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    Motivation as a correlate to primary teachers’ performance in Buyinja Parish Kyanamukaaka Sub County Masaka District
    (Kampala International University ,College of Education, 2015-08) Kibuuka, Eddy
    Teacher motivation is becoming an important issue given their responsibility to impart knowledge and skills to learners. Consequently, this study investigate d the effects of motivation on the performance of primary school teachers Buyinja parish Kyanamukaaka sub county, Masaka district. Specifically, the study sought to find out whether motivation of teachers had any effect on their morale to perform and; the effect of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation on the performance of teachers Motivation. According to Okumbe (1998) motivation is defined as a physiological or psychological deficiency or need that activates behaviouror a drive that is arrived at a goal or incentive. According to Balunywa (2003), motivation is the inducement of a desired behavior with in subordinates. It is the inducement of a desired behaviour within subordinates. In this study, the variable motivation involved both intrinsic and extrinsic motivators. Extrinsic Motivation. According to Sansone & Harackiewicz (2000), extrinsic motivation results from the attainment of externally administered rewards, including pay, material possessions, prestige, and positive evaluations from others. In this study, extrinsic motivation of teachers included externally administered rewards like salary, free accommodation, free meals, weekly duty and extra teaching allowances, advance payments in case of financial problems, leave of absence and free medical care among others. Intrinsic motivation is an inducement derived from within the person or from the activity itself and, positively affects behavior, performance, and wellbeing (Ryan &Deci, 2000). In contrast to extrinsic motivation, intrinsic motivation is said to exist when behavior is performed for its own sake rather than to obtain material or social reinforcers. In this study, intrinsic motivation of teachers included job satisfaction of derived from teaching, enjoyment of teaching, the challenging and competitive nature of teaching, recognition, career development, control over others and, teaching as one’s goal in life.. A descriptive survey research design was adapted where a total sample of 60 respondents including teachers, head teachers, school management committee members (SMC) and the Masaka Municipal Education Officer (MEO) was consulted. The primary data were collected using structured questionnaires for teachers, as well as key informant interview guides for head teachers and MEO. A focus group discussion was held with SMC members in the area. Consequently, both qualitative and quantitative data were collected. In order to improve teacher motivation and performance at work, the study recommended increase in the salary of primary teachers to match the increased cost of living, provision of accommodation to teachers, strengthening of supervision as well as instituting awards for good performance, among others.