PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND PERFORMANCE OF TEACHERS IN PUBLIC JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN LAGOS STATE

Abstract

Work environment is a crucial factor that determines the performance level of employees within organizations. There are however a few studies on how some aspects of physical work environment [influence teachers’ performance. In the light of the foregoing, this study was carried out to empirically examined how physical work environment relates to the performance of teachers in selected public junior secondary schools in Lagos State. A survey approach was used in this study to reach this goal. Teaching staff of the schools made up the population. Using the Yamane sample determination formula, a sample of 138 was determined from a population of 210. Data were gathered using a structured questionnaire and multi stage sampling technique was used. Using SPSS version 20, Pearson Product Moment was deployed for the analysis. The analysis of the data showed that there is a positive relationship between lighting and effectiveness, also a positive relationship exists between furniture and efficiency. The study draws the conclusion that there is a positive relationship between physical work environment and teachers performance in the study areas based on the findings. The study recommended among others that government should assist in enhancing teachers’ performances through the provision of enabling physical work environment.