Investigating the Factors Affecting the Job Performance of Secondary School Teachers in District Kohat

Abstract

The Aims of the study was to enhance the job performance of secondary school teachers by investigating the factors affecting the performance of SSTs at school level. The purpose of the study were (1) to assess and summarize principal views on the factors affecting job performance of SSTs, (2) to assess and summarize SST own views on the factor that affect their performance, (3) to assess and summarize students views on the factors affecting job performance of SSTs, (4) compare and contrast SST performance on each factor based on the principal, the SSTs themselves, and students. The study was descriptive in nature, involving all principals, SSTs, and students from school level in district Kohat. The sample comprised 50 selected schools, with one principal, two SSTs, and five students chosen from each school, totaling 400 individuals (50 principals, 100 SSTs, and 250 students). Separate questionnaires were created for SSTs, students and principals from the school. The data collected were organized, analyzed, and interpreted using statistical methods. The study found that subject Knowledge was perceived as the strongest factor among the four factors affecting SSTs’ job performance, according to SSTs, students and principals.  Conversely, attitude toward students was viewed as the weakest factor. Instructional techniques and characteristics of SSTs were seen as intermediate factors in terms of their presence in SSTs’ performance. Although subject knowledge was rated highest, SSTs are encouraged to continue enhancing their content knowledge through concept based practical knowledge and different training programs.

Keywords: Job Performance, Subject Knowledge, instructional techniques