IMPACT OF SCHOOL-COMMUNITY COMMUNICATION AND PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT ON TEACHERS' JOB PERFORMANCE IN SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS, KADUNA STATE
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School Community Communication, Parental Involvement, Management of TeachersAbstract
The study examined the Impact of School-Community Communication and Parental Involvement on Teachers' Job Performance in Senior Secondary Schools, Kaduna State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The target population of the study was teachers, principals, PTA officials, and SBMC officials in Senior Secondary Schools, Kaduna State, Nigeria. The selection of 365 sample of respondents was based on the recommendation of Research Advisors (2006) Table for Selection of Sample Size. Simple random sampling technique was used in selecting the Local Government to be cover by the study which amount to 8 out 23 Local Government Areas. These Local Government Areas are Igabi, Kachia, Kaduna North, Kagarko, Kajuru Lere, Sabon Gari and Zaria. The sample of respondents comprise of 42 Principals, 187 Teachers, 68 PTA Officials and 68 SBMC officials, thus making a total of 365 respondents. Descriptive statistics (frequency and mean) were used to answer the research questions, while One-Way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was employed to test the hypotheses at a 0.05 level of significance. The findings of the study revealed among others that effective communication between school management, teachers, and community members enhances teachers’ decision-making, timely reporting, and overall performance in school activities. The study concluded that school community partnership collectively affects the management of teachers’ job performance in Senior Secondary Schools in Kaduna State. Thus, the study recommended among others that: School authorities should strengthen communication channels between management, teachers, and community stakeholders to enhance decision-making and performance. Parental involvement should be actively encouraged through regular meetings, feedback sessions, and participation in student development activities.References
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