Abstract
Knowledge is widely recognized as a vital asset required for organizations to perform effectively and efficiently
in this era of globalization. Considering the complex roles performed by teachers, there is need to
examine the importance of knowledge management as one factor that can enhance their effectiveness. The study
examined knowledge management and teachers’ job effectiveness in Secondary Schools in Ikom Education
Zone, Cross River State, Nigeria. Two hypotheses directed the study. The study employed correlational research
design. The population included all 27,191 teachers in 112 public secondary schools, with a sample of 1,356
teachers selected through stratified and proportionate sampling techniques. Data was collected using a 24-item
questionnaire titled "Knowledge Management and Teachers’ Job Effectiveness Questionnaire (KMTJEQ)." It
was validated by experts by two experts in Educational Management and Measurement and Evaluation at the
University of Calabar. The instrument's reliability was established using Cronbach alpha formula, and a
liability coefficient of .85 was obtained. Data analysis was done using Simple and Multiple Linear Regression.
The study found that that knowledge creation and knowledge sharing significantly predict teachers’ job
effectiveness. The study concluded that knowledge management significantly relates to teachers’ job
effectiveness in public secondary schools in Ikom Education Zone, Cross River State, Nigeria. This implies that
knowledge creation and sharing enhances teachers professional growth, improves job effectiveness, and the
overall quality of education in Cross River State and Nigeria at large. Recommendations included that
secondary school management should conduct workshops on knowledge creation, covering the latest
pedagogical theories, educational technologies, and curriculum updates so as to support continuous
professional growth and ensure teaching methods remain effective
2024-12-01
Vol. 1 Issue No. 1 December 2024
Articles
Vol. 1 Issue No. 1 December 2024
/ ArticleKNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND TEACHERS’ JOB EFFECTIVENESS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN IKOM EDUCATION ZONE OF CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA
Obona, Edut Egbe
Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Educational Foundation Studies, University of Calabar, Calabar.
obonaedut@gmail.com
https://orcid.org/https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7227-9085
Obeten, Joy Nelson
Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Educational Foundation Studies, University of Calabar, Calabar.
joyobeten@gmail.com
Anyandi, Regina Ogar
Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Educational Foundation Studies, University of Calabar, Calabar.
prasieanyandi@gmail.com