ABSTRACT
A study on teacher motivation as determinant of teacher performance in Omiro Primary
School, Ober Zone was carried out with the main objective of establishing the
relationship between teacher motivation and teacher performance. The specific objectives
of the study were; to establish the relationship between teacher motivation and
performance, to determine factors that influence teacher motivation, to establish ways of
motivating teachers so as improve on their performance, to find out the factors that affect
the teachers' performance. The population used consisted of 56 teachers who represented
from the School. The methods used in the investigation were quantitative and qualitative.
The purposive sampling procedure was employed so as to ensure that all the teachers in
the school are represented. The sources of data were both primary, obtained using
questionnaires which were distributed to the respondents and interview schedules.
Secondary sources were also used, obtained from text books, internet, and newspapers
among others. The questionnaire designated questionnaire for teachers was used to
collect data for teacher motivation and performance and the questionnaire designated
questionnaire for students was used to collect data on teacher performance. The interview
guide was also used and observation schedules were involved in collecting data. Data was
analyzed around each of the major three questions so as to achieve the objectives of the
study. Findings revealed that the demotivating factors such as strife ridden atmosphere
and unreasonable demands created by management, poor salary, discouraging team spirit,
effecting heavy handed policies on teachers affects their performance.
In conclusion, teacher motivation should be included as part of the working resources in
an educational institution. The 10 salient points for motivation such as recognition,
encouraging independence and creativity, availing training opportunities, ensuring safety
of the work place, future security, respecting employees' ideas and being accessible were recommended.
AROGO, K (2021). Teacher Motivation And Academic Performance In Ober Zone Kasipul Division, South Rachuonyo District Kenya. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/teacher-motivation-and-academic-performance-in-ober-zone-kasipul-division-south-rachuonyo-district-kenya
AROGO, KENNEDY "Teacher Motivation And Academic Performance In Ober Zone Kasipul Division, South Rachuonyo District Kenya" Afribary. Afribary, 11 Jun. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/teacher-motivation-and-academic-performance-in-ober-zone-kasipul-division-south-rachuonyo-district-kenya. Accessed 12 Oct. 2024.
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AROGO, KENNEDY . "Teacher Motivation And Academic Performance In Ober Zone Kasipul Division, South Rachuonyo District Kenya" Afribary (2021). Accessed October 12, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/teacher-motivation-and-academic-performance-in-ober-zone-kasipul-division-south-rachuonyo-district-kenya