Capacity Building Needs Of Teachers For Effective Delivery Of Instruction In Senior Secondary Schools In Umuahia Education Zone, Abia State
Ngerem Eucharia Iheoma Ph D
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria
Nwanorue Rose-Vera Ogechi
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria
Isiwu Edward C Ph D
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria
Keywords: Communication pattern, principal, administrative performance, effectiveness
Abstract
This study was carried out to examine the influence of communication patterns on administrative performance of principals in public secondary schools in Umuahia North LGA. Abia state. The study adopted a descriptive design, three research questions were raised to guide the study with three null hypotheses formulated and tested at 0.05 level of significance. Population of the study comprised 579 (20 principals and 559 teachers). A sample size of 110 were randomly selected. A 30- item questionnaire was designed and validated by three experts. Data was collected using Communication Pattern and Administrative Performance Questionnaire (CPAPQ). Cronbach alpha was used to determine the reliability test which yielded an index of 0.89. Data collected from the field were analyzed using standard deviation to answer the research questions. The result of the study revealed that communication pattern used by the principals to a high extent influence their administrative performance with a pooled mean of 2.99. It was also observed that principals’ use of chain communication pattern in relating to their sub- ordinate has a high extent influence on their administrative performance. This was indicated by the pooled mean of 2.96. Therefore, appropriate adoption and use of circle and chain patterns rightfully will help school administrators to maintain quality communication flow and conducive environment for operating the school which may likely improve their performance for administration effectiveness.