THE PROBLEMS FACING EFFECTIVE EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION OF PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN AWKA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE

THE PROBLEMS FACING EDUCATION SYSTEM IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF THE EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION OF PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN AWKA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE

ABSTRACT: The study was conducted to investigate problems facing effective educational administration and management of primary schools in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The aim is to explore the underlying factors and causes of these problems in the education system in Nigeria, analyze them and proffer lasting solution to these problems. Four research questions were formulated which aimed at obtaining information on these problems. Questionnaire was the instrument used to collect one data which was administered to the population. Ninety (90) questionnaire were distributed and all of them was fulfilled and returned. The data collected were analyzed using frequencies and percentages. The analysis and findings of the research revealed that local government insensitivities and teachers’ lack of professionalism are the twin factors that caused ineffective educational administration of the area. It was recommended that there should be cordial relationships among the staff and that the headteacher should imbibe the ideal leadership style among others.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study

Statement of the Problem

Purpose of the Study

Significance of the Study

Scope of the Study

Research Questions

CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

Education System in Nigeria

Educational Administration

Management

Truancy

Summary of Reviewed Literature

Theoretical framework

CHAPTER THREE: METHOD

Area of the Study

Population of the Study

Sample and sampling techniques

Instrument for Data Collection

Validation of the Instrument

Reliability of the Instrument

Method of Data Collection

Method of Data Analysis

CHAPTER FOUR: PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA

Research Question

Summary of Findings

CHAPTER FIVE: DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Discussion of the Findings

Conclusion

Implication of the Study

Recommendation

Limitations of the Study

Suggestions for the further Studies

References

Appendix I

Appendix II

LIST OF TABLES

Table 1:  The factors that cause various categories of truancy in the primary

schools in Awka South Local Government Area.

Table 2:  Various factors responsible for enforcing discipline on the pupils.

Table 3: Teachers’ incapability of enforcing discipline on the pupils.

Table 4:  The causes of lack of rapport among the teacher of the primary schools

of the area.

EDUCATION SYSTEM IN NIGERIA RELATED TOPICS