Motivation and teacher effectiveness in universal secondary education schools: a case study of zombo district, Uganda.

Abstract

The study sought to investigate the effect of motivation on teacher effectiveness in Universal Secondary Education schools in Zombo District. The objectives were to; examine the effect of staff development on teacher effectiveness, establish the effect of instructional resource provision on teacher effectiveness, as well as establish the effect of interpersonal relationship on teacher effectiveness. A cross sectional research design was used where both qualitative and quantitative approaches were adopted to collect and analyze data using Pearson correlation co-efficiency. The researcher used the questionnaire, interview guides and observation check list to collect data from students teachers, head teachers, HODs, Deputy Head teachers and the DEO. The study found that sixty one percent of respondents agreed that staff development in schools was done through aspects like assessment of teacher training, upgrading and workshops or seminars. Sixty five percent of respondents agreed that there was provision of instructional resources to teachers where textbooks, teaching/learning aids, and instructional time were properly assessed. Finally, seventy three percent response that interpersonal relationships were in form of effective communication, collective planning, team work and having productive regular meetings. The P-value of 0.799 was used by the researcher to conclude that there was a positive relationship between motivation and teacher effectiveness. The researcher recommends that government provides more and enough textbooks to schools. That school administrators to be considerate and flexible with teachers so as to access trainings, seminars, workshops for building the capacity of teachers, and that teachers should be encouraged to follow the vision and mission of the schools and that both government and school authorities should ensure conducive learning environment and enough building facilities, increase teachers' salaries/remunerations.