Motivation Practices and Teachers’ Performance in Government Aided Primary Schools in Wakiso Town Council, Wakiso District

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to assess the relationship between motivation practices and teachers’ performance in government-aided primary schools in Wakiso Town Council, Wakiso District. The study was based on three objectives:

• To determine the extent to which motivational practices are being implemented in government-aided primary schools in Wakiso Town Council, Wakiso District.


• To examine the level of teacher performance in government-aided primary schools in Wakiso Town Council, Wakiso District.


• To find out the relationship between teacher motivation practices and academic performance of teachers in government-aided primary schools in Wakiso Town Council and Wakiso District.

The study adopted a descriptive correlational design and employed both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection. Both questionnaires and interviewing were the main methods of data collection. Simple random and purposive sampling techniques were used to select respondents.

Correlation results showed a moderate positive correlation between intrinsic motivation and performance of teachers (r=0.437) and a positive correlation between extrinsic motivation and performance of teachers (r=0.144). The study recommends that the Ministry of Public Service should work out incentive packages to increase teachers’ motivation to teach in primary schools. Accommodation needs to be provided to the teachers to enable them to live near schools. Supervision by the Ministry of Education and Sports, especially through the Education Standards Agency, should be strengthened, and supervisors should be encouraged to be more regular to prevent teachers from participating in secondary employment. The District Inspectorate should also be strengthened and adequately funded to carry out routine inspections in schools, and awards could be instituted for better performance.