| dc.description.abstract | This study assessed the influence of teacher motivation on job performance in selected
secondary schools in Hoima City, anchored on expectancy theory. The specific objectives
were to assess the extent of job performance, examine teacher level of motivation, and assess
the influence of motivation on job performance. Conducted between 2022 and 2024, the
study employed mixed- methods, targeting a population of 241 and a sample size of 144
teachers, who were randomly selected. Data were collected through questionnaires and
interview guides. The questionnaire scored a Content Validity Index of 0.858 while the
reliability of the tool was verified through pretesting pilot samples. Quantitative data were
analyzed using SPSS version 21, while qualitative data were analyzed using a content
analytical strategy. Out of 144 administered questionnaires, 112 were completed and
returned, yielding a response rate of 77.8%. In relation to the first objective it was found out
that job performance was to a large extent satisfactory. In relation to the second objective, it
was found out that the level of motivation varied from school to school, in selected secondary
schools in Hoima city. In relation to the third objective, it was found out that teacher
motivation has a positive influence on job performance in selected secondary schools in
Hoima city on all the three factors combined together that is, promotions, remuneration and
administrative support. The study concluded that teacher motivation significantly influences
job performance in Hoima City‘s secondary schools, with key factors being promotions,
remuneration, and administrative support. The study recommended that school administrators
and principals invest in ongoing professional development opportunities for teachers through
workshops, conferences, and training sessions to keep them updated with the latest teaching
methodologies and technologies. Teachers should set achievable goals for themselves and
their students to maintain motivation and a sense of purpose. Parents should show interest in
their children‘s education, communicate positively with teachers, attend parent-teacher
conferences, and support school events. Policymakers and the government should ensure
competitive and fair compensation packages for teachers to attract and retain talent. Teachers'
unions should advocate for teachers‘ rights, fair wages, and improved working conditions to
enhance job satisfaction and performance. They should also collaborate with schools and
districts to provide professional growth opportunities. | en_US |
