INFLUENCE OF TEACHERS VARIABLE ON STUDENTS ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN JALINGO, TARABA STATE NIGERIA

Abstract

The study investigates the influence of teacher"s variable on student"s academic achievements in secondary schools in Jalingo Local Government Area of Taraba State. The methodology employed for this study was considered qualitative because it involved both primary and secondary method of data collection and it contains the best statistical tool of analysis as multi-stage sampling procedure was adopted. The study was guided by four research questions and correlation research design was used in the study. The total numbers of questionnaires distributed were 325 in which 300 were retrieved and 25 were void. Based on the presentation, analysis and interpretation of the data, it was found that majority of secondary schools teachers in Jalingo were professionally qualified. But their teaching was not effective. It was therefore recommended that government should encourage experienced teachers to stay on the job by providing them with more incentives and fringe benefits. The promotional prospect of the teachers should also be improved. The State Ministry of Education should make more efforts in the inspection and monitoring of schools to ensure that teachers stay on the jobs.