The Work Environment and Its Impact on Teacher Performance in Secondary Schools: a Case of Westlands – Nairobi County, Kenya.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the working environment of a teacher effect on teacher effectiveness in delivery. A cross- sectional study was employed on 70 teachers in secondary schools. random sampling was Carried out where teachers to be involved in the study were identified .An interviewer administered questionnaire was used to capture socio-demographic/economic characteristics, influence of the 100% transition policy(education for all),the reforms in curriculum ,motivation programmes and the types of leadership, availability of facilities and how they impact of teacher performance. The population of study was secondary school teachers in westlands constituency. The data was analysed using statistical package for social sciences (SPSS version 20).the data was analysed using descriptive statistics. Associations were analysed using chi-square. The level of significance was determined at the p-value. The outcome of the survey indicated the 100% transition impacted negatively on teacher performance, motivation programmes, integration of ICT in schools and availability of resources and facilities positively impacted on teacher performance.