensions of visioning and goal setting, building school culture, supporting learning, cultivating leadership in others, managing resources, and promoting continuous improvement.
Selected Head Teachers Leadership Styles and Their Influence on Pupils Academ...paperpublications3
Abstract: The Kenya Government has invested resources on Free Primary Education in order to improve on the pupil’s academic performance. Despite the high investment in training school heads, the performance in Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) in many schools is still low especially in Tindiret Sub-County. This may be attributed to several influences of headteachers leadership styles among other factors. Poor academic performance in some schools has resulted to public outcry, protests by parents. This study investigated the extent to which selected headteachers’ leadership styles influences pupils’ academic performance. The study adopted descriptive research design. The target population comprised of 76 headteachers and 532 teachers in Tindiret Sub-County. Two-self-administered questionnaires were used to obtain data on headteachers’ and teachers’ perceptions on school leadership styles in relation to academic performance. Document analysis of KCPE results gathered information about the school KCPE performance from 2011 to 2014. The results of the study’s findings were that, the autocratic and laissez faire leadership styles had significant negative relationship with school performance in schools. Democratic and transformational leadership styles had significant positive relationship (p<0.05) with academic performance of schools. The study recommends that school head teachers to involve other stakeholders in decision making, they should involve teachers and pupils in setting school targets, they should hold regular meetings and champion the application of transformational leadership ideals.
Administrative Strategies for Motivating Teachers and Students of Agricultura...Premier Publishers
The study identified administrative strategies for motivating teachers and students of agricultural science towards academic performance in Senior Secondary Schools in Abia State. The study was guided by two specific objectives with corresponding research questions and hypothesis. It adopted a survey research design. The target population for the study comprised 780 persons made up of 513 teachers of agricultural science and 267 principals in all the 267 public senior secondary schools. The sample size of the study was 385 persons made up of 225 teachers and 160 school principals. This was determined using Taro Yamane formula (1967). Simple random sampling technique (SRST-without replacement) was used to select the sample size. A researcher-developed structured questionnaire titled: “Administrative Motivation Strategies for Teachers and Students Questionnaire (AMSTSQ)”, validated by 3 experts was used as instrument for data collection. The reliability of AMSTSQ was determined at .87 using Cronbach Alpha Reliability Coefficient Test. Descriptive statistics such as mean and standard deviation were used to analyze the data collected for the study. Hypotheses were tested at 0.05-level of significance using Independent Sample t Test. The study identified 13 administrative strategies for motivating teachers and 10 administrative strategies for motivating students of Agricultural Science towards academic performance in Senior Secondary Schools. Thus, researchers recommended among others that school administrators should adopt the administrative strategies identified by this study to motivate teachers and students of Agricultural Science for improved academic performances in Senior Secondary Schools in Abia State.
This document provides an overview of a study on the development of education in Bidar District, Karnataka, India from 2000 to 2011. It includes the following key points:
1. The introduction outlines the importance of education as an instrument for individual, societal and economic transformation in India since independence in 1947.
2. The need and importance of the study is to understand trends and patterns in educational attainment in Bidar District over the past decade and identify areas for improvement.
3. The objectives of the study are to examine the development of primary, secondary, higher, technical and professional education as well as overall educational progress and gender differences in Bidar District from 2000 to 2011.
This document summarizes a study on a community-based teacher training program in Indonesia. The study aimed to investigate this strategy for improving teacher empowerment and competencies in a sustainable manner. Key findings include:
1) The community-based training program was implemented as a follow-up to a national teacher competency test and was found to successfully increase teacher professionalism, particularly in pedagogical and professional competencies.
2) The training approach involved training teachers locally within their own communities rather than requiring long travel, in order to establish a culture of lifelong learning among teachers.
3) Evaluation found the training quantitatively increased average teacher competency scores by 23.97 points on a 100-point scale
A sociological analysis of lack of stakeholders participation as a major cons...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study on the lack of stakeholder participation as a major factor in low quality education in Pakistan. The study found that inadequate infrastructure, cheating on exams, poor management, lack of teacher commitment and motivation, and parental disinterest all contribute to low stakeholder participation in Pakistan's education system. Factors like poor school environment, lack of awareness about education importance, insufficient teacher training, and teachers' lack of subject knowledge negatively impact student enrollment rates. Improving school administration, reforming education plans, increasing accountability, revising curricula, and boosting education quality could increase stakeholder participation in Pakistan's education sector.
Staff development programmes and secondary school teachers'Alexander Decker
1. The study investigated the influence of staff development programs on secondary school teachers' job performance in Uyo Metropolis, Nigeria.
2. The findings showed that teachers who participated in staff development programs performed better in their job performance in terms of knowledge of subject matter, classroom management, teaching methods, and student evaluation compared to teachers who did not participate.
3. It was recommended that the Ministry of Education and Secondary Education Board should regularly organize training programs for teachers related to subject content, teaching aids, lesson preparation, classroom management, and student evaluation.
Supervision as a Determinant of Public Secondary School Teachers’ Effectivene...iosrjce
The study investigated supervision as a determinant of public secondary school teachers’
effectiveness in Central Senatorial District of Delta State. Seven research questions were raised and answered
and seven hypotheses were formulated and tested to guide the study. The study used the correlational research
design. A sample of 997 teachers was utilized for the study. The research instrument used for data collection
was the questionnaire titled teachers’ supervision and teachers’ effectiveness (TSTE) questionnaire. The data
collected were analyzed using simple percentage for the socio-demographic data and simple regression and
correlation statistics for the research questions and hypotheses. The seven hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level
of significance. The results revealed that there was a significant relationship between teachers’ supervision and
their teaching effectiveness, there was a significant relationship between teachers’ educational qualification and
their teaching effectiveness, and there was a significant relationship between teachers’ teaching experience and
their teaching effectiveness, hence supervision was seen as a vital and critical element of teaching effectiveness.
Principals' quality management skills as determinants of goal attainment in s...SubmissionResearchpa
Globally, education is regarded as an instrument per-excellence for the development of any nation. Nigeria, like other developing countries, needs to combat unemployment, poverty, social ineptitude, scientific and technological backwardness. The paper examined quality management skills adopted by school principals to enhance attainment of secondary education goals in Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State. Two hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. Survey research design was adopted for the study. The 26 principals of public secondary schools in Ahiazu Mbaise LGA constituted the sample for the study using the census approach. An instrument titled: Principals' Quality Management Skills as Determinants of Goal Attainment Questionnaire (PQMSDGAQ) with a reliability coefficients 0.89 was used for data collection. Data was collected and analyzed through the Pearson Product Moment Correlation analysis. The results showed a significant relationship between effective 'instructional supervision, teachers’ performance evaluation and secondary school goal attainment. It was therefore recommended that principals should constantly carry out routine, and periodic instructional supervision and teachers’ performance evaluation to fast track secondary school goal attainment by Stanley U. Nnorom and Oladotun Opeoluwa Olagbaju 2020. Principals’ quality management skills as determinants of goal attainment in secondary schools in Ahiazu Mbaise local government area, Imo state. International Journal on Integrated Education. 3, 10 (Oct. 2020), 87-91. DOI:https://doi.org/10.31149/ijie.v3i10.692 https://journals.researchparks.org/index.php/IJIE/article/view/692/652 https://journals.researchparks.org/index.php/IJIE/article/view/692
The document discusses several challenges facing higher education in India. It notes that while the government has introduced reforms, bills aimed at structural changes are facing issues being implemented. It highlights problems with accessibility, equity, and quality of higher education. Private institutions have grown to meet demand, but privatization also creates new issues. Overall, the challenges reflect needs for improved infrastructure, curriculum innovation, research, and addressing disparities across regions and socioeconomic groups. Government funding limitations mean greater private sector involvement is needed, but the non-profit structure creates financial constraints.
Leading the Instructional Program and its effect on Academic Achievement of s...inventionjournals
ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between instructional program and academic achievement of students in national examinations in public secondary schools in Tinderet sub county Kenya. The objective of this study was: to determine the impact of leading the instructional program on the students’ academic achievement in national examinations. The study was guided by the effective schools model by Lezotte (2010), which states that an effective school is characterized by seven correlates namely: leading the instructional program, focus on school mission, safety and orderliness of schools, expectations for success, home-school relations, frequent monitoring of students progress and opportunity to learn for students. The researcher employed a survey design targeting all the 18 public secondary schools in Tinderet Sub County, all the 18 principals and the 225 teachers. Stratified sampling technique was used to select 10 schools for the study from the total 18 schools in the distinct. The sampled schools were stratified according to the academic performance for the last three years (2011-2013). All the principals of the sampled 10 schools took part in the study. Simple random sampling was used to select 90 teachers (9 teachers from each school selected). The sample size was 100 respondents. Questionnaires and interview guide were used to collect data. The descriptive survey allowed the generation of both qualitative and quantitative data. Quantitative data was analyzed using the descriptive statistics including frequencies and percentages. Pearson product moment correlation coefficient and Anova were used to make inferences. Qualitative data was put under themes consistent with the research objectives. The analyzed data was then presented in form of graphs, pie charts and tables for easy interpretation. Findings from the study showed that, majority of the principals indicated that they always led the instructional program. Majority of the teachers on the other hand indicated that, principals did not always engage in these leadership practices but did engage sometimes. Analysis of variance between principals' and teachers' responses on similar issues indicated that there was a significant difference in the manner teachers and principals were responding to questions. Findings on the effect of leadership practices on academic performance were consistent as the teachers and principals were in agreement that these leadership practices when applied had a positive effect on academic performance. Correlation test however revealed that the effect was weak as indicated by the correlation coefficients which were below 0.5. The study concluded that; leading the instructional program was not being implemented fully. The study recommended that; Implementation of leading the instructional program practices should be effected in schools by all principals. Various stakeholders that is teachers, students, Board of Management and princi
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Humanities and Social Science. IJHSSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Humanities and Social Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
This document discusses a study that investigated the competency needs of principals for effective school
administration in Nigeria. The study aimed to identify the instructional leadership, personnel management, and
financial management skills needed by principals. A survey was administered to 100 principals in secondary schools
in South West Nigeria. The results showed that principals perceived all items as important instructional leadership
and personnel management skills. For financial management skills, raising funds through school fees, government
grants, and community donations were seen as important. The study highlights the need to ensure principals have
the proper competencies to effectively administer schools and improve the poor academic performance of students
in Nigeria.
A comparative study of principals’ administrative effectiveness in public and...Alexander Decker
This study investigated the administrative effectiveness of principals in public and private secondary schools in Ekiti State, Nigeria. The study found a moderate level of administrative effectiveness in public schools, while private schools demonstrated a high level of effectiveness. Specifically, teachers' job performance and students' discipline were higher in private schools compared to public schools. The study also found a significant difference in administrative effectiveness between public and private secondary schools. It recommends that principals in public schools improve their administrative strategies to enhance students' discipline.
- Rural education in India faces many challenges including poor infrastructure, lack of access, financial support and qualified teachers. While enrollment has increased, education quality and attendance rates remain low.
- Issues include not enough schools, girls lacking access, families needing children to work, and higher dropout rates at secondary levels. Urban schools have better resources and advancement than rural schools.
- Recent data shows rural enrollment is high but attendance remains around 73%. While private school attendance is rising, government schools still educate most rural children. Overall, solving India's rural education challenges requires a holistic approach.
This document summarizes research on issues in teaching physical education (PE) in Malaysian schools. It finds that PE faces several challenges, including a lack of qualified PE teachers, with most teachers not having a PE background. Students are often not properly dressed or engaged in PE classes. School administrators frequently prioritize other subjects over PE, using PE periods for academic subjects and not providing adequate training, facilities or equipment for PE. While the Malaysian government recognizes the importance of PE, implementation of the subject remains problematic due to these teacher, student and administrative-related challenges.
Supporting the development of effective teachers a case for the formation of ...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a journal article that advocates for the development of collaborative partnerships between teacher preparation programs and school districts to implement a clinical model for teacher training. It discusses how the medical field's clinical model can be adapted for teacher preparation. The article argues that meaningful clinical experiences that embed teacher candidates in classrooms with expert teachers throughout their training are needed. It also stresses the importance of developing personal mastery and team learning among faculty to successfully shift to a clinical practice model. As an example, the article describes how one university and its partner school districts collected feedback from new teachers and mentors that revealed gaps in traditional teacher preparation and supported implementing a more clinically-based program with embedded practice.
The Effect of Competence and Teacher Certification on Performance of “Vocatio...AJSSMTJournal
This study aims to determine the effect of teacher competency and certification on teacher
performance with motivation as an intervening variable. This research is motivated by the still low competency
of teachers, not all teachers who carry out their tasks well, teachers' motivation is still low, teacher's
performance has not reached the target in SMK Kerinci Regency. The research method with a quantitative
approach with the path analysis method. Data collection techniques with questionnaires, observation and
interviews. The respondents of this study were 53 Vocational High School Teachers in Kerinci Regency. The
sampling method uses the total sampling method in which the entire population in this study is the research
sample. Hypothesis testing was calculated with the IBM Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) program
version 24.0.
The results of this study found that competence has a significant effect on teacher motivation, teacher
certification has a significant effect on teacher motivation, motivation has a significant effect on teacher
performance, competence has a significant effect on teacher performance, teacher certification has a significant
effect on teacher performance, competence has no significant effect on performance with motivation as an
intervening variable, and teacher certification has a significant effect on performance with motivation as an
intervening variable on Vocational High School Teachers in Kerinci Regency.
Poverty of the mind is regarded as poor self-concept or image, a feeling of inadequacy and lack of will to achieve the object of one’s desires. Students who are poor at the mind tend to lack resolute determination and the will to succeed. They are not motivated, they lack unwavering faith in achieving anything worth-while, they are contented in their misery – “little world” and are wishful thinkers.
This document discusses theoretical perspectives on managing disadvantaged schools, using remote indigenous schools as a case study. It begins by introducing the importance of education in Malaysia's development. School administrators play a key role in school success. The document then reviews literature on leadership styles and a conceptual framework for indigenous education. It describes the methodology of interviewing administrators at two indigenous schools. Findings show the administrators prioritize basic skills and have modest performance targets, seeing indigenous students need supportive and encouraging teaching methods tailored to their culture.
Problems in the indian education systemJaslynn joan
The Indian Education system is considered to be one of the best education systems in the world.
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This study investigated the influence of principal's classroom visitation and inspection strategies on teachers' job performance in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. 660 teachers and 3,300 senior secondary students across 232 schools were surveyed. The results of ANOVA analysis indicated that principal's classroom visitation and inspection of lesson notes each significantly influenced teachers' job performance. It is recommended that regular supervision including classroom visitation and inspection of lesson notes be implemented to enhance teachers' performance. The study aims to provide information to help principals improve instructional effectiveness and help teachers contribute to achieving educational goals in Akwa Ibom State.
Inclusive education involving disable students has been applied in several countries including Asian countries. Nevertheless, teachers’ efficacy in implementing inclusive education remains out of sight. This study aims to review systematically the role of teachers’ efficacy in an inclusive education (IE) setting taking place in several Asian countries, particularly in developing countries. The search of e-literature was conducted to identify full-English peer-reviewed articles published since 2004 concerning on teachers’ efficacy in teaching in inclusive programs/schools. The electronic database used were: PsycARTICLES, ERIC, Science Direct, SSCI, Springer Link, and Google Scholar. There were two studies identified using inclusive and exclusive selection criteria in this review. Teachers’ teaching efficacy in inclusive education (IE) in Indonesia and Bangladesh as developing countries in Asia–including efficacy in use inclusive instruction, efficacy in managing behavior, and efficacy in collaboration–was categorized in a good condition although there were small participant in categorize had been used (N=1623 Bangladesh teacher; N=101 Indonesian teacher). Improving the measurement and research on teachers’ efficacy in teaching in an inclusive program/school will require greater investment in arranging several inclusive teachers’ professionalism enhancement and the increase in the number of disable students acquiring their education rights.
February 2016 Real Estate Market Report for The Woodlands, TexasReferred Realty Group
This document contains data and charts summarizing housing market trends in the Houston area from February 2014 to February 2016. It shows that during this period:
- The average sales price per square foot for single-family homes sold fluctuated between around $3,300 to $3,700 but ended 2% higher overall.
- The number of homes listed and sold each month varied but overall listings fell 78% while homes sold declined 36%.
- The months supply of inventory based on homes under contract increased from 5.4 months to 8.1 months, indicating looser market conditions.
This document provides an overview of a study on the development of education in Bidar District, Karnataka, India from 2000 to 2011. It includes the following key points:
1. The introduction outlines the importance of education as an instrument for individual, societal and economic transformation in India since independence in 1947.
2. The need and importance of the study is to understand trends and patterns in educational attainment in Bidar District over the past decade and identify areas for improvement.
3. The objectives of the study are to examine the development of primary, secondary, higher, technical and professional education as well as overall educational progress and gender differences in Bidar District from 2000 to 2011.
This document summarizes a study on a community-based teacher training program in Indonesia. The study aimed to investigate this strategy for improving teacher empowerment and competencies in a sustainable manner. Key findings include:
1) The community-based training program was implemented as a follow-up to a national teacher competency test and was found to successfully increase teacher professionalism, particularly in pedagogical and professional competencies.
2) The training approach involved training teachers locally within their own communities rather than requiring long travel, in order to establish a culture of lifelong learning among teachers.
3) Evaluation found the training quantitatively increased average teacher competency scores by 23.97 points on a 100-point scale
A sociological analysis of lack of stakeholders participation as a major cons...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study on the lack of stakeholder participation as a major factor in low quality education in Pakistan. The study found that inadequate infrastructure, cheating on exams, poor management, lack of teacher commitment and motivation, and parental disinterest all contribute to low stakeholder participation in Pakistan's education system. Factors like poor school environment, lack of awareness about education importance, insufficient teacher training, and teachers' lack of subject knowledge negatively impact student enrollment rates. Improving school administration, reforming education plans, increasing accountability, revising curricula, and boosting education quality could increase stakeholder participation in Pakistan's education sector.
Staff development programmes and secondary school teachers'Alexander Decker
1. The study investigated the influence of staff development programs on secondary school teachers' job performance in Uyo Metropolis, Nigeria.
2. The findings showed that teachers who participated in staff development programs performed better in their job performance in terms of knowledge of subject matter, classroom management, teaching methods, and student evaluation compared to teachers who did not participate.
3. It was recommended that the Ministry of Education and Secondary Education Board should regularly organize training programs for teachers related to subject content, teaching aids, lesson preparation, classroom management, and student evaluation.
Supervision as a Determinant of Public Secondary School Teachers’ Effectivene...iosrjce
The study investigated supervision as a determinant of public secondary school teachers’
effectiveness in Central Senatorial District of Delta State. Seven research questions were raised and answered
and seven hypotheses were formulated and tested to guide the study. The study used the correlational research
design. A sample of 997 teachers was utilized for the study. The research instrument used for data collection
was the questionnaire titled teachers’ supervision and teachers’ effectiveness (TSTE) questionnaire. The data
collected were analyzed using simple percentage for the socio-demographic data and simple regression and
correlation statistics for the research questions and hypotheses. The seven hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level
of significance. The results revealed that there was a significant relationship between teachers’ supervision and
their teaching effectiveness, there was a significant relationship between teachers’ educational qualification and
their teaching effectiveness, and there was a significant relationship between teachers’ teaching experience and
their teaching effectiveness, hence supervision was seen as a vital and critical element of teaching effectiveness.
Principals' quality management skills as determinants of goal attainment in s...SubmissionResearchpa
Globally, education is regarded as an instrument per-excellence for the development of any nation. Nigeria, like other developing countries, needs to combat unemployment, poverty, social ineptitude, scientific and technological backwardness. The paper examined quality management skills adopted by school principals to enhance attainment of secondary education goals in Ahiazu Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State. Two hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. Survey research design was adopted for the study. The 26 principals of public secondary schools in Ahiazu Mbaise LGA constituted the sample for the study using the census approach. An instrument titled: Principals' Quality Management Skills as Determinants of Goal Attainment Questionnaire (PQMSDGAQ) with a reliability coefficients 0.89 was used for data collection. Data was collected and analyzed through the Pearson Product Moment Correlation analysis. The results showed a significant relationship between effective 'instructional supervision, teachers’ performance evaluation and secondary school goal attainment. It was therefore recommended that principals should constantly carry out routine, and periodic instructional supervision and teachers’ performance evaluation to fast track secondary school goal attainment by Stanley U. Nnorom and Oladotun Opeoluwa Olagbaju 2020. Principals’ quality management skills as determinants of goal attainment in secondary schools in Ahiazu Mbaise local government area, Imo state. International Journal on Integrated Education. 3, 10 (Oct. 2020), 87-91. DOI:https://doi.org/10.31149/ijie.v3i10.692 https://journals.researchparks.org/index.php/IJIE/article/view/692/652 https://journals.researchparks.org/index.php/IJIE/article/view/692
The document discusses several challenges facing higher education in India. It notes that while the government has introduced reforms, bills aimed at structural changes are facing issues being implemented. It highlights problems with accessibility, equity, and quality of higher education. Private institutions have grown to meet demand, but privatization also creates new issues. Overall, the challenges reflect needs for improved infrastructure, curriculum innovation, research, and addressing disparities across regions and socioeconomic groups. Government funding limitations mean greater private sector involvement is needed, but the non-profit structure creates financial constraints.
Leading the Instructional Program and its effect on Academic Achievement of s...inventionjournals
ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between instructional program and academic achievement of students in national examinations in public secondary schools in Tinderet sub county Kenya. The objective of this study was: to determine the impact of leading the instructional program on the students’ academic achievement in national examinations. The study was guided by the effective schools model by Lezotte (2010), which states that an effective school is characterized by seven correlates namely: leading the instructional program, focus on school mission, safety and orderliness of schools, expectations for success, home-school relations, frequent monitoring of students progress and opportunity to learn for students. The researcher employed a survey design targeting all the 18 public secondary schools in Tinderet Sub County, all the 18 principals and the 225 teachers. Stratified sampling technique was used to select 10 schools for the study from the total 18 schools in the distinct. The sampled schools were stratified according to the academic performance for the last three years (2011-2013). All the principals of the sampled 10 schools took part in the study. Simple random sampling was used to select 90 teachers (9 teachers from each school selected). The sample size was 100 respondents. Questionnaires and interview guide were used to collect data. The descriptive survey allowed the generation of both qualitative and quantitative data. Quantitative data was analyzed using the descriptive statistics including frequencies and percentages. Pearson product moment correlation coefficient and Anova were used to make inferences. Qualitative data was put under themes consistent with the research objectives. The analyzed data was then presented in form of graphs, pie charts and tables for easy interpretation. Findings from the study showed that, majority of the principals indicated that they always led the instructional program. Majority of the teachers on the other hand indicated that, principals did not always engage in these leadership practices but did engage sometimes. Analysis of variance between principals' and teachers' responses on similar issues indicated that there was a significant difference in the manner teachers and principals were responding to questions. Findings on the effect of leadership practices on academic performance were consistent as the teachers and principals were in agreement that these leadership practices when applied had a positive effect on academic performance. Correlation test however revealed that the effect was weak as indicated by the correlation coefficients which were below 0.5. The study concluded that; leading the instructional program was not being implemented fully. The study recommended that; Implementation of leading the instructional program practices should be effected in schools by all principals. Various stakeholders that is teachers, students, Board of Management and princi
International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention (IJHSSI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Humanities and Social Science. IJHSSI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Humanities and Social Science, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
This document discusses a study that investigated the competency needs of principals for effective school
administration in Nigeria. The study aimed to identify the instructional leadership, personnel management, and
financial management skills needed by principals. A survey was administered to 100 principals in secondary schools
in South West Nigeria. The results showed that principals perceived all items as important instructional leadership
and personnel management skills. For financial management skills, raising funds through school fees, government
grants, and community donations were seen as important. The study highlights the need to ensure principals have
the proper competencies to effectively administer schools and improve the poor academic performance of students
in Nigeria.
A comparative study of principals’ administrative effectiveness in public and...Alexander Decker
This study investigated the administrative effectiveness of principals in public and private secondary schools in Ekiti State, Nigeria. The study found a moderate level of administrative effectiveness in public schools, while private schools demonstrated a high level of effectiveness. Specifically, teachers' job performance and students' discipline were higher in private schools compared to public schools. The study also found a significant difference in administrative effectiveness between public and private secondary schools. It recommends that principals in public schools improve their administrative strategies to enhance students' discipline.
- Rural education in India faces many challenges including poor infrastructure, lack of access, financial support and qualified teachers. While enrollment has increased, education quality and attendance rates remain low.
- Issues include not enough schools, girls lacking access, families needing children to work, and higher dropout rates at secondary levels. Urban schools have better resources and advancement than rural schools.
- Recent data shows rural enrollment is high but attendance remains around 73%. While private school attendance is rising, government schools still educate most rural children. Overall, solving India's rural education challenges requires a holistic approach.
This document summarizes research on issues in teaching physical education (PE) in Malaysian schools. It finds that PE faces several challenges, including a lack of qualified PE teachers, with most teachers not having a PE background. Students are often not properly dressed or engaged in PE classes. School administrators frequently prioritize other subjects over PE, using PE periods for academic subjects and not providing adequate training, facilities or equipment for PE. While the Malaysian government recognizes the importance of PE, implementation of the subject remains problematic due to these teacher, student and administrative-related challenges.
Supporting the development of effective teachers a case for the formation of ...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a journal article that advocates for the development of collaborative partnerships between teacher preparation programs and school districts to implement a clinical model for teacher training. It discusses how the medical field's clinical model can be adapted for teacher preparation. The article argues that meaningful clinical experiences that embed teacher candidates in classrooms with expert teachers throughout their training are needed. It also stresses the importance of developing personal mastery and team learning among faculty to successfully shift to a clinical practice model. As an example, the article describes how one university and its partner school districts collected feedback from new teachers and mentors that revealed gaps in traditional teacher preparation and supported implementing a more clinically-based program with embedded practice.
The Effect of Competence and Teacher Certification on Performance of “Vocatio...AJSSMTJournal
This study aims to determine the effect of teacher competency and certification on teacher
performance with motivation as an intervening variable. This research is motivated by the still low competency
of teachers, not all teachers who carry out their tasks well, teachers' motivation is still low, teacher's
performance has not reached the target in SMK Kerinci Regency. The research method with a quantitative
approach with the path analysis method. Data collection techniques with questionnaires, observation and
interviews. The respondents of this study were 53 Vocational High School Teachers in Kerinci Regency. The
sampling method uses the total sampling method in which the entire population in this study is the research
sample. Hypothesis testing was calculated with the IBM Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) program
version 24.0.
The results of this study found that competence has a significant effect on teacher motivation, teacher
certification has a significant effect on teacher motivation, motivation has a significant effect on teacher
performance, competence has a significant effect on teacher performance, teacher certification has a significant
effect on teacher performance, competence has no significant effect on performance with motivation as an
intervening variable, and teacher certification has a significant effect on performance with motivation as an
intervening variable on Vocational High School Teachers in Kerinci Regency.
Poverty of the mind is regarded as poor self-concept or image, a feeling of inadequacy and lack of will to achieve the object of one’s desires. Students who are poor at the mind tend to lack resolute determination and the will to succeed. They are not motivated, they lack unwavering faith in achieving anything worth-while, they are contented in their misery – “little world” and are wishful thinkers.
This document discusses theoretical perspectives on managing disadvantaged schools, using remote indigenous schools as a case study. It begins by introducing the importance of education in Malaysia's development. School administrators play a key role in school success. The document then reviews literature on leadership styles and a conceptual framework for indigenous education. It describes the methodology of interviewing administrators at two indigenous schools. Findings show the administrators prioritize basic skills and have modest performance targets, seeing indigenous students need supportive and encouraging teaching methods tailored to their culture.
Problems in the indian education systemJaslynn joan
The Indian Education system is considered to be one of the best education systems in the world.
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This study investigated the influence of principal's classroom visitation and inspection strategies on teachers' job performance in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. 660 teachers and 3,300 senior secondary students across 232 schools were surveyed. The results of ANOVA analysis indicated that principal's classroom visitation and inspection of lesson notes each significantly influenced teachers' job performance. It is recommended that regular supervision including classroom visitation and inspection of lesson notes be implemented to enhance teachers' performance. The study aims to provide information to help principals improve instructional effectiveness and help teachers contribute to achieving educational goals in Akwa Ibom State.
Inclusive education involving disable students has been applied in several countries including Asian countries. Nevertheless, teachers’ efficacy in implementing inclusive education remains out of sight. This study aims to review systematically the role of teachers’ efficacy in an inclusive education (IE) setting taking place in several Asian countries, particularly in developing countries. The search of e-literature was conducted to identify full-English peer-reviewed articles published since 2004 concerning on teachers’ efficacy in teaching in inclusive programs/schools. The electronic database used were: PsycARTICLES, ERIC, Science Direct, SSCI, Springer Link, and Google Scholar. There were two studies identified using inclusive and exclusive selection criteria in this review. Teachers’ teaching efficacy in inclusive education (IE) in Indonesia and Bangladesh as developing countries in Asia–including efficacy in use inclusive instruction, efficacy in managing behavior, and efficacy in collaboration–was categorized in a good condition although there were small participant in categorize had been used (N=1623 Bangladesh teacher; N=101 Indonesian teacher). Improving the measurement and research on teachers’ efficacy in teaching in an inclusive program/school will require greater investment in arranging several inclusive teachers’ professionalism enhancement and the increase in the number of disable students acquiring their education rights.
February 2016 Real Estate Market Report for The Woodlands, TexasReferred Realty Group
This document contains data and charts summarizing housing market trends in the Houston area from February 2014 to February 2016. It shows that during this period:
- The average sales price per square foot for single-family homes sold fluctuated between around $3,300 to $3,700 but ended 2% higher overall.
- The number of homes listed and sold each month varied but overall listings fell 78% while homes sold declined 36%.
- The months supply of inventory based on homes under contract increased from 5.4 months to 8.1 months, indicating looser market conditions.
The document provides market data and analysis for the Houston real estate market from May 2013 through May 2015. It includes information on average sales prices per square foot for properties listed, under contract, and sold. It also shows the number of properties listed, under contract, expired, and sold each month. The data indicates that while prices per square foot have increased over the past two years, the number of properties sold has declined slightly in that same period.
The document provides market data and statistics on housing in the Houston area from June 2013 to June 2015. It includes charts showing the average sales price per square foot for single-family homes that were for sale and sold over time, as well as the months of inventory based on units under contract. Additional charts show the number of units that were for sale, under contract, and sold monthly, and the average number of days on the market for each category over the two-year period. The data indicates that while prices fluctuated monthly, overall the average sales price increased about 9% from June 2013 to June 2015.
This document contains market data and statistics for the Houston housing market from April 2014 through April 2016. It includes charts showing trends in average home prices per square foot for properties listed, under contract, and sold. It also tracks numbers of properties by status (listed, under contract, sold, expired) and their average days on market over this time period. Overall, it finds that while home prices increased slightly, total inventory decreased significantly, with the months supply of inventory also declining steadily over the past two years.
- The document analyzes housing market dynamics in the Houston area from January 2014 through January 2016, including data on inventory levels, average prices, days on market, and sales volumes. It provides monthly charts and statistics for properties listed, under contract, sold, and other key indicators.
- Inventory levels of homes for sale increased over the two-year period while the number of homes sold declined, indicating that supply was outpacing demand. The average sales price remained relatively stable but increased slightly from 2014 to 2016.
- A comparison of January 2015 to January 2016 shows that while the number of homes listed and under contract rose slightly, the number of homes sold decreased, suggesting that the housing market remained balanced but demand was softening
The housing market in the area covered by Referred Realty Group has remained relatively stable over the past two years. The median home price for properties sold was $395,000 in November 2015, similar to the median over the previous year. The number of properties sold was 114 in November 2015, consistent with monthly sales in the range of 100-150 over the past 24 months. The months' supply of inventory, a measure of market balance, was 6.5 months in November 2015, within the balanced range of 5-7 months for the local market.
The document provides market trend data for single-family homes in the Houston area from July 2013 through July 2015. It shows that over this period:
- The average price per square foot for homes sold increased by 3.56% or $12.13, from $3,416 to $3,528.
- The number of homes for sale decreased by 9.17% or 85 units, from 973 to 888, while the number of homes sold decreased by 4.29% or 31 units from 724 to 693.
- The months supply of inventory based on homes under contract increased from 2.84 months to 3.56 months over the two year period.
- The document provides market data and statistics for the Houston housing market from May 2014 through May 2016. It includes information on average home prices, number of homes listed/sold/under contract, and months of supply.
- Over the two-year period, average home prices increased overall but fluctuated month-to-month, while the number of homes listed/sold generally declined with some monthly variability.
- The months of supply, a measure of market balance, remained relatively stable between 2-3 months over the period analyzed.
The document provides market data for the Houston housing market from June 2014 through June 2016. It shows that during this period:
- The number of single-family homes listed for sale decreased by 37 units (from 1,374 to 1,337) while the number of homes sold decreased by 3.6% (from 222 to 214).
- The number of homes under contract increased from 291 in June 2015 to 292 in June 2016, while the average days on market for homes sold decreased from 15047 to 149.
This document provides information about summer camps and programs offered by The Woodlands Township Recreation Center in Texas. It lists over 30 camps and programs for children and adults in areas like swimming, tennis, fitness, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). Registration for most summer programs begins on April 1st and camps generally run weekly from June to August. The recreation center provides information on registering online, by phone, or in person.
- Housing supply increased over the past year with 975 properties currently for sale, up from 694 in February 2014. The number of properties sold decreased from 188 to 127 over this period.
- Currently there are 218 properties under contract, higher than the 144 under contract in February 2014.
- Overall, total housing units (properties for sale, under contract, and sold) increased from 926 to 1,320 over the past year between February 2014 and February 2015.
- Housing market trends in the Houston area from January 2013 to January 2015 are analyzed using data on average home prices, inventory levels, and number of homes sold, listed, and under contract each month.
- The average price per square foot for homes sold increased 23.45% over the two year period while inventory levels, measured by months of supply, declined from 3.6 to 5.4 months.
- The number of homes listed on the market decreased 43.6% from January 2013 to January 2015 while the number of homes sold declined 30.63% and homes under contract dropped 76.94% over the same period.
October 2015
- The average home price per square foot for homes currently for sale was $3,590, while the average price per square foot for homes sold was $3,043.
- The number of homes currently for sale was 1,310, down from 1,048 in October 2014. The number of homes sold was 154, down from 165 during the same period last year.
- The months supply of inventory based on under contract homes was 5.4 months, up from the 5.1 month supply in October 2014.
- The document provides market data and statistics on housing prices, number of listings, sales, and inventory in the Houston area real estate market from September 2014 to September 2016. It shows that over this period, average home prices per square foot declined slightly while housing supply increased. The number of homes sold fluctuated each month but was down overall from August 2015 levels. The months of inventory also increased slightly, indicating that housing demand was not quite keeping up with available supply.
This document discusses a study examining factors that determine teacher job satisfaction for secondary school effectiveness in Nigeria. It begins with background information on the important role of teachers and issues affecting the profession. The study aimed to identify factors of school facilities, teacher characteristics, and human relations that influence job satisfaction. Results found that well-ventilated classrooms positively impacted satisfaction, while inadequate facilities, resources, and professional development opportunities negatively impacted it. Satisfied teachers were found to be qualified, experienced, and engaged in continuous learning and professional meetings. Positive relationships with principals and involvement in school affairs also increased satisfaction. The discussion concluded that improving classroom environments, resources, and teacher-principal relationships could promote more effective schools through higher job satisfaction.
- Housing supply and demand in the Houston area was analyzed from March 2014 to March 2016. During this period, the number of properties for sale decreased by 38%, while the number of properties sold decreased by 27.9%. The number of properties under contract increased slightly by 3.9%.
- The average sales price per square foot for single-family homes increased over the period. The average price per square foot for homes sold rose 5.61% and for homes for sale rose 10.62%.
- The months supply of inventory, which measures how long it would take to deplete existing for sale inventory based on the current sales rate, increased from 6.13 months to 147.22 months over the period analyzed.
The document provides market data and statistics on housing in the Houston area from July 2014 through July 2016. It includes charts showing trends in average sales price per square foot for single-family homes, numbers of homes listed, under contract, and sold, and months of supply based on units under contract. Overall, the data shows that over the two-year period average home prices increased slightly while inventory levels fluctuated between moderate and tight depending on the month.
This study investigated factors that determine teacher job satisfaction in secondary schools in ABA Education Zone, South-East Nigeria. The researchers surveyed 512 teachers to identify factors related to school facilities, teacher characteristics, and human relations that influence job satisfaction. They found that teachers were less satisfied with advancement opportunities, compensation, supervision, human relations, and working conditions. Specifically, inadequate classroom environments and school facilities negatively impacted job satisfaction. The researchers recommended equipping school laboratories to improve science teaching and promote effective teacher job satisfaction.
An evaluation of teaching practice performance among regular and sandwich stu...Alexander Decker
This study evaluated the teaching practice performance of regular and sandwich student teachers in Ekiti State, Nigeria. The researchers collected data from 100 regular students and 80 sandwich students using questionnaires and student performance evaluations. Their findings showed there was a significant difference in performance between the two groups, with regular students outperforming sandwich students. However, both groups had similar levels of preparation prior to their teaching practice. The researchers concluded pre-service teacher education programs need to adequately prepare all students for the challenges of teaching, and support is needed for both pre-service and in-service teachers.
Meeting demands of vision 2030 and globalisation some reforms and innovations...Alexander Decker
The document discusses reforms needed in Kenya's curriculum to meet the demands of Vision 2030 and enable Kenya to compete globally. It notes that Kenya's current education system produces graduates lacking in skills like problem-solving, logical thinking and basic math. The curriculum is overly focused on exams and memorization. Reforms are needed to the curriculum, teaching methods, and teacher education to develop more innovative, creative thinking in students. Key reforms proposed include incorporating more inquiry-based, student-centered learning; focusing on skills like programming, problem-solving and statistics; and making teacher education more practical and grounded in teaching practice. The goal is for Kenya to produce graduates that can address societal issues and compete internationally.
Mathematics Teachers Motivation, a Veritable Tool for Employment Generation a...iosrjce
This document discusses ways to motivate mathematics teachers in Nigeria to help generate employment and promote sustainability. It argues that teachers are key to achieving educational goals and realizing national development plans. However, teachers' motivation has declined due to issues like poor salaries and working conditions. The document recommends motivating teachers through provision of technology and laboratories, opportunities for professional development like training programs, and improved compensation. If teachers are properly motivated, they can help students gain skills needed for the job market and support Nigeria's goals of reducing poverty and promoting entrepreneurship.
Assessment of attitude of education students towards teaching practice in na...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that assessed the attitudes of education students towards teaching practice at Nasarawa State University Keffi in Nigeria. The study found that (1) students generally showed a positive attitude towards teaching practice, but (2) female students showed a more positive attitude than male students. It also identified several problems hindering effective teaching practice. The study concluded that adopting strategies to improve student attitudes could have a positive impact, and recommended establishing a micro-teaching laboratory to better prepare students for practical experience before sending them to schools.
This document provides background information and outlines the scope of a proposed thesis that will investigate the lived experiences of neophyte (new) school heads in Leyte, Philippines. The study aims to understand the challenges faced by new school administrators and how they cope. It will interview heads from 4 schools who have served 2-5 years. The theoretical frameworks of symbolic interactionism and organizational adaptation theory will be used. The significance of the study is that it could help DepEd and other stakeholders better support new school leaders in managing schools.
The import of professional development programmes for primary school teachers...SubmissionResearchpa
The paper discussed the import of professional development programmes for primary school teachers in Nigeria. It highlighted the relevance of the primary school teacher; effective development programmes for them in relation to their teaching competences; the primary education in Nigeria, its functions and challenges confronting it; challenges facing primary school teachers. The paper further explored the objectives and forms of teachers’ development and barriers to effective teacher development programmes in Nigeria. It concluded that Mechanisms for effective teachers’ professional development should be put in place by stakeholders on a regular basis; as this is tantamount to enhancing teachers’ teaching competences and that teachers at the primary schools need regular onthe-job professional development programmes. A number of recommendations were articulated to ensure continuous and effective teachers development for practicing primary school teachers in Nigeria. by Osiesi Mensah Prince 2020. The import of professional development programmes for primary school teachers in Nigeria. International Journal on Integrated Education. 3, 7 (Jul. 2020), 111-118. DOI:https://doi.org/10.31149/ijie.v3i7.507. https://journals.researchparks.org/index.php/IJIE/article/view/507/484 https://journals.researchparks.org/index.php/IJIE/article/view/507
Difficulty levels of topics in the new senior secondary school mathematics cu...Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that examined mathematics teachers' perceptions of difficulty levels of topics in Nigeria's new senior secondary school mathematics curriculum. The study found:
1) Teachers perceived newly added topics like modular arithmetic, coordinate geometry, differentiation, and integration as very difficult. Existing topics were mostly perceived as easy or averagely difficult.
2) There were no significant differences found in perceived difficulty based on teachers' gender, academic qualifications, professional qualifications, or years of experience.
3) It was recommended that teachers be provided training through workshops and seminars on the new topics, as well as relevant teaching materials to help them effectively teach the revised curriculum.
The role of school board, school heads and parent teachers association in the...Alexander Decker
This document discusses the role of school boards, school heads, and parent-teacher associations in the effective management of public schools in Nigeria. It presents results from a study that examined the relationship between these groups and school management operations. The key findings were:
1) The role of school boards was found to have no significant relationship with school management systems.
2) The controlling functions of school heads were found to have a significant relationship with school management systems.
3) School heads were found to have no relationship with the management systems of secondary schools.
4) Parent-teacher associations were found to have a significant influence on school management operations.
Peter Kiio Manundu1
, Dr. Janet Mulwa2
, Dr. Rose Mwanza
Abstract: This study sought to investigate the influence of delegation of duties as a principal’s motivational practice
on teacher retention in public secondary schools in Kamukunji sub county, Nairobi County, Kenya. The study
objective sought to determine the influence of delegation of duties on teacher retention in public secondary schools
in Kamukunji Sub-County. Descriptive survey research design was used in the study. The target population
consisted of all the 8 secondary schools principals and all the 235 teachers from Kamukunji Sub-county from
which a sample of 7 principals and 67 teachers was selected using census sampling and proportionate stratified
sampling techniques and simple random sampling. Questionnaires were used as data collection tools. Reliability
was tested using the test-retest technique to determine the degree to which test scores were consistent. The data
was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings from quantitative data were presented in cross tabulation
tables, pie charts and bar graphs. Qualitative data was analysed qualitatively by organizing data into themes as
per the objectives of the study and the findings were presented in a narrative form. The study found that
delegation of duties had significant influence on teacher retention in public secondary schools in Kamukunji SubCounty, Nairobi County, Kenya. The study observed that all the school principals 100% and 91.0% of the teachers
agreed that delegation of duties provides teachers the ability to learn and develop new skills. This means that
delegation of duties significantly influences teacher retention. The study concluded that delegation of duties allows
teachers to acquire and develop new skills, as well as build trust and increase communication between them. The
study recommends that the administration of the school should make an attempt to allocate responsibility roles to
teachers as early as possible and allow them to gain the requisite experience.
Keywords: Delegation of duties, Teacher retention, Motivational practice.
Colleges of education graduates a panacea to middle level manpowerAlexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that investigated the role of graduates from colleges of education in supplying teachers in Nigerian schools. The study found that stakeholders such as school heads, education ministry officials, and private school owners strongly preferred hiring college of education graduates over other teachers. College graduates were seen as more disciplined and dedicated. Their job performance, especially their pedagogical skills, was viewed as outstanding. The document recommends expanding college facilities, extending teacher training programs, and periodically updating college curricula to further strengthen the role of colleges of education in developing quality teachers for Nigeria's education system.
This document summarizes a research paper about job satisfaction among primary school teachers in rural northwest China. It examines factors that contribute to teacher satisfaction such as community resources, school environment, and teacher characteristics. The researchers hypothesize that teachers are more satisfied in communities with greater economic resources and less remote locations. They also hypothesize that teachers are more satisfied in schools with better resources, larger size, opportunities for advancement, lighter workloads, and experienced leadership. Younger, male, unmarried teachers and those with more education may be less satisfied, while teachers more similar to the local community may be more satisfied. The study uses survey data from rural Gansu province, one of China's poorest areas, to analyze teacher job satisfaction.
Teachers' Capacity Building And Productivity in Secondary Schools in Ondo Nor...CSCJournals
The stakeholders in the education sector has been persistent in expressing concern about the dwindling quality of secondary education in Nigeria, which seems to be attributed to the perceived inadequacies in teachers’ capacity building and productivity. This study therefore investigated the level of teachers’ capacity building and determined its implication on teachers’ productivity in secondary schools in Ondo North Senatorial District of Ondo State, Nigeria. Descriptive research design of the survey type was adopted. The sample comprised 30 principals and 600 teachers randomly selected from 30 public secondary schools. Data were collected using two research instruments titled Teachers’ Capacity Building Questionnaire (TCBQ) and Teachers’ Productivity Questionnaire (TPQ). Two research questions were raised and one hypothesis was formulated. Research questions were analyzed using frequency count and percentage while the hypothesis was tested using Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) at 0.05 level of significance. Results revealed that there was a significant relationship between capacity building and teachers’ productivity [r-cal=0.606, p<0.05]; It was concluded that in spite of the inadequacies in capacity building, teachers maintained high level of productivity possibly due to their strong commitment to professional duties. However, teachers are still faced with the challenges of excess workloads, large class size and shortage of instructional materials. It is recommended that the State Government should employ adequate number of qualified teachers to ensure manageable workloads and improve classroom management; the State Ministry of Education and other relevant stakeholders in the education sector should provide adequate instructional materials and step up efforts in organizing periodic capacity training workshops and seminars based on the professional needs assessment to update teachers’ knowledge and skills in instructional best practices to improve productivity in secondary schools.
Curriculum development and teaching methodology forAlexander Decker
This document summarizes a study on curriculum development and teaching methodology for effective learning in secondary schools in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. The study aimed to identify problems in curriculum distribution, factors affecting curriculum development and teaching, and the role of teachers and funding. A questionnaire was administered to 200 teachers and 40 education officers. The findings showed key problems as lack of teacher access to curricula, underproduction of curricula, and inadequate rural teacher information. Factors identified were use of inefficient writers, frequent reviews, and limited writing hours. The roles of teachers included classroom planning, student counseling, and creating instructional materials. Problems with funding included diversion of funds, delayed releases, and irregular management. No significant gender
Curriculum development and teaching methodology forAlexander Decker
This document summarizes a study on curriculum development and teaching methodology for effective learning in secondary schools in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. The study aimed to identify problems in curriculum distribution, factors affecting curriculum development and teaching, and the role of teachers and funding. A questionnaire was administered to 200 teachers and 40 education officers. The findings showed key problems as lack of teacher access to curricula, underproduction of curricula, and inadequate rural teacher information. Factors identified were use of inefficient writers and editors, frequent curriculum reviews, and insufficient time. The roles of teachers included classroom instruction planning, student counseling, and creating teaching materials. Problems with funding included diversion of funds, delayed releases, and irregular management. No
The challenges of indigenous schools as perceived by school administratorsNorwaliza Abdul Wahab
Abstract. This study discusses the challenges facing by Indigenous school administrators towards the schools and education of ‘Orang Asli’ (indigenous) students. This case study was carried out regarding to the problems related to the role played by school administrators that give implications for the quality of Orang Asli education. Two primary school administrators involved in the semi-structured interview to answer the focused questions on seven modified aspects of GPILSEO Model. The interview was audio-taped, transcribed and checked for content based on predetermined themes. The findings showed that school administrators have moderate targets in improving the achievements of Orang Asli students, encouraging fun method of teaching and learning, and stated the equipments needed by the school were sufficient but in a sorry state. The findings also showed they carried out assessments for teachers and students as scheduled and helped to distribute assistance from government in the forms of money and materials to the students. The final finding showed that the school administrators and their teacher were highly committed in managing the school of Orang Asli. This gives a major implication that the school administrators should play a role as an agent planning to increase the academic achievement of Orang Asli students in education.
Keywords: school administrators, indigenous students, Indigenous education, pedagogy, Orang Asli
The import of professional development programmes for primary school teachers...SubmissionResearchpa
The paper discussed the import of professional development programmes for primary school teachers in Nigeria. It highlighted the relevance of the primary school teacher; effective development programmes for them in relation to their teaching competences; the primary education in Nigeria, its functions and challenges confronting it; challenges facing primary school teachers. The paper further explored the objectives and forms of teachers’ development and barriers to effective teacher development programmes in Nigeria. It concluded that Mechanisms for effective teachers’ professional development should be put in place by stakeholders on a regular basis; as this is tantamount to enhancing teachers’ teaching competences and that teachers at the primary schools need regular on-the-job professional development programmes. A number of recommendations were articulated to ensure continuous and effective teachers development for practicing primary school teachers in Nigeria by OSIESI Mensah Prince 2020. The import of professional development programmes for primary school teachers in Nigeria. International Journal on Integrated Education. 3, 10 (Oct. 2020), 48-55. DOI:https://doi.org/10.31149/ijie.v3i10.677 https://journals.researchparks.org/index.php/IJIE/article/view/677/639 https://journals.researchparks.org/index.php/IJIE/article/view/677
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Teacher Job Satisfaction for Secondary School Effectiveness in
ABA Education Zone, South-East Nigeria
Abraham, Nath. M.1,*
, Ememe, Ogbonna Nwuju1
& Egu, Rosemary Hannah N.1
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Department of Educational Management, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
*Corresponding author: Department of Educational Management, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt,
Nigeria. Tel: 234-803-340-9364 E-mail: nathabraham@yahoo.com
Received: May 7, 2012 Accepted: May 30, 2012 Online Published: November 15, 2012
doi:10.5430/jct.v1n2p1 URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5430/jct.v1n2p1
Abstract
This paper examines teacher job satisfaction for secondary school effectiveness. It was a descriptive survey. A
sample of 512 teachers emerged from a population of 1280 representing 40% of the entire population. A 2-part,
15-item, 4-point scale instrument was used to generate data for answering 3 research questions. The instrument was
validated by a team of experts in the Department of Educational Management, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria;
and a reliability value of 0.83 established. The researchers distributed and retrieved the instrument. Mean was used to
answer the research question. The findings included among others that the classrooms are well ventilated and
concluded that inadequate classroom environment and school facilities produced negative teacher job satisfaction
and recommended among others that school laboratory should be well equipped to make science teaching more
practical and promote effective teacher job satisfaction.
Keywords: Teacher; Job Satisfaction; Secondary School; Effectiveness
The Background
Before now in Nigeria, teachers were highly regarded in the society. The society saw them as stores of
knowledge; role models and they settled disputes in the community. The society depended on teachers for the
discipline of the youths as well as their moral and academic development. Teachers then served in very powerful
committees in the community because they were sources of wisdom and knowledge.
This role has not changed even though the society’s conception of teachers has changed as teachers are today
looked down upon. It is pertinent to call to mind that teachers play an important role in national development. The
nation depends on the teachers for transfer of knowledge, manpower development as well as the realization of
educational policies of the nation. The quality of any nation’s economy depends on the quality of its manpower and
this manpower can only be developed by teachers. Oluwuo (2009) stress that no nation develops without education
and education is not possible without teachers because teachers inculcate what is worthwhile to learners who in turn
utilize the knowledge, skill, values and attitudes to develop the nation. Adejumo in Okorie (2008) describes the
teacher as one who performs student-related tasks summarized below: -
i. Gives knowledge, train students in some basic tasks and provides them with effective learning activities
in class.
ii. Provides conducive emotional climate in the classroom that facilitates learning and
iii. Helps in the administration of the school. All these tasks are aimed at producing well adjusted
individuals who will carry on developmental tasks in the society.
The success of a number of government programmes rests on the shoulders of teachers. The Universal Primary
Education (UPE), the Universal Basic Education UBE, the 6-3-3-4 system of education and most recently,
entrepreneurship education are some of the programmes that depend on the co-operation of teachers for success. The
government spends huge sums of money to ensure the realization of these programmes. The United Nations
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Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) advocates that 26% of the annual budget of every
nation be spent on education. In view of this, huge sum of money is spent on education, there is need to ensure that
teachers are properly motivated enough to give their full potential in the realization of the national education goals.
The job satisfaction of teachers is of paramount importance to make sure that teachers who will carry out these all
important functions are in the mood to give their best so that the country’s manpower development is properly
developed.
Ukeje, Okorie and Nwagbara (1992) define organizational effectiveness as the extent to which organizations
achieve their objectives with minimal expenditure of time and money. For them, it is the extent to which students are
achieving, the teachers are satisfied, the staff morale is high, student dropout is low. School effectiveness is the
extent to which the school is able to meet with the goals and aspirations of which it is established. The goal of the
school is not only to make students acquire good grades and certificates but also to socialize the students and produce
all round developed individuals who are well prepared to fit in as leaders of tomorrow and take over the development
of the economy. Teacher Job Satisfaction is a measure of organizational or school effectiveness. When teachers are
not satisfied with their jobs to the extent that attrition rate is high, it means that the schools are not effective. Igwe
(2000) sees an effective school as one that could provide admission opportunities and turn out reputable students
which in turn would project the image of the catchments to the outside world. Griffin (1984) is of the opinion that an
effective organization is one that meets the following criteria: (1) ability to acquire the resources needed (2) ability to
operate smoothly and efficiently without strain (3) ability to satisfy the demands and expectations of the groups that
have a strong interest in the organization. When schools meet the above criteria, they can now be regarded as
effective. Schools in south-east Nigeria cannot be said to be effective with the present situation of things. Classes are
overcrowded, basic facilities are lacking, teachers’ salaries are irregular and teacher job satisfaction is lacking. A lot
still needs to be done to ensure that our schools meet up with the goals for which they are established. In the light of
the foregoing therefore, this paper seeks to explore teacher job satisfaction for secondary school effectiveness in Aba
Education Zone, South-East, Nigeria.
The Problem
There has been so much complaint about the falling standard of education in Nigeria. Parents and the
government complain that teachers are to blame as they have not been alive to their responsibilities. They accuse
teachers of abandoning their duties for other businesses, truancy, absenteeism and dereliction of duty, leaving the
students to their fate. Teachers on their part blame the government for late payment of salaries and allowances, poor
working conditions, poor salary structure, lack of incentive, poor motivation leading to job dissatisfaction. The
Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) has used incessant strike actions to press for salary increase and better condition
of service. The non-professionalization of teaching has also compounded the problem of teachers as teachers do not
receive the same treatment as their counterparts in other professions who have better salary structure and conditions
of service.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recommended that
developing nations spend 26% of their annual budget on education but Nigeria spends only about 10% or less of its
budget on education. This has led to the inability of the government to equip school with modern facilities. Teachers
work under very poor conditions and this situation cannot make for school effectiveness and efficiency. Furthermore,
most government policies that concern education are formulated by politicians who know little or nothing about
education. These policies are thenpushed down to teachers to carry out and they end up most times not working
asthose policiesrunparallel to the educationalproblemsof the nation. The study therefore will aim at finding answers
to the following pertinent question: What factors of school facilities determine teacher job satisfaction? What teacher
characteristics determine teacher job satisfaction? What human relations factors determine teacher job satisfaction?
Purpose of Study
The purpose of this study is to identify the factors of school facilities that determine teacher job satisfaction,
teachers’ personal characteristics that determine job satisfaction, and the human relations factors that determine
teacher job satisfaction.
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Research Questions
The following research questions guided the study:
1) What factors of school facilities determine teacher job satisfaction?
2) What are the teachers own characteristics that determine teacher job satisfaction?
3) What factors of human relations determine teacher job satisfaction?
Method
The study was a descriptive survey. Data collected were presented as they were. The design was used to
determine the extent teacher job satisfaction could guarantee secondary school effectiveness in Aba Education Zone.
All the 1280 (421 males and 859 females) made up the population. A sample of 512 teachers representing 40% was
selected through proportionate random representation.
A 2-part, 15-item, 4-point scale instrument titled ‘Job Satisfaction School Effectiveness Questionnaire (JSSEQ)’
was used to gather data for answering 3 research questions. The instrument was validatedby a team of experts in the
Department of Educational Management, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria and a reliability of co-efficient of
r=0.83 established using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation. Mean was used to answer the 3 research questions.
Results
Research Question 1: What factors of school facilities determine teacher job satisfaction?
Table 1: Factors of school facilities
Factors of school facilities that determine
teacher job satisfaction X male X female Remarks
1 Classroom in well ventilated and managed. 3.20 2.90 A
2 Electricity is always available. 2.40 2.31 R
3 Library and teachers books are available. 2.35 2.27 R
4 Science laboratory is well equipped. 2.40 2.48 R
5 School library is well equipped. 2.35 2.47 R
Grand Mean 2.54 2.49
Data in table 1 indicate that classroom is well ventilated. This had mean 3.20 and 2.90 for male and female
teachers. Electricity is always available pooled 2.40 and 2.31 means respectively for male and female teachers.
Library and teachers’ books are available generated for male teachers 2.35, female teachers 2.27. Science Laboratory
is well equipped 2.40 and 2.48 for both. School library is well equipped had the mean 2.35 and 2.47 for male and
female teachers respectively.
Thus, answer to research question 1 is the only factor of school facility that determine teacher job satisfaction is
that classrooms are well ventilated.
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Research question 2: What are the teacher characteristics that determine Job Satisfaction?
Table 2: Teacher characteristics that determine teacher job satisfaction
Teacher Characteristics that determine
job satisfaction X male X female Remarks
6 Teacher is qualified 3.10 2.95 A
7 Teacher attends seminar / workshop. 2.50 2.52 A
8 Teacher is experienced 2.84 2.80 A
9 Teacher is young & energetic. 2.65 2.68 A
10 Teacher has attended professional
programme
2.70 2.74 A
Grand Mean 2.76 2.74
Table 2 indicates that teacher is qualified had a mean of 3.10 and 2.95 for male and female teachers respectively.
Teacher attends seminar and workshop pooled means 2.50 (males) and 2.52 (females). Teacher is experienced
generated means 2.84 and 2.80 for male and female teachers respectively. Teacher is young and energetic scored
2.65 and 2.68 for the two groups. Teacher has attended professional programmes 2.70, 2.74 for the two groups.
In the light of the above, the followings are teacher factors that influence job satisfaction:
a. Teacher qualification
b. Teacher attendance of professional seminars and workshops
c. Teachers’ experience
d. Teacher youthfulness, health and strength.
e. Teacher attendance of other professional programmes.
Researcher Question 3: What human relation factors determine teacher job satisfaction?
Table 3: Human relation factors that determine teacher job satisfaction
Human Relations factors that determine
Teacher Job Satisfaction X male X female Remarks
11 Principal holds regular meetings with teachers
to discuss school affairs.
3.41 3.40 A
12 There is regular PTA meetings to discuss
students’ affairs.
2.25 3.24 A
13 There is cordial relationship between
principals and staff member.
2.95 2.95 A
14 There is regular cordial internal supervision. 3.05 3.09 A
15 Teachers are assigned duties and allowed to
use their discretion to work.
2.58 2.61 A
Grand Mean 3.05 3.06
Data in table 3 reveal that principal holds regular meetings with teachers to discuss school affairs generated.
This generated mean scores of 3.41 and 3.40 for male and female teachers respectively. There are regular PTA
meetings to discuss students’ affairs (means 3.25 and 3.24 for male and female teachers respectively). There is
cordial relationship between principals and staff members tied at mean score 2.95 for both categories of teachers.
There is regular cordial internal supervision pooled (mean scores 3.05 and 3.09 for male and female teachers
respectively). Teachers are allowed to use their discretion to work scored 2.58 and 2.61 for male and female teachers
respectively.
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From the foregoing presentation, answer to research question 3 are:
a. Principals hold regular meetings with staff to discuss school affairs.
b. There are regular meetings with staff to discuss school affairs.
c. There is cordial relationship between principals and staff members.
d. There is regular cordial internal supervision.
e. Teachers are assigned duties and allowed to use their discretion to work.
Discussions
Results indicate that classrooms are well ventilated and manageable. This is perfectly in agreement with the
findings of Ani in Ndu, Ocho and Okeke (1997) who noted that there is a positive relationship between the academic
performance of students and the availability and nature of classrooms. This author further adds that if there is
shortage of classrooms, furniture, equipment and other material resources, this can affect the productivity of the
teacher and this affects his level of job satisfaction. Similarly, Orukotan and Oladipo (1994) suggest that efforts
should be made to bring together in a careful manner those elements which help to create job teaching and learning
audition in a class and thus improve the level of teacher job satisfaction. Edem (1987) and Abraham (2003) suggest
that the class size must be manageable with good sitting arrangement to permit students seeing the board from all
angles of the class. The authors added that the classroom should be well ventilated to allow free movement of air,
especially in this era of climate change and considering the humid tropical weather.
Results show with low means of below 2.50 that electricity, library and teacher book, school laboratory are not
regularly available/well equipped. All these portend loss of interest on the part of both the teacher and the students
thereby limiting the chances of the learner acquiring much from the teacher and the continuous job satisfaction of the
teacher.
Results show that teacher characteristics determine job satisfaction. Young teachers tend to show difficulty in
being satisfied. The main reason being that since they are young, they will want to explore and look for better paying
jobs that offer better job satisfaction. Stuit and Smith (2009) found that teacher attrition is highest among teachers
who are young and energetic. Results indicate that when teachers are professionally trained, qualified and
experienced they tend to leave their present poor condition to jobs where they can find job satisfaction. G.N.A.T
(2010) observes that the rate of teacher attrition and dissatisfaction are more among young teachers. Additionally,
Hannskek, Kain and Rivkin (2004) agree that teachers who left the profession because of job dissatisfaction were
generally young and inexperienced or much older approaching retirement eligibility.
Guriano, Santibanez, Daley andBewer (2006) found that teachers with advanced degree from prestigious
colleges and teachers with degrees in high market value subjects typically leave teaching jobs for jobs in
non-educational fields where they will find better job satisfaction.
Findings also indicated that principal’s human relations affect the level of teacher job satisfaction. Reacting to
the above scenario, Akubue in Ndu et al (1997) advises that principals should encourage teachers to promote and
pursue good relation with the community. In addition, teachers according to Akubue (1997) should have a friendly
disposition towards parents. This will give teachers a sense of value, responsibility and job satisfaction.
In line with the above thought, Okorie (2008) suggests that there should be a cordial relationship between
teachers and principals, teachers and supervisors. When there is no job satisfaction in the teachers work environment,
he does not put in his best. This will affect teaching and learning adversely; the goals of education may be limited
and the society suffers because the future generation may not have been adequately exposed and prepared to face
challenges after school because they have been inadequately prepared.
Conclusions
Inadequate classroom environment and school facilities affected the teacher and produced negative teacher job
satisfaction. Poor electricity, inadequate library, lack of teacher books, unfriendly classrooms and ill-equipped
laboratories adversely affected the performance of teacher skewing it to the negative. All these gave rise to poor
teacher job satisfaction.
Teachers’ personal characteristics influenced the level of job satisfaction demonstrated by the teacher. This is
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because young and energetic teachers for instance, tend not to be satisfied with their job. Teachers’ level of human
relations affected their job satisfaction. This is because where the principal holds regular meetings with teachers to
discuss academic and school affairs, gave teachers assignments and allowed them use their discretion, teachers put in
their best and show physically that they are satisfied because they will follow up the execution of these
assignments with greater zeal.
Recommendations
From the results of the data analyzed, the following recommendations emerged:
1) Electricity should be available always. This will enable the teachers and students work at all times not
interrupted by epileptic power supply common in Nigeria
2) Library and teacher books should be adequately provided. This will encourage, promote and propel
scholarly works and habits.
3) The school laboratory should be adequately equipped. This will make teaching and learning of science
subjects more practical.
4) Efforts should be made to encourage young teachers stay on the job. This is because this class of
teachers show more enthusiasm in the job and pursue their work schedule with greater zeal and energy.
5) Teachers should be assigned duties and allowed to use their discretion to work. This will encourage
greater commitment to the job.
6) Teachers should be consulted in matters concerning education. This will give them sense of belonging
and guarantee their greater jobs satisfaction.
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