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
Abstract
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
Description
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.
Keywords
Teachers’ Remuneration, Performance