Motivation and teacher performance in the selected primary schools in Masaba subcounty, Busia district.
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2024
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Busitema University
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The study investigated the Influence of Motivation on the Performance of teachers of selected primary schools in Masaba subcounty, Busia District. It was guided by three research objectives which were; the influence of Monetary Motivation, Non-Monetary Motivation, and Motivation Management procedures on teacher performance. The study used a Cross-Sectional Survey Design with both Qualitative and Quantitative results. Data was collected using questionnaires and interviews. In data analysis frequencies, percentages and mean, correlations and regressions to show the magnitude of effect the independent variables have on the dependent variable. Study findings revealed that monetary motivation showed a positive and significant relationship with teacher performance (r=.471, p < 0.01). Findings also revealed a significant positive relationship between the non-monetary motivation and teacher performance (r=657, p <0.01). The Motivation Management Procedures also showed a significant positive relationship with teacher performance (r=455, p < 0.01). It was therefore concluded that Monetary Motivation, Non-Monetary Motivation and Motivation Management procedures improve teacher performance. It was therefore recommended among many that head teachers in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Sports should enhance the teachers’ salaries timely, need for the schools to offer training opportunities to the teachers so as to enhance their performances and there was need to create a good working environment without harassment and discrimination so that the staff can commit to work.
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Wafula, A. E. (2024). Motivation and teacher performance in the selected primary schools in Masaba Subcounty, Busia District. [Research report]. Busitema University.