IMPACT OF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES ON PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ JOB SATISFACTION IN LAGOS STATE

Abstract

The research was carried out on impact of professional learning communities on secondary school teachers’ job satisfaction in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos state. The purpose of the study was to determine the level of teacher job satisfaction in Eti-Osa; assess the effect of participation in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) on teachers’ job satisfaction in Eti-Osa and identify the factors that influence the impact of PLCs on teachers’ job satisfaction in Eti-Osa. Three research questions guided the study. The study was anchored on Arnold Bakker and Evangelia Demerouti Demands-Resources (JD-R) Theory. Descriptive survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised 247 teachers in the area. Census sampling techniques was used to select the entire population. This is because the population is manageable. Structured questionnaire was used for data collection. 232 teachers in public secondary schools were studied in the area. Mean ratings was used to analyze the data collected. Findings of the study revealed among others that there are different ways teachers are satisfied with their jobs in public secondary schools in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos state which include that teachers feel a sense of satisfaction from the impact they have on their students' lives; and building positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues can be very fulfilling for teachers. Based on the findings, the study concluded that while the specific impact of PLCs on teachers’ job satisfaction in Eti-Osa would require specific research, generally, PLCs can have a positive impact on teacher job satisfaction by providing opportunities for collaboration, professional development and support among colleagues. The study, therefore, recommended among other things that government should promote and recognize the importance of teacher well-being in job satisfaction and consider implementing strategies to support teachers’ physical, emotional and mental health within the school environment. This would help to create an environment that supports teacher job satisfaction and retention