Relationship Between Teachers' Job Satisfaction and Students Academic Performance
Keywords:
Job satisfaction, performance, Motivation, Teacher Career and Teachers Level of Satisfaction ECJE ClassificationAbstract
Purpose: The purpose of this research is to conduct an investigation into the effects teachers job satisfaction has on the academic performance of students in secondary schools
Design/ Methodology/Approach: The paper adopted the desktop literature review method (desk study), which involved a vast and detailed review of studies and research addressing the relationship between teachers' job satisfaction and the academic performance of students. Similarly, an in-depth research of the top keywords related to the same topic was conducted in various databases. Based on this, the study was purely qualitative, drawing its findings from secondary sources of information.
Findings: Results revealed a strong, positive, and significant correlation between the tests. However, students’ performance showed no significant correlation with teachers’ job satisfaction. Nevertheless, all aspects of job satisfaction demonstrated significant positive correlations with the others, except for pay and supervision.
Contribution to policy and practice: The implication of these findings is that it is imperative for government and all stakeholders in education to ensure a high level of career satisfaction for the highly qualified and experienced teachers. One of the ways to ensure a high level of career satisfaction for these teachers is by enhanced salary. This is needed to satisfy the materialistic need of the teachers and also improve the public image and self-esteem of teachers. Better working conditions are also advocated. These measures are necessary in order to ensure that highly qualified and very experienced teachers are retained in the schools. It is also important to note that implementation of these measures will minimize teachers’ turn over and burnout.
Originality/Value: The knowledge gained from the findings of this study will enable teachers and their employers understand the need for satisfaction and the necessities for good teacher performance.
