Management of Sickness Presenteeism and Teachers’ Involvement in Teaching-learning Activities in Public Secondary Schools in Busia District.
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2024
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Busitema University
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This study examined the influence of the Management of sickness presenteeism on teachers’ involvement in teaching-learning activities in public secondary schools in Busia District, Eastern Uganda. The specific objectives were three; to assess the rate of teacher involvement in teaching-learning activities in public secondary schools, to establish factors associated with prevalence of sickness presenteeism among secondary school teachers, and to measure the influence of the management of sickness presenteeism on the teaching-learning activities in public secondary schools. The study adopted a mixed-methods design, given that whereas the assessment of the prevalence and associated factors of sickness presenteeism calls for the collection of quantitative data, there was a need to explore the same attributes in an open-ended format, from the teachers themselves and the head teachers. The study involved a sample of 215 teachers and 7 heads of schools selected using simple random, stratified and purposive sampling techniques. The findings were obtained using questionnaire and interview guide. The validity index was 88.6% while the reliability coefficient was above .70. Data were entered and analyzed in SPSS version 22, in which descriptive and regression analysis were computed. According to findings, involvement of teachers in teaching-learning includes; teachers' on-time work schedules, concentration on duties, knowing students' requirements and learning styles for effective teaching and learning. Curriculum, instruction, and collaboration should be prioritized by teachers. Findings also revealed that Public secondary school teachers have high sickness presenteeism due to job insecurity, workload, lack of substitute teachers, flexible work environment, fear of losing salary, lack of sick leave space, love for the job, and tolerability. The results indicate a significant positive influence of the management of sickness presenteeism on teaching and learning activities (beta = 0.489; p = 0.000). It was concluded that involvement of teachers in teaching-learning include teachers' on-time work plans, fulfillment of regular duties, understanding students' needs and learning styles are crucial for effective teaching and learning. It is also concluded that teachers often experience sickness presenteeism due to job insecurity, workload, lack of substitute teachers, a flexible work environment, fear of missing out on salary, lack of sick leave space, love for the job, and tolerability. The results also demonstrate that as disease presenteeism rises, there is a substantial influence on teaching and learning activities. The study recommends Board of Governors in schools to create a positive and supportive school culture for teachers through regular acknowledgements and celebration of their efforts. The government should implement policies and guidelines that promote a healthy work-life balance for teachers.
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Wanyama, A. (2024). Management of Sickness Presenteeism and Teachers’ Involvement in Teaching-learning Activities in Public Secondary Schools in Busia District. [Masters, Thesis]. Busitema University.