Abstract
The study aimed at the perceptions of primary, secondary and tertiary school teachers
concerning retirement. The sample consisting of 600 retired teachers was randomly selected
from three geo-political zones in Nigeria. A questionnaire consisting of 20 items on the
perceptions of teachers concerning retirement was designed by the researcher. The instrument
was validated by experts in school administration and test/evaluation in Niger Delta
University Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State Nigeria. It was tested for reliability using the test
re-test method and data obtained was analyzed using the Product Moment Correlation
Coefficient Statistics. It was established at 0.86 which shows the instrument was found
reliable. This was administered to the respondents and the responses collated and analyzed.
The result reveals that there is no significant difference between primary and secondary
schools teachers concerning retirement in Nigeria but it differs with tertiary school teachers
since they are open to contract jobs and other opportunities outside service. The primary and
secondary school teachers in Nigeria, consider retirement as a curse while it is a blessing to
the tertiary school teachers. Valued suggestions were made to cater for retirees and retirement.
Oladunjoye Patrick, Omemu Felix. (2013) Retirement: A Blessing or a Curse? The Nigerian Teachers’ Perceptions, Journal of Elementary Education, Volume-23, Issue-2.
-
Views
323 -
Downloads
51
