Remuneration and Teachers’ Performance in Universal Primary Schools in Kashari South County, Mbarara District

Abstract

The study was about remuneration and teachers’ performance in Universal Primary Schools in Kashari South County, Mbarara district. The purpose of the study was to establish the relationship between the variables. The objectives of the study were to examine the impact of remuneration of teachers, to assess the level of teachers’ performance and to establish the relationship between remuneration and teachers’ performance in Kashari South County, Mbarara District. Qualitative and quantitative data was gathered in order to establish the relationship between the independent and dependent variables. The data was collected from a total population of 81 respondents including teachers, head teachers and district education officials. Data was presented in tabular form with mean scores and percentages. The study findings agreed that Remuneration affects the teachers’ performance in that the feelings and learning of pupils consequently relies on the quality of remuneration. The study recommended that; Government should put in place strategies like improving teachers’ salaries periodically, promotion and recognition of teachers in order to improve on their performance. Furthermore, the government should put up strategies to ensure that teachers’ accommodation is conducive and adequate. Government should also look into payment of allowances to teachers such as duty allowances and overload allowances. It should also be noted that teachers should be paid according to their qualifications.