INFLUENCE OF PRINCIPAL’S MANAGERIAL SKILLS ON TEACHER’S PRODUCTIVITY AND STUDENTS’ ACEDEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ATIBA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OYO STATE

This study examines the influence of principals' managerial skills on teachers' productivity and students' academic achievement in secondary schools within Atiba Local Government Area of Oyo State. The study employed a quantitative research design, utilizing a structured questionnaire titled Principals' Managerial Skills on Teachers' Productivity Questionnaire (PMSTPQ) to collect data from 150 teachers. The study assessed key managerial skills, including innovative skills, conceptual skills, human relation skills, and communication skills, in relation to teachers' productivity and students' academic performance. Data analysis was conducted using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), and chi-square tests were employed to determine the significance of relationships between principals' managerial skills and educational outcomes. The findings revealed no significant relationship between principals’ managerial skills and teachers' productivity, students' academic achievement, or school effectiveness. This suggests that while principals' leadership and management styles are important, other factors such as teacher motivation, instructional strategies, student engagement, and school resources play more critical roles in shaping academic outcomes. The study concludes that principals’ managerial skills alone may not be sufficient to enhance teachers’ productivity or student success. It recommends that school administrators undergo capacity-building programs to strengthen their leadership effectiveness while also prioritizing teacher support, student-centered policies, and collaboration among educational stakeholders. Future research should explore the impact of instructional strategies, teacher motivation, and school infrastructure on academic performance. Key words: Conceptual skills, communication skill, Innovative skills, Principal managerial skills, Teacher’s productivity.