Influence Of Head Teachers’ Leadership Styles On Teachers’ Motivation Levels In Public Primary Schools In Ngong Zone, Kajiado North District, Kenya
Abstract
The head teachers’ leadership style can influence teachers’ motivation either negatively or positively. The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of public primary school head teachers’ leadership styles on teachers’ motivational level in Ngong Zone, Kajiado County, Kenya, the specific objectives were as follows: to establish whether democratic leadership style influences motivation of public primary school teachers in Ngong Zone; to find out if laissez – faire leadership style influences motivation of public primary school teachers in Ngong Zone; to determine the extent to which transformational leadership style influences motivation of public primary school teachers in Ngong Zone; and to establish whether autocratic leadership style influences motivation of public primary school teachers in Ngong Zone. This study adopted a descriptive methodology design where by quantitative tools were used to collect data. The target population was 9 public primary schools in Ngong Zone. The study consisted of 9 public primary schools, 9 head teachers and 141 teachers. A total of 113 respondents filled the questionnaire. Qualitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistics as well as inferential statistics which included Chi Square. The study revealed that the head teacher’s leadership style has a great role to play on teacher motivation. A significant positive correlation was found between leadership styles and teacher motivation. The research concluded that leadership styles are determinant factors for teacher motivation. It is evident that transformative and democratic leadership style positively influenced teachers’ motivation and was also considered to be the best in promoting teachers’ good results. The findings showed that primary school teachers led by head teachers who practiced authoritarian and laissez-faire styles of leadership are de-motivated to a large extent. Therefore, it is recommended that head teachers should familiarize themselves with various leadership styles and their effectiveness in different situations. The study established that all public primary schools in Ngong Zone will require improved way of appreciation. This will increase their motivation and eventually performance. This implies that the head teachers should establish a good working relationship with the teachers. This is by making sure the avenues or effective communication are available and can be utilized. The study recommended that future studies should examine the impact of head teachers’ leadership styles on teachers’ effectiveness, pupils’ attitudes and general climate of the school; the influence of teachers’ motivation on pupils’ performance in public primary schools
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University of Nairobi
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