Relationship between Head Teacher's Motivation Strategies and Teacher's Performance in Secondary Schools in Serere District

Abstract

Globally, teacher performance is a significant challenge for education, necessitating effective strategies to combat low morale and ensure adequate school performance (Gitonga, 2012). This study investigated the relationship between headteacher motivation strategies and Teacher Performance in secondary schools in the Serere district. Head teachers in Serere District are faced challenges such as lack of supervision, low assessment, absenteeism and non-participation in school activities, leading to a 50% decline in performance. Research was needed to understand the relationship between motivation strategies and teachers’ performance. With a sample size of 246 respondents, including head teachers and teachers, a cross-sectional correlation survey methodology was employed.The Spearman Rank Order Correlation Coefficient was utilized to analyze the data that were collected through surveys.The results showed a favorable relationship between head teachers' motivation and secondary school teachers' performance in the Serere district, suggesting that accommodations, salary increases, and capacity building encourage teachers to work hard.The research findings indicated a positive association between the motivational strategies employed by head teachers and the performance of teachers in secondary schools within the Serere District. The study suggested that additional policies should be introduced to bolster and sustain the existing framework of head teachers' motivational strategies. It further recommended revisiting and refining policies related to their implementation to foster continuous improvement in teachers' performance. Additionally, the study proposed the exploration of further research avenues to delve into motivation strategies and teachers' job satisfaction in secondary schools specifically within the Serere District