Secondary school administration and human capital development in Rivers State, Nigeria

Abstract

The purpose of this paper was to identify the characteristics of well administered secondary schools in Rivers State, Nigeria and determine the teachers’ evaluation. Significantly, stakeholders’ attention would be drawn to vital indices for supports and goals achievement. Four research questions, two hypotheses, related literature review, document analysis and questionnaire were used. From the 245 approved secondary schools, 100 were randomly selected as sample. The study identified 19 characteristics and no significant difference between male and female teachers’ evaluation. It concludes that identification and evaluation of the characteristics of well administered secondary schools will enhance school administration, human capital development and educational goals achievement hence recommends their provision and maintenance by all the stakeholders in the Educational Industry.

Keywords: School administration, human capital development, Nigeria.