AN ASSESSMENT OF THE FACTORS THAT INFLUENCES TEACHERS' EFFECTIVENESS IN CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

The study assessed factors that influence teachers' effectiveness in classroom management in Ovia north east Local Government Area of Edo State. Five research questions were raised and formulated to guide the study. Descriptive research design was adopted by the study. The population of the study comprises 28 public senior secondary schools with 1839 teachers in Ovia north east Local Government Area. 3 public secondary schools out of 28 public secondary schools in Ovia north east Local Government Area, Edo State was used for the study. The test re-test technique was used for the reliability. The research instruments used for data collection was the questionnaire. The validity of the instrument was validated by the researcher’s supervisor as well as another expert in the Department of Educational Management, University of Benin, Benin City. The data collected were analyzed using simple percentage, frequency count and mean score analysis. The findings of the study revealed that teaching experience influence their classroom management practice, trained teachers have better classroom management. Unconducive learning environment is a problem of classroom management. Students misconduct in the classroom interferes with teaching and learning and can have negative effects on teachers. Smaller class sized facilitates better students' engagement and behavior. Teachers initial interaction affects students behavior throughout the lesson. Based on the findings of this study, it was recommended that teacher should participate in professional development program related to classroom management. Government and the school authority should make the environment conducive for learning. Teacher should maintain a positive and confident entrance which helps prevent behavioral issues during the lesson. School authority should main the standard ratio of the class size which 1:40 ratio