Physical Work Environment as a Correlate of Teachers' Productivity in Public Secondary Schools in Ondo North Senatorial District, Nigeria
Abstract
Background of Study: The decline in teachers' productivity has become a growing concern among educational stakeholders. One possible contributing factor is the physical work environment where teaching and learning occur. This study investigates the relationship between the physical work environment and teachers' productivity in public secondary schools in Ondo North Senatorial District, Ondo State, Nigeria.
Aims and Scope of Paper: The aim of this study is to examine how the physical work environment influences teachers' productivity in public secondary schools in Ondo North Senatorial District. The paper focuses on assessing the quality of the work environment and the level of teachers' productivity, as well as determining if there is a significant relationship between these two factors.
Methods: A descriptive survey research design was employed for this study. The sample consisted of 30 principals and 600 teachers selected from 30 public secondary schools using multi-stage sampling techniques. Data were collected through the use of two questionnaires: the Physical Work Environment Questionnaire (PWEQ) and the Teachers' Productivity Questionnaire (TPQ). Research questions were analyzed using mean scores and frequency counts, while the hypothesis was tested using Pearson Product-Moment Correlation at a 0.05 significance level.
Results: The findings revealed a low level of physical work environment quality in the schools studied, coupled with a moderate level of teachers' productivity. Additionally, a significant relationship was found between the physical work environment and teachers' productivity.
Conclusion: The study concluded that the physical work environment plays a crucial role in influencing teachers' productivity in public secondary schools in Ondo North Senatorial District. It recommends that educational stakeholders create a conducive and comfortable work environment to enhance teachers' performance and productivity.
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