Extrinsic motivation and staff retention among government aided secondary school teachers, in Ibanda north constituency, Ibanda district

Abstract

The study investigated the relationship between extrinsic motivation and staff retention in Government aided secondary schools in Ibanda North Constituency Ibanda District. From the correlation analysis, the study revealed that there is a positive significant relationship between supervision and staff retention in Government aided secondary schools in Ibanda North Constituency Ibanda District (r value of 0. 666, P = 0.00<0.05). The study findings showed that the supervisors provide tangible, work-related advice and, support training and learning activities of teachers and provide supportive statements. The study revealed that there is a positive significant relationship between remuneration and staff retention in Government aided secondary schools in Ibanda North Constituency Ibanda District (r value of 0. 586, P = 0.00<0.05), and that the teachers are remunerated on time, are satisfied with the remunerations because such remunerations act as incentives for staff to attract their attention and their personal interest towards the school's success. The study findings also revealed that there is a negative significant relationship between working conditions and staff retention in Government aided secondary schools in Ibanda North Constituency Ibanda District (r value of -0.495 P = 0.00<0.05). The study revealed that teachers are signed with many tasks and responsibilities, they have a lot of work because they are under staffed and that sometimes the teachers consider taking a leave off work as a result of working conditions. It was recommended that teachers should be aware of the role of supervision and take an active part in the process. Moreover, codes of practice within teaching highlight the importance of workers taking responsibility for their own learning and professional development, supported by their schools.