Impact of School Eye Care Intervention on Teachers' Productivity: A Case of Katsina State

Abstract

This study evaluates how the Noor Dubai Foundation (NDF) School Eye Intervention affects the output of instructors in Katsina State schools. A five-point Likert questionnaire was used to gather primary data for the survey study design. The data was analysed using tables, graphs, and regression. The results revealed that 76.16% agreed that teachers' productivity has improved by improving the students' social well-being, and 86.55% agreed it was by recognising students' importance in the classroom. 86.00% agreed that it was through improved students' understanding in the classroom. 76.32% agreed that it was through improving teachers' students' motivation in the classroom. 63.64% agreed that it was by applying various teaching methods in the classroom. 77.97% agreed that teachers improved the effort of students' learning in the classroom. 84.25% agreed that it was done by enhancing the understanding of slow learners in the classroom. 80.70% agreed that it was through motivating students in the classroom. Lastly, 86.36% of participants agreed that after obtaining the NDF Eye Care Intervention in the State, instructors' productivity has increased as a result of supporting pupils in the classroom. Regression results revealed that teachers' productivity increased by 38.5% with eye treatment and spectacles rather than eye screening. This suggests that after obtaining eye care and spectacles, instructors' productivity has increased dramatically because of NDF School Eye Intervention. The consequence of the policy is that the realisation of schoolchildren's right to education is impacted by poor eye health. For sustained eyesight and high-quality education, the government should focus strongly on partnering and cooperating with the NDF on eye care interventions.