Influence of teachers' participation in decision making on job productivity in secondary schools

Scientific Study , 2010 , 43 Pages , Grade: 1.0

Pedagogy - Job Education, Further Education

This study was designed to assess the participation of teachers in school decision-making and its influence on their decision-making and its influence on their job satisfaction and productivity.
The sample of the study comprised of 96 teachers and principals of six senior secondary schools in Mainland Local Government area of Lagos State. A designed research instrument was used to generate relevant data for the study- The data were tested using percentage and Chi-square statistical tools. Three null hypotheses were tested in the study which revealed that teachers’ participation in school decision making has significant relationship on their job productivity; principals’ leadership styles have significant relationship on teachers' involvement in school decision-making, management effectiveness has significant influence on job productivity in schools. Based on the findings, some recommendations were made to the principals to encourage teachers to participate in important school discussions that will motivate them to develop a sense of belongingness to the organizations and enhance their job productivity.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• CHAPTER ONE
  • INTRODUCTION
  • Background to the Study
  • Statement of the Problem
  • Purpose of the Study
  • Research Questions
  • Research Hypotheses
  • Significance of the Study
  • Scope and Limitation of the Study
  • Definition of Terms
• CHAPTER TWO
  • LITERATURE REVIEW
  • Introduction
  • The Concept of School Decision-Making
  • Types of Decisions
  • Decision Styles
  • Participation in School Decision-Making and Teachers' Job Satisfaction
  • Teachers' Participation in School Decision-Making and Job Productivity
  • Principals' Leadership Styles and Teachers' Participation in School Decision-Making
• CHAPTER THREE
  • RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
  • Introduction
  • Research Design
  • Research Population
  • Sample and Sampling Technique
  • Research Instrument
  • Administration of Instrument
  • Validity and Reliability of Instrument
  • Method of Data Analysis
• CHAPTER FOUR
  • DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS
  • Introduction
  • Testing of Hypotheses
  • Summary of Findings
• CHAPTER FIVE
  • SUMMARY, CONCLUSION, IMPLICATION AND RECOMMENDATION
  • Introduction
  • Summary
  • Conclusion
  • Implications
  • Recommendations
  • References
  • Appendix

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This study aims to analyze the relationship between teachers' participation in school decision-making and their job satisfaction and productivity in secondary schools. The study also examines the influence of principals' leadership styles on teachers' involvement in school decision-making and the impact of management effectiveness on job productivity.

• Teachers' participation in school decision-making
• Impact of participation on teachers' job satisfaction and productivity
• Influence of principals' leadership styles on teachers' involvement in decision-making
• Relationship between management effectiveness and job productivity

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Chapter One: Introduction: This chapter sets the context for the study, outlining the importance of quality education and the role of teachers in achieving it. It also identifies the problem of declining educational standards and explores the significance of teacher satisfaction and productivity.
• Chapter Two: Literature Review: This chapter reviews existing literature on school decision-making, exploring concepts like decision styles, the impact of participation on teacher satisfaction and productivity, and the role of principals' leadership in decision-making processes.
• Chapter Three: Research Methodology: This chapter details the research design, population, sample, data collection instruments, and data analysis methods employed in the study.
• Chapter Four: Data Analysis and Interpretation of Results: This chapter presents the findings of the study, including the analysis of collected data and testing of hypotheses.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This study explores the critical concepts of teacher participation in school decision-making, job satisfaction, job productivity, principals' leadership styles, management effectiveness, and the quality of education in secondary schools.

• College: Bowen University
• Grade: 1.0
• Author: Blessing Adegoke (Author)
• Publication Year: 2010
• Pages: 43
• Catalog Number: V178868
• ISBN (eBook): 9783656011118
• ISBN (Book): 9783656010197
• Language: English
• Tags: influence