Implications of Human Capital Development Strategies on Teachers’ Job Satisfaction and Job Performance in Secondary Schools in Ikom Education Zone of Cross River State, Nigeria
Keywords:
Human Capital Development, Job Performance, Job Satisfaction, Secondary EducationAbstract
This study investigated the implications of human capital development strategies on teachers’ job satisfaction and job performance in secondary schools in the Ikom Education Zone of Cross River State. The study was guided by three objectives: to assess the influence of human capital development strategies on teachers’ job satisfaction, to examine the relationship between teacher development, job satisfaction, and job performance, and to determine the effect of such strategies on students’ academic performance and overall school outcomes. Anchored on Human Capital Theory, the study adopted a survey research design. A sample of 280 teachers was drawn using stratified random sampling from selected secondary schools in the zone. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, t-test, and ANOVA at a 0.05 significance level. Findings revealed that human capital development strategies such as training, workshops, seminars, welfare incentives, and career opportunities significantly influence teachers’ job satisfaction. Results also showed a strong positive relationship between teacher development, job satisfaction, and job performance. Furthermore, schools that invested more in teacher development recorded better student performance and improved school outcomes. The study concludes that systematic investment in human capital development is essential for enhancing teacher motivation, performance, and student achievement. It recommends that policymakers and administrators in Cross River State should prioritize continuous professional development, equitable access to training, improved welfare, and consistent monitoring of human capital development initiatives to strengthen the quality of secondary education.
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