RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TEACHERS’ MONITORING AND STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ONITSHA NORTH LGA OF ANAMBRA STATE

Abstract

The study examined relationship between teachers’ monitoring and students’ academic performance in secondary schools in Onitsha North LGA of Anambra State. The aim of the study is to determine the relationship between classroom observation monitoring and students’ academic performance in secondary schools, identify the relationship between attendance monitoring and students’ academic performance in secondary schools, examine the relationship between behavioural monitoring and students’ academic performance in secondary schools in Onitsha north LGA of Anambra State. The study adopted Self-Determination theory by Deci & Ryan (1985) because of its relatedness. Correlational research design was adopted for the study. Self-structured questionnaire was used for data collection, 260 respondents were sampled in the study area. Pearson Product Moment Correlation coefficient (r) was use for data analysis. The hypotheses were tested at .05 level of significance with simple linear regression. The p-value was used to determine the significance of dependent variables in all hypotheses. All analysis was carried out using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Version 25. The findings of the study showed that there is positive relationship of Classroom observation monitoring and students’ academic performance in secondary schools; there is high relationship between attendance monitoring and Academic performance of secondary schools students; there is high relationship between behavioural monitoring and students’ academic performance in secondary schools; there is positive relationship of performance monitoring and students’ academic performance in secondary schools in Onitsha north LGA of Anambra State. The study concluded that eeffective monitoring by teachers leads to better student behaviour, improved attendance, and higher academic achievement. The study recommended that schools should regularly carry out classroom observation to help teachers improve their teaching and boost students’ academic performance; attendance should be carefully monitored to ensure students attend classes regularly, which will help improve their learning and results; and teachers and school staff should pay attention to students’ behavior and guide them positively to create a better learning environment