IMPROVING TEACHER PERFORMANCE COMPETENCY THROUGH EFFECTIVE HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTICES IN EKITI STATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Abstract

This study examined human resource practices and teacher performance competency. It is a descriptive design of the survey type, the study population comprised all the secondary schools and teachers in Ekiti State. Out of which a sample of 100 secondary schools were randomly selected, 500 hundred teachers, 100 principals and 120 vice principals were randomly selected for the study, 25 items questionnaire was used to elicit information from the respondents selected. The questionnaire was based on the eight areas of human resources practices and their links with teacher performance competency. Data collected were analysed using simple means and percentages. Findings showed that teachers recruitment should not be based on political affiliation. Recruitment should be advertised on the media and internet. Selection should be on merit. Newly recruited were not mentored by experienced teachers. Regular-in-service programmes should be organized for teachers to enhance better performance. Based on the findings, recommendations were made that mentoring of teachers enhanced better performance and this should be imbibed.