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Journal of Emerging Trends in Educational Research and Policy Studies (JETERAPS) (Vol 1 No 1)
| Abstract: This study examined the importance of teacher empowerment as an imperative for promoting quality education in Anambra State secondary schools. The study equally examined the various dimensions and importance of teacher empowerment for quality education delivery. For this purpose, three research questions were raised for the study. The study used the descriptive survey research design in order to carry out the study and collect necessary data. The Stratified Random Sampling Procedure was used in selection of 10% of the entire study population of 5,926 tutorials (teachers) within the six education zone in Anambra State, for the study. However, the sample size selected for the study involved 593 tutorials (teachers). A questionnaire titled: “Teacher Empowerment: An Imperative for Promoting Quality Education in the Schools Questionnaire for Teachers” (TEIQESQT) containing 28 items and drawn on a modified Likert type of 4 – point scale was used by the researchers to conduct the study. Validity and reliability of the instrument was also determined and corrections effected before the final drafting and distribution of the instrument. Data was also analyzed using mean score and the grand mean. From the findings of the study, recommendations were proffered and among such included: government directing policy and prioritizing teacher empowerment for quality education; adequate budget allocation and funds provided for teacher empowerment in Nigeria; and school leaderships and heads should also note the importance of the dimensions of teacher empowerment for teachers organizational commitment, efficiency and effectiveness |
| Keywords: teacher empowerment, professional growth, organizational effectiveness, quality education and quality outcomes |
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