EFFECT OF STRIKE ACTION ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOL
ABSTRACT
The research concentrates on the impact of strike action on the academic performance of secondary school students in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State. It adopted descriptive survey design. The sample for the study involved two hundred (200) students in five (5) selected senior secondary schools which were both male and female. The questionnaire designed by the researcher was used in the collection of data for the study. A four-point scale of SA, A, SD, D were used to answer the research questions. The data collected from the respondents was analyzed using frequencies, table, and the figures were analysed using simple percentages. The results of the study revealed the prevalence of strike action, the causes of strike action, the impact of strike action and the strategies that can be put in place to reduce strike action. Based on the findings, the researcher recommends that a strike free environment should be ensured for quality and conducive atmosphere for learning in schools, Government/teachers regulatory bodies such as NUT, ASSU, Educational board should be straighten for a quality education output, also schools supervisory personnel should be trained to avoid challenges which gradually lead to strike action. Finally, the listed strategies to be put in place to reduce strike action such as: regular payment of teachers salaries, strengthening of educational supervisory/monitoring bodies, organizing of educational programmes to improve government/staff relationship, proper design of curriculum should be considered in other to have a strike free environment.