Workload as Correlate of Teachers Job Effectiveness in Public Primary Schools in Ikom Education Zone of Cross River State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study examined Workload as correlate of teacher’s job effectiveness in Primary schools in Ikom Education Zone of Cross River State, Nigeria. Two sub variables were used to state the purpose of study, research questions and statement of hypotheses. Correlation design was adopted for this study. The population of the study consist of one thousand eight hundred and sixty-five teachers (1865). Stratified sampling technique was adopted for this study. The basis for stratification was based on seven (7) local government areas after which simple random sampling technique was used to select 30% of the respondents, which gives a total of five hundred and sixty teachers. A sample size of five hundred and sixty (560) teachers were used for this study. Instrument titled; Workload and teachers job Effectiveness questionnaire (WLTJEQ) was used for data collection. The instrument was validated by experts in test and measurement who ensured that all the items measured what they supposed to measure. A reliability estimate was carried out on the questionnaire using Cronbach Alpha reliability estimate with an Alpha range of 0.88 and 0.91. Simple linear regression was used for data analysis. The results of the findings revealed that administrative task and teaching hour significantly predict teachers job effectiveness. Conclusions were drawn in line with the results of the study. It was recommended that, Headteachers in collaboration with the ministry of Education should reduce unnecessary Administrative burden thereby implementing digital tools for attendance, grading, and communication to minimize paperwork, as this will go a long way to enhance teaching effectiveness in schools. Headteachers should ensure a balanced workload by capping teaching hours to allow sufficient time for lesson planning and student feedback. Headteachers should encourage teachers to use time management strategies like batching administrative tasks and setting clear priorities.