RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TEACHER ATTRITION RATES AND PUPILS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN IJEBU NORTH-EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OGUN STATE

Abstract

This study examined the relationship between teachers’ attrition and pupils’ academic performance. A descriptive research design was adopted for this study. The population for the study comprised eight hundred and one (801) pupils in thirty-four (34) public primary schools in Ijebu North-East Local Government. A sample of 200 Basic 6 pupils from 10 public primary schools were selected using simple random sampling technique. Two research instruments were used for data collection, namely: ‘‘Teacher Attrition Rates Questionnaire (TARQ) and Pupils’ Academic Performance Tests (PAT).” The reliability coefficients of the instruments were conducted using test-retest reliability method. The coefficient was .70 for Teacher Attrition Rates Questionnaire (TARQ) .81 for English Studies Performance Test, .84 for Mathematics Performance Test. Data were analysed using frequency counts, percentages, charts, means, and standard deviations. The hypothesis was tested using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) at 0.05 alpha level. Results revealed that the total average attrition rates recorded for primary school teachers was high, around 39%. There was significant negative relationship between teachers’ attrition and pupils’ academic performance (r= -0.53; p types of support, including high quality mentoring, common planning time, and continuous support from school leaders.