Motivation as a correlate to primary teachers’ performance in Buyinja Parish Kyanamukaaka Sub County Masaka District
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2015-08
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Kampala International University ,College of Education
Abstract
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.
Description
A dissertation submitted for file qualification to the award of bachelors of arts with education, collage
of education and open distance Kampala International University.
Keywords
Motivation, Teachers’ performance