This study examined causative factors of teacher attrition in private senior secondary schools in Lagos State Education District V. Three research questions and three hypotheses guided the study. Using the target population of teachers (male and female) from selected private schools. A sample of 150 participants was selected through cluster probability sampling technique.
The research design descriptive survey was adopted and a structured questionnaire "Teacher Attrition and Causative Factors Questionnaire" (TACFQ) was used to collect data for this study. Data collected were analyzed to determine the extent at which the causative factors influence attrition decision among teachers and t-test statistics to test the significant difference between attrition and the causative factors (Pay and Benefits, Work Assignment, and Job Security) among male and female teachers in private senior secondary school.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Background to the Study
- 1.2 Statement of the Problem
- 1.3 Purpose of the Study
- 1.4 Research Question
- 1.5 Research Hypothesis
- 1.6 Significance of the Study
- 1.7 Scope of the Study
- 1.8 Limitation of the Study
- 1.9 Operational Definition of Terms
- CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
- 2.1 Theoritical Framework
- 2.2 Conceptual Framework
- 2.3 Teacher Attrition
- 2.4 Factors Influencing Teacher Attrition
- 2.5 How to Ensure Teacher Retention
- 2.6 A Three Strategy
- 2.7 Appraisal of Literature Review
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study aims to investigate the causative factors behind teacher attrition in private senior secondary schools within Lagos State Education District V. The research seeks to understand the extent to which various factors, such as pay and benefits, work assignment, and job security, influence teachers' decisions to leave their positions.
- Teacher attrition in private senior secondary schools in Lagos State Education District V
- Factors influencing teacher attrition, including pay and benefits, work assignment, and job security
- Impact of these factors on teachers' decisions to leave their positions
- Potential solutions to address teacher attrition and improve retention
- Comparison of attrition rates and causative factors between male and female teachers
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Chapter One introduces the study's background, outlining the issue of teacher attrition in private senior secondary schools in Lagos State Education District V. It states the research problem, purpose, and questions, along with the hypotheses guiding the study. The chapter also discusses the significance and scope of the research, its limitations, and provides operational definitions for key terms.
Chapter Two delves into a review of related literature, starting with the theoretical and conceptual frameworks used in the study. It then explores the concept of teacher attrition, examining factors that influence it and strategies for ensuring teacher retention. The chapter concludes with an appraisal of the reviewed literature.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary focus of this study lies within the domain of private education, specifically examining teacher attrition within the senior secondary school sector. Key themes include the analysis of causative factors contributing to attrition, the exploration of factors such as pay and benefits, work assignment, and job security, and the assessment of their impact on teachers' decisions to leave their positions. The research also investigates potential solutions for addressing teacher attrition and enhancing retention strategies within this context.
- Quote paper
- Samson Okelarin (Author), 2019, Teacher Attrition. Causative Factors in Private Senior Secondary Schools in Lagos State Education District V, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1242793
