Influence of Principal Teachers Relationship on Teachers’ Effectiveness in Secondary Schools
CHAPTER ONE
Objective of the Study
The main purpose of this study was to examine the extent to which the influence of principal teachers relationship on teachers’ effectiveness in secondary schools. This is expressed in the following specific objectives as follows:
- To examine different types of Principal-Teacher relationships existing in senior secondary schools in Lagos State.
- To examine the effect of wide Principal-Teacher relationship on teaching effectiveness in Lagos State Senior Secondary School
- To examine the effect of narrow Principal-Teacher relationship on teaching to actualize functional education in Lagos state secondary school.
- To investigate if there exists an effect of principal-teacher relationship on teachers’ morale.
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
The Concept of Principal-Teacher Relationship
Principal-Teacher relationship is the degree of affinity, connection and cordial interpersonal association between the school administrator and the teachers under his or her administration. This relationship depicts the extent of team spirit and group work for mutual support to actualize set educational goals. Regular cordial interpersonal relationship of a school principal is germane to gaining trust and support from teachers towards academic goals achievements. Principal-Teacher relationship varies dynamically among schools. The relationship level might be wide in some schools, while in others it might be narrowed. The relational level between a principal and the subordinating teachers is a function of the type of leadership style the principal, as the administrator adopted in running the school. Consequently, Wheelan and Kesselring (2005), opined that the manner in which staff members work together as a group significantly influence student outcomes in schools. Existing researches concluded that some aspects of school social environment clearly make a difference in the academic achievement of schools (Brookover et al, 1978).Teaching effectiveness, also, moves in this direction.
Concept of Principal
The principal is the head of administration in every secondary school. In the words of Mgbodile (ed) (2004), the principal is the executive head of secondary school in Nigeria. He is the person that develop and implement educational programes of the school. He procures staff and provide facilities and equipment. He also keep school records including fund records and ensures that environment is conducive for teaching and learning in the school. According to Peretomode (2008), a school principal has the following roles: development and implementation of educational programmes, development of teaching staff, students relation functions, provision and maintenance of school plant and financial function. Development and implementation of educational programmes is an important role played by the principal.
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 influence of principal teachers’ relationship on teachers’ effectiveness in secondary schools. Selected secondary schools 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.
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Introduction
It is important to ascertain that the objective of this study was to ascertain influence of principal teachers relationship on teachers’ effectiveness in secondary school. 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 principal teachers relationship on teachers’ effectiveness in secondary school
Summary
This study was on influence of principal teachers’ relationship on teachers’ effectiveness in secondary school. Four objectives were raised which included; To examine different types of Principal-Teacher relationships existing in senior secondary schools in Lagos State, to examine the effect of wide Principal-Teacher relationship on teaching effectiveness in Lagos State Senior Secondary School, to examine the effect of narrow Principal-Teacher relationship on teaching to actualize functional education in Lagos state secondary school and to investigate if there exists an effect of principal-teacher relationship on teachers’ morale. A total of 77 responses were received and validated from the enrolled participants where all respondents were drawn from secondary school. Hypothesis was tested using Chi-Square statistical tool (SPSS).
Conclusion
From the result of the findings, it can be concluded that the kind and level of relationships that teachers have with their principals do affect their teaching effectiveness and teachers’ morale. Teachers’ job performance is more enhanced if the school principals adopt a wide relationship within the school environment rather than narrow relationship which breeds inefficiency, mistakes and lack of trust and expertise. High teachers’ morale that leads to greater productivity, enhanced students’ academic achievement and derivative functional education is associated with wide positive relationship and vice versa.
Recommendation
- School principals should adopt a combination of democratic and participative leadership style in administering the schools.
- Principals should note the importance of helping teachers when they are approached in time of need and distress. The tone or climate of the school must be friendly, cordial and cooperative.
- School management in particular, and the state government should create an enabling environment for the cultivation of wide-positive and superior-subordinate working relationship.
- The Ministry of Education should as a way of exhibiting leadership by example bring issues of public interest to an assemblage of teachers for shared decision making so as to create a sense of belonging for high morale and enhanced productivity.
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