Dr. Abam, Oyobo Gladys Tom; Dr. Eyong Bridget Etengeneng & Dr. Igwebuike, Osedumme
ENHANCING TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AND PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS' ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN AKPABUYO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF CROSS RIVER STATE
This study was conducted to determine the effect of teachers’ involvement in in-service training on pupils’ performance in English Language in Akpabuyo LGA, River State. To achieve the study's objectives, two hypotheses were formulated. One hundred and twenty-five English Language teachers from 12 public primary schools in the location were selected through a simple random sampling procedure for the study. Two research instruments were used for data collection: the Teachers' On-the-Job Training Participation Questionnaire (TOTJTPQ) and English Language Academic Test (ELAT). Analyses were tested at. 05 alpha. The findings of the data analysis revealed that teachers’ in-service training and attending workshops significantly predicted pupils’ achievement in English Language. It was recommended that school administrators should provide room for teachers to undergo on-the-job professional development training through a mentorship programme. There should be frequent seminars, both locally and internationally, to enhance teaching effectiveness and improve student performance.
Keywords: Enhancing, Teachers, Professional, Development, On-The-Job Training, Primary School, Pupils, Academic Achievement, English Language.
Dr. Abam, Oyobo Gladys Tom; Dr. Eyong Bridget Etengeneng & Dr. Igwebuike, Osedumme
ENHANCING TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AND PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS' ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN AKPABUYO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF CROSS RIVER STATE
This study was conducted to determine the effect of teachers’ involvement in in-service training on pupils’ performance in English Language in Akpabuyo LGA, River State. To achieve the study's objectives, two hypotheses were formulated. One hundred and twenty-five English Language teachers from 12 public primary schools in the location were selected through a simple random sampling procedure for the study. Two research instruments were used for data collection: the Teachers' On-the-Job Training Participation Questionnaire (TOTJTPQ) and English Language Academic Test (ELAT). Analyses were tested at. 05 alpha. The findings of the data analysis revealed that teachers’ in-service training and attending workshops significantly predicted pupils’ achievement in English Language. It was recommended that school administrators should provide room for teachers to undergo on-the-job professional development training through a mentorship programme. There should be frequent seminars, both locally and internationally, to enhance teaching effectiveness and improve student performance. Keywords: Enhancing, Teachers, Professional, Development, On-The-Job Training, Primary School, Pupils, Academic Achievement, English Language.