CHALLENGES CONFRONTING THE OPERATORS OF PRIVATE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN AWKA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ANAMBRA STATE

This study examined the challenges confronting the operators of private primary and secondary schools in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State. Three specific purposes, three research questions and three hypotheses guided the study. Descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The population of the study comprised all the 214 (58 private secondary school and 156 private primary school) operators in the local government area; which was used as the sample for the study. Researchers structured rating scale “Challenges Confronting Private School Operators Rating Scale (CCPSORS)” was used for data collection. The instrument was face validated by three experts in Faculty of Education. Average internal consistency co-efficient of 0.79 was obtained using Cronbach Alpha statistical method. The researcher administered the instrument to the respondents with the help of two research assistants. Data were analyzed using aggregate mean. The findings revealed that inadequate funds, inadequate infrastructures, and inadequate instructional materials are challenges that confront the operators of private primary and secondary schools in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The study concluded that these challenges could impede students' learning experiences, limit educational opportunities, and hinder overall academic achievement; and addressing them is crucial for ensuring equitable access to quality education and fostering positive learning outcomes. Based on the findings, the study recommended among others that Private school management should make adequate funding a top priority by creating and implementing sustainable funding strategies. They should focus on improving infrastructure and also prioritize the provision of instructional materials, such as textbooks, digital resources, and hands-on equipment, to enhance teaching and learning opportunities.

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