| dc.description.abstract | This research project investigated the influence of job factors on the level of motivation of public primary school head teachers in Ndoleli Division Meru County. The purpose of the study Was to assess the influence of job factors on the level of motivation of public primary school head teachers in Ndoleli division and the study objectives were; to examine the level to which job factors of remuneration, promotion, recognition, workload, work environment and job security influence the head teacher motivation in public primary schools.
Literature was reviewed on theories of motivation and job factors that affect employee's level of motivation. Theoretical framework was based on Herzberg's Motivation Hygiene Theory which postulates that there are certain factors in an organization that directly motivate employees to worker harder. Study design was descriptive research method which is appropriate for behavioural concepts. All the 29 head teachers participated since leaving out any case from such a small population could have eliminated useful information.
Data was collected using questionnaires and an interview schedule. The instrument used was questionnaire which was validated through a preliminary pilot study. The test-retest technique was used to determine reliability which gave a coefficient of 0.83 which showed that the instrument was reliable for data collection. Permit to carry out the research was sought from the National Council for Science and Technology and reported to the District Commissioner and District Education Officer Igembe North respectively. The researcher distributed and collected the questionnaires after completion and analysis was done using the statistical package for social sciences.
The research found out that most of the head teachers are not motivated by the remuneration that they get from the teachers service commission and the allowances that they are entitled to. They requested a review of the salary structure and improvement of the current salaries. The study also found out that most head teachers were not satisfied with the way promotion decisions were made and requested fairness in the promotion process. Majority of the head teachers were moderately motivated by the recognition accorded by the employer.
The study also found out that most head teachers were overburdened by the work load that they had and this was attributed to understaffing of teachers in primary schools which led to head teachers assuming some of the duties that should be handled by teachers. The study revealed that the work environment influences the motivation of primary school head teachers with 48% moderately satisfied. Also they were slightly satisfied with the terms of service provided by the employer which ensured their job security. The teachers demanded increases in funds for free primary education in order to enable them procure enough learning resources for the schools.
Recommendations:
TSC to review responsibility allowance for head teachers to equal with the duties they carry of managing the school affairs, promotions be conducted fairly and on merit in order to motivate the teachers to enhance their performance of duties, define clear employment policies which will ensure job security for head teachers and work content must be clearly outlined if head teachers have to sign the contracts.
The Ministry of Education should hold seminars comprising of teachers, sponsors, parents and politicians to discuss the importance of recognition in enhancing performance through motivation. Also more funds should be allocated to schools in order for the learning institutions to be able to improve the work environment and provide facilities I resources for execution of duties.
The government policy on employment should be reviewed to have more teachers employed in order to reduce the workload of head teachers and allow them to handle administrative work The K.I.E. as the curriculum developers should incorporate the concept of motivational practices in the teacher education syllabus to equip the teachers with motivational skills and knowledge to enable them carry out their duties with ease. The head teachers should embrace motivational practices and extend the same to those who are under them. | en_US |
