The Impact of Motivation of Teachers on Students' Academic Performance in Selected Secondary Schools in Katakwi Town Council
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2019-06
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Kampala International University, bachelors degree in secondary education
Abstract
This study was conducted to establish the impact of motivation of
teachers on students' academic performance by taking the case of
some selected secondary schools in Katakwi Town Council. The
academic performances in most schools have always been poor
despite the government's effort to improve it. The study particularly
sought to establish the effect of poor motivation of teachers on
students' academic performance and recommend the appropriate
ways teachers should be motivated by school management and
other stakeholders if students' academic performance is to be
improved.
The study was conducted by cross sectional survey, data being
collected during the month of August 20 18, using questionnaire,
interview guide and observation methods from 56 respondents
randomly selected from 4 secondary schools. The data was analysed
and tabulated in the table form and graphs for easy interpretation.
Frequencies and percentages were used to describe and interpret
the findings from the fields.
The study generally established that poor motivation of teachers
has a terrible negative impact on the academic performance of
students in secondary schools. Poor motivation was found in hinder
opportunities for teachers to teach, guide and encourage learners
which are pre-requisite to good academic performance. The
research also pointed out dissatisfaction, strikes, inadequate
assessment of students, indiscipline of students, poor relationship
between teachers and school management as major effects of poor
motivation of teachers or students' academic performance in
Katakwi Town Council. However, the situation in Katakwi Town
Council could be a reflection of the general situation in Uganda.
The study concludes that for teachers to teach well and students
excel academically, they need good motivation. It recommends that
there is need for school management to improve on teachers'
welfare. Government in conjunction with the ministry of finance
and the ministry of education and sports should give secondary
school teachers professional allowance besides increasing their
salaries. The study also recommends that there should be
establishment of structures such as teachers' accommodation,
laboratory and library in each school. This will make teachers love
the job of teaching and do it permanently, hence students' good
academic performance.
Description
A Research Report Submitted To The College Of Education, Open And Distance Learning In Partial Fulfillment Of Requirements For The Award Of Bachelor Of Education Secondary Of Kampala International University.
Keywords
Motivation of Teachers, Students' Academic Performance, Katakwi Town Council