INFLUENCE OF RECOGNITION ON TEACHERS CONTRIBUTION IN SELECTED PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Abstract

Sometimes the managers are baffled when their high rated teachers perform low. The objective of this study is to investigate the influence of recognition on teachers’ contribution in selected private secondary schools in Wusasa, Zaria.This study employed survey research design. The population of this study is 109 teachers in selected private schools in Wusasa, Zaria. The census sampling technique was utilized to gather data and no sample size is required. Closed ended structured questionnaire instrument was used to collect primary data. Data collected were coded using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) - Version 20. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient was used to determine the reliability of instruments used. Multiple Regression was used to analyse data. The result showed that monetary reward, performance appraisal and appreciation have positive significant influence on teachers’ contribution. While career progression and engagement have no significant influence on teachers’ contribution. The study concluded that recognition has positive significant influence on teachers’ contribution in the selected private schools in Wusasa, Zaria. The study recommended that the management of the selected private secondary schools should continuously provide teachers with adequate monetary rewards to motivate them to contribute at optimum.They should have a performance appraisal system that the teachers understand and accept. Teachers should be fully engaged to avoid redundancy.