The impact of teachers’ remuneration on performance of schools under universal primary education (upe) system in Uganda. a case study of Kayunga District

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2019-05
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Kampala International University ,College of Education
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The study was about teachers’ remuneration and performance of schools under UPE system in Uganda particularly in Kayunga District. The purpose of the study was to establish the relationship between the variables. The objectives of the study were to establish the impact of teachers’ remuneration on performance, to examine the relationship between teachers’ level of motivation and performance, and to examine the effect of teachers’ fringe benefits and nature of working conditions on performance of schools under UPE system in kayunga district Analytical and correlation designs were used in the course of the study. Quantitative data was gathered in order to establish the relationship between the independent and dependent variables. The data was collected from a total population of 50 respondents including teachers, deputy head teachers and head teachers. Data was presented in a tabular form with frequencies and percentages for singular classifications of responses. A statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) was used to establish the relationship between remuneration and performance. Findings on establishing the relationship between teachers’ remuneration and performance of schools under UPE system revealed a strong and 15ositive relationship between teachers ‘remuneration and performance of schools under UPE system. Similarly, findings on examining the relationship between teachers’ level of motivation and performance of schools under UPE system revealed a strong and positive relationship. Study findings also revealed that teachers’ fringe benefits and nature of working conditions greatly affects performance of schools under UPE system. The government or management should put up strategies to ensure that teachers’ salaries, wages and other allowances are adequate and satisfactory so that teachers can be able to provide individualized attention to their students, avoid absenteeism and strictly follow the policies and regulations of MoBS for improved performance to be achieved in schools under UPE system. Finally, the government or management should appreciate the significant relationship between the variables to ensure continued success and survival
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Research report submitted to the college of education open and distance e-learning in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the award of bachelors’ degree of arts with education. Kampala International University.
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Teachers’ Remuneration, Performance
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