MANAGEMENT FACTORS: A TOOL FOR POSITIVE LEARNING AMONG PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ETI-OSA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA IN LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

Education is a vital driver of individual and national development. This study investigates the influence of management factors on student academic performance in private secondary schools within the Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria. The research examines key management variables such as instructional supervision, decision-making processes, and record-keeping practices, alongside other determinants of student academic achievement. A sample of 200 students was selected from ten private secondary schools using a simple random sampling technique. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire to address the study's research questions and hypotheses. Findings showed that instructional supervision and record-keeping have significant relationships with student academic performance. Based on these outcomes, the study recommends regular internal and external supervision of schools, appointment of competent and experienced school managers, and periodic training on record-keeping and data usage to heighten positive learning. Furthermore, school administrators should adopt effective supervisory and record-keeping strategies to promote discipline and enhance productivity. Active involvement of all educational stakeholders in monitoring and supervision is also essential at all levels.