Assessment of Computer Studies Teachers’ Job Satisfaction in Private Secondary Schools in New Bussa Metropolis, Niger State
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Job, Satisfaction, Teacher, Computer studiesAbstract
A teacher that is satisfied with his/her job is equipped with collection of best teaching practices and it could also be noted that improvement of classroom instruction is largely dependent upon teachers’ satisfaction with his/her job. The study assesses “computer studies teachers’ job satisfaction in private secondary schools in New Bussa metropolis, Niger state”. The design for the study was qualitative wherein participants were extensively interviewed. Four (4) research questions guided the study. The sample selected for the study comprises of ten (10) computer studies teachers from seven (7) private schools in New Bussa metropolis. The interview questions were written in interview protocol proforma to guide the researcher in interviewing each teacher and the important observations were recorded in detail on the last pages given in the same proforma. The interview process of each teacher was recorded using mobile phone sound recorder and each recording was transcribed after the completion of every interview. An inductive thematic analysis conducted on the transcripts were used to generate codes which were converted into potential themes, then those potential themes and relevant data were merged and all transcripts themes and data were reviewed and analysed descriptively. The findings of the study showed that computer studies teachers were satisfied with the support and collaboration, recognition and feedback, ability to balance work and personal life that the computer teaching job accorded them. However, the computer studies teachers were not satisfied with their work environment, professional development, career growth and salary/pay. Specifically, the teachers’ job satisfaction level in the study area was found to be relatively above average. Furthermore, it was found that computer teachers’ job satisfaction can be improved by providing necessary facilities which help them bring out better academic performances in their students
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