MATHEMATICS TEACHERS’ CHARACTERISTICS AND JOB PERFORMANCE IN IBADAN, OYO STATE
Authors:
Dr. Christianah O. Sam-kayode & Bolanle R. Akande
Abstract:
This study investigated mathematics teachers’ characteristics and Job Performance in Ibadan, Oyo State. The study adopted a descriptive survey method with an ex-post-facto used to get Mathematics Teachers’ Performance Evaluation Ratings (MTPER) from the principals of the selected schools coupled with a self-made questionnaire on Mathematics Teachers’ Characteristics Questionnaire (MTCQ) which adopted a 4-point Likert scale to elicit information from the respondents. One hundred (100) mathematics teachers randomly selected from twenty (20) government-owned senior secondary schools in Ibadan North-East Local Government Area participated in the study and a researcher-made questionnaire was employed for the study. Analysis of variance was also carried out on the data collected from the study. Findings from the study revealed that all teacher characteristics (qualification, experience, knowledge of subject matter and pedagogical skill) when taken together made significant contributions to teachers’ job performance in mathematics. However, each of the teachers’ characteristics alone made a significant contribution to teachers’ job performance in mathematics except teachers’ qualifications which was found not to be significant. The study recommended: (i) regular seminars and workshops for teachers to upgrade and enhance their knowledge of mathematics; and (ii) continuous professional development of teachers should be encouraged for maintaining high-quality mathematics teachers.