INFLUENCE OF SCHOOL-COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIP ON EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MUBI EDUCATION ZONE, ADAMAWA STATE – NIGERIA

Kwaij Tizhe Takwate

Department of Art and Social Science Education, Adamawa State University, Mubi

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Ishaku Kpapisom

Adamawa State College of Nursing Science, Yola

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Julius Fidelis

Adamawa State University Demonstration Secondary School, Mubi

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Barka Phibiger Gamjari

Adamawa State University Demonstration Secondary School, Mubi

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Abstract

This study investigated the influence of school–community relationship on effective management of secondary schools in Mubi Education Zone, Adamawa State, Nigeria. A descriptive survey of 2,948 respondents comprising the School-Based Management Committee (SBMC) members, principals, teachers, used proportionate stratified sampling to select 330 participants (30 principals, 250 teachers, 50 SBMC members). Data from a validated questionnaire (Cronbach’s α = 0.75) were analyzed using mean, SD, and one‑way ANOVA at 0.05 significance. Findings showed community participation positively influences school management (grand mean = 3.57), with SBMC members scoring highest and teachers lowest. Significant differences existed across stakeholders for community participation (F = 131.15, p < 0.001), students’ discipline (F = 55.62, p < 0.001), and teachers’ professional development (F = 30.82, p < 0.001). For “school administration seeks community inputs,” mean scores were SBMC (3.74), principals (3.64), and teachers (3.36), indicating teachers perceive less inclusive engagement. The study concluded that collaborative school–community relationships enhance effective management through improved participation, student discipline, and teacher development. It recommended greater teacher inclusion in initiatives, enhanced communication, and joint capacity‑building to bridge perception gaps and optimize management effectiveness.

Keywords: School–Community Relationship, Secondary School Management, community Participation, Teachers’ Professional Development, Adamawa State. Download pdf