The Role of Motivation and Teachers’ Performance in Private Secondary Schools in Masheruka Town Council Sheema North, Sheema District

The study was about motivational practices and teachers’ performance in private secondary schools in Isingiro District, Uganda. The study was aimed at; assessing the influence of adequate fringe benefits on teachers’ performance in private secondary schools, establishing the influence of administrative support on teachers’ performance in private secondary schools and examining the influence of physical work environment on teachers’ performance in private secondary schools. A cross-sectional and a descriptive survey design were adopted. The target population included school administrators like, Board of governors, PTA heads, head teachers, teachers and students from selected private secondary schools in Isingiro district. Six private secondary schools were selected a sample size of 214 was obtained using simple random and purposive sampling techniques. Questionnaire and interview guide were used as data collection instruments. Data analysis was in form of descriptive statistics in addition to use of Pearson correlation coefficient to determine the relationship between motivational practices and teachers’ performance. From the study findings, it was learnt that there was no statistically significant relationship between fringe benefits and teachers’ performance in private secondary schools in Isingiro district while descriptive results also indicated poor level of fringe benefits. The study further established a statistically significant relationship between administrative support and teachers’ performance in private secondary schools. It was revealed that physical work environment statistically had an influence on teachers’ performance in private secondary schools in Isingiro district. In most private secondary schools, fringe benefits were not given a priority as one way of motivating teachers in their work. Administrative support was being provided to teachers in their respective secondary schools as it is recognized as key in promoting success. It is evident that this factor is being respected and promoted in most of the private secondary schools. There is need to sensitize teachers about the relevance of attending meetings and other school functions as part of providing solutions to their teaching challenges in their respective schools. There is need for the school management committee to handle teachers’ welfare issues. Keywords: Motivation, Teachers’ Performance, Private Secondary Schools, Administrative Support, Work Environment