Assessment of Factors Responsible for Poor Image of a Teacher. A Case Study of Selected Secondary Schools in Ikeja
CHAPTER ONE
Objectives Of Study
The main objective of this study is to assess factors responsible for poor image of a teacher by using selected secondary schools in Ikeja, Lagos State, as a case study. Specifically, the objectives are:
- To understand the reasons why teachers are viewed in a poor image.
- To examine the problems for teachers that are responsible for their poor image.
- To study the qualities of effective teachers.
CHAPTER TWO
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Teacher Education
National Policy on Education (2013:56) section 5, sub-section 93 stipulates the goals of teacher education thus:
- Produce highly motivated, conscientious and efficient classroom teachers for all levels of the educational system,
- Further encourage the spirit of enquiry and creativity in teachers;
- Help teachers fit into the social life of the community and the society at large and enhance their commitment to national goals;
- Provide teachers with the intellectual and professional background adequate for their assignment and to make them adaptable to changing situations; and
- Enhance teachers’ commitment to the teaching profession.
These goals are laudable and need to be accorded due attention as no educational system can rise above the level of its teachers. Teacher education is a planned and organized training given to would–be- teachers or in- service teachers to enable them to acquire the competences and expertise to become professionals. Education quality is determined by the quality of the teaching–learning process. Teachers interprete and communicate the curriculum to learners to ensure efficient and effective use of the country’s investment in education. They also act as role models to the learners and transmit societal values from generation to generation; so the education and development of teachers are paramount to the country (FGN, 2013:61). This calls for a boosting of the image of these curriculum implementers to avoid poor quality education outcomes that have been recorded in recent years. Teachers as curriculum implementers play key roles in determining the ‘what’ and ‘how’ of education and to guide learners aright. They are trained to impart knowledge, skills and attitude to learners. Education is an industry that depends more on the stability of its staff and since teachers are the pillars of the educational system, its success depends on them. Their motivation, recruitment, training and re-training need to receive serious attention to boast their image if they are to be effective (Emesini, 2014).
Teachers and their Image Status in Nigeria
Image refers to the impression that a person, organization or a product gives to the public. On the other hand, ego is a sense of your own value and importance (Hornby 2010; 748, 470). In essence, ones value of his or her worth and the perception of the public means a lot for a progressive nation. Teachers as earlier mentioned are trained in the process and rigors of teaching through guided steps and programmes to acquire basic skills before launching fully into the teaching career.
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
INTRODUCTION
In this chapter, we described the research procedure for this study. A research methodology is a research process adopted or employed to systematically and scientifically present the results of a study to the research audience viz. a vis, the study beneficiaries.
RESEARCH DESIGN
Research designs are perceived to be an overall strategy adopted by the researcher whereby different components of the study are integrated in a logical manner to effectively address a research problem. In this study, the researcher employed the survey research design. This is due to the nature of the study whereby the opinion and views of people are sampled. According to Singleton & Straits, (2009), Survey research can use quantitative research strategies (e.g., using questionnaires with numerically rated items), qualitative research strategies (e.g., using open-ended questions), or both strategies (i.e., mixed methods). As it is often used to describe and explore human behaviour, surveys are therefore frequently used in social and psychological research.
POPULATION OF THE STUDY
According to Udoyen (2019), a study population is a group of elements or individuals as the case may be, who share similar characteristics. These similar features can include location, gender, age, sex or specific interest. The emphasis on study population is that it constitutes of individuals or elements that are homogeneous in description.
This study was carried to examine assessment of factors responsible for poor image of teachers. Selected secondary schools in Ikeja forms the population of the study.
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
INTRODUCTION
This chapter presents the analysis of data derived through the questionnaire and key informant interview administered on the respondents in the study area. The analysis and interpretation were derived from the findings of the study. The data analysis depicts the simple frequency and percentage of the respondents as well as interpretation of the information gathered. A total of eighty (80) questionnaires were administered to respondents of which only seventy-seven (77) were returned and validated. This was due to irregular, incomplete and inappropriate responses to some questionnaire. For this study a total of 77 was validated for the analysis.\
TEST OF HYPOTHESIS
There is no significant influence of the poor image of teachers and students’ academic achievement.
There is no significant relationship between poor image of and teachers’ performance
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Introduction
It is important to ascertain that the objective of this study was to ascertain assessment of factors responsible for poor image of a teacher. In the preceding chapter, the relevant data collected for this study were presented, critically analyzed and appropriate interpretation given. In this chapter, certain recommendations made which in the opinion of the researcher will be of benefits in addressing the challenges of assessment of factors responsible for poor image of a teacher
Summary
This study was on assessment of factors responsible for poor image of a teacher. Selected secondary schools in Ikeja. Three objectives were raised which included: To understand the reasons why teachers are viewed in a poor image, to examine the problems for teachers that are responsible for their poor image and to study the qualities of effective teachers. A total of 77 responses were received and validated from the enrolled participants where all respondents were drawn from selected secondary schools in Ikeja. Hypothesis was tested using Chi-Square statistical tool (SPSS).
Conclusion
As nation builders, teachers are the determinant of any sound educational system. They can make or mar it; hence the need to have a re-think on how to handle and perceive this sensitive workforce. Their self-worth and image can determine how well they will play their roles. Again, the public perception tells more on the image or impression created about them and their works. It then means that teachers or would-be-teachers image is paramount for their work outputs. To boost their image and ego, the Federal Government has put in place some measures to ensure quality in the educational system like: benchmarks; expectations; training and retraining programmes; internship and licensing, among others. These steps became necessary to salvage the educational system and the noble profession-teaching in order to put it on the same footing with the other professions.
Recommendation
The introductions of the regulatory body-TRCN, the new salary structure and regulating entry into the profession are good measures to boost the image of teachers in the educational system of Nigeria
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