Teacher Motivation Factors Influencing School Management Practices In Public Secondary Schools In Machakos County, Kenya

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to determine the influence of teacher motivation factors on school management practices in public secondary schools in Machakos county Kenya. The specific objectives were to find out how teacher motivation factors which include desire for professional growth, monetary reward, welfare of students and attainment of school goals influence school management practices in public secondary schools in Machakos County; The findings of the study may be of importance to the ministry of education as they might get to know the effect of teacher on school management practices in public secondary school in Kenya. The study targeted 212 schools, 212 principals and 986 teachers. The study was guided by Goal setting theory by Locke(1986). The study adopted a descriptive survey. The study used mixed methodology to gather information. The study employed stratified sampling technique to sample 21 schools, purposive sampling to sample 21 principals and simple sampling technique to sample 99 teachers. The study findings found out that job satisfaction affects employee motivation. From the findings of the study, it was concluded that job satisfaction, reward systems, professional development and work situational-factors affect employee motivation. The study recommends that schools should ensure that the school environment is conducive for teachers to ensure their motivation and satisfaction with their jobs. This can be achieved by ensuring that there are adequate teaching and learning resources. The study finally recommends that another study be done in other districts on the effect of school leadership style on teacher motivation which was not the concern of the study