Working conditions and teachers' performance in selected secondary schools in Mukono municipality
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine working conditions and teachers' performance in
selected secondary schools in Mukono Municipality. The objectives included; to find out the
existing working conditions, establish the level of teachers' performance and determine the
effect of work conditions on teachers' performance in selected Secondary Schools in Mukono
Municipality. The cross-sectional research design was used. Both qualitative and quantitative
approaches were adopted. The area of study was limited to Mukono Municipality. The sample
sizes of 50 respondents were purposively selected for the study. The study found out that the
work conditions in private secondary schools is adequate enough to enhance teachers'
performance. However, there are poor working conditions in government secondary schools
which constrain teachers' performance. About level of performance; the teachers follow
appropriate procedures in line with the national curriculum standards which has enabled them
to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of subject content and knowledge of best
practices. The teachers effectively also communicate learning goals and have regular checks
to enhance the students' understanding. About effects of work conditions on teachers '
performance, it was found out that teachers housed outside school premises stay in inferior
rooms in poorly planned places. It was therefore concluded that teachers follow appropriate
procedures in line with the national curriculum standards which has enabled them to
demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of subject content and knowledge of best
practices. The teachers effectively communicate learning goals and have regular checks that
help them to know whether students have understood. regularly monitor and evaluate students'
progress and report feedback to school management The study recommended that there is
need for teachers to adopt survival strategies like starting a business to enable them earn some
extra income. Improve accommodation and periodically increase teachers' salaries to match
standard of living.