Teacher Involvement in Decision-Making and Their Job Performance in Private Secondary Schools in Oredo Local Government Area, Edo State

Abstract

This research aims to investigate the impact of teachers' involvement in decision-making on
their job performance within private secondary schools in the Oredo Local Government Area
of Edo State. The study employed a descriptive design, involving a total population of 2,568
teachers from 75 registered private senior secondary schools in the area. A sample of 514
instructors was selected using a simple random sampling technique, constituting 20% of the
total population under study. A self-developed questionnaire served as the research
instrument. The study's inquiries were analyzed using mean and standard deviation, while
hypotheses were tested using the Pearson correlation coefficient at a significance level of 0.05.
The results indicated that adequate involvement of teachers in decision-making fosters
commitment and support from principals, facilitating the achievement of school goals.
Furthermore, teacher participation in decision-making correlates with heightened morale. The
study recommends the inclusion of teachers in decision-making processes to enhance their job
performance in private secondary schools and providing opportunities for teacher training to
enhance their skills and confidence in their roles.