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.