TEACHER RETENTION IN SECONDARY SCHOOL SYSTEM: A STRA'fEGY FOR EFFECTIVE PLANNING 0F EDUCATON IN MINNA METROPOLIS, NIGER STATE.

Abstract

This research investigated teacher retention 111 secondary schools within Minna metropolis of Niger State and recommended strategies for effective planning in education. The broad objective of this study was 10 find out how to make effective planning strategies to retain teachers in the school system, and investigate teacher retention factors ill the school system. Literatures related to the study were also reviewed. The descriptive research design and survey method was used for the study. 200 teachers out of the total numbers of 2002 were used as sample. A set of questionnaire was used to collect data. The questionnaire was validated and certified by the research supervisors and two other experts. The data was analyzed using simple percentages and frequency distribution table. The research findings are that; there are qualified/unqualified teachers in Niger State secondary schools', no materials and equipments [or teaching and learning, and schools' libraries and laboratories are not well equipped for adequate use for the students and teachers in the state; teachers' leave for better jobs in the state for greener pasture. Prom the result obtained, the following recommendations were made to enhance teacher retention in our secondary schools'; Niger state government has to boost the morale of teachers' to attain educational goals for the society and the need to provide suitable teaching materials amongst others.