Training Assessment as Determinant of Senior Secondary School Principals Job Performance in Lagos State

Abstract

In recent years, it appears that the job performance of principals in public 
senior secondary schools in Lagos State seems to be deteriorating. Despite 
the efforts of educational stakeholders, the situation appeared to remain 
unchanged. Previous studies had identified various factors contributing to 
principals’ poor job performance in other states, but limited research had 
specifically addressed this issue within the context of public senior secondary 
schools in Lagos State. To address this gap, the studyinvestigated training 
assessment as a determinant of principals’ job performance in Lagos State. 
A descriptive research design, using a survey approach, guided the study. The 
population consisted of all 323 principals in public senior secondary schools 
in Lagos State. A total enumeration sampling technique was employed, and 
a self-developed questionnaire for principals, with a reliability coefficient of 
? = 0.821, was used. The findings indicated that the job performance level of principals in Lagos State was high (x?=3.19), the level of training 
assessment was also high (x?=3.07), and training assessment had a 
significant influence on principals' job performance (? = 0.403, t = 7.674, 
p < 0.05). The study concluded that effective training assessment was 
crucial for enhancing principals’ leadership functions and improving overall 
school performance. Based on these findings, the study recommended 
strengthening post-training evaluations, institutionalising comprehensive 
professional development programs, and ensuring consistent training quality 
across all schools.