International Journal of Academic Management Science Research (IJAMSR)
  Year: 2019 | Volume: 3 | Issue: 11 | Page No.: 36-40
Academic Staff Training and Lecturers’ Performance in Distance Learning Institute University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Olatunbosun Odusanya

Abstract:
Training is an important activity of human resource department which helps in improving the competency of employees. Training gives a lot of benefits to the employees such as improvement in efficiency and effectiveness, development of self-confidence and assists everyone in self-management. This study investigates academic staff training and lecturer’s performance in Distance Learning Institute University of Ibadan. Findings from this study revealed that there is a significant relationship between academic staff training and lecturer’s Performance in Distance Learning Institute University of Ibadan, that there is a significant relationship between academic staff training and job satisfaction in Distance Learning Institute University of Ibadan and absence of training on administration capability, teaching capability and research capability were identified as the core challenges of staff training needs in distance learning institute University of Ibadan. This study adopted descriptive survey designed. In analyzing the data simple percentage and chi-square with the aid of Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) were used. The study recommends customized training that can address administration, teaching and research training needs in Distance Learning Institute University of Ibadan.