Exploring the Effect of Mobbing in Vocational Secondary Schools on Teacher Performance: A study in Turkey

2018 ◽  
Vol 74 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Miray Ozozen Danacı ◽  
Zeynep Cetin ◽  
Miray Ozozen Danaci ◽  
Ozge Pinarcik ◽  
Ozcan Dogan
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Teacher Performance

scholarly journals Influence of Teacher Performance on Learning Achievement in Public Secondary Schools in Kisii County, Kenya

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Gilbert Morara Nyakundi
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Performance Management ◽  
Performance Appraisal ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Teacher Performance ◽  
Student Feedback ◽  
Analysis Model ◽  
Learning Achievement ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractExtant literature suggests that regular appraisal of teachers lead to progress in student learning achievement. However, the influence of teacher performance on achievement is not well documented hence the need for this study whose objectives were to (1) determine the relationship between teacher appraisal ratings and student learning achievement, (2) establish the relationship between student feedback ratings and learning achievement and (3) determine the influence of teacher performance on student learning achievement. Based on Locke’s goal-setting and Vrooms’ expectancy theories this study adopted explanatory sequential mixed methods design with population of 50,379 comprising 333 principals, 3,426 teachers and 46,620 students and a stratified sample of 397. Questionnaire reliability was .779 and .783 for teachers and students respectively. Quantitative research findings for the first and second objectives yielded Pearson’s Correlation Coefficient r (27) = -.008, p=.484 (performance appraisal ratings) and r (27) = -.085, p=.331 (student feedback ratings) showing that appraisal ratings and student feedback ratings were not significantly related to learning achievement since p-values obtained were more than the critical alpha (α) set at .05 level of significance. For the third objective, the regression analysis model constructed to test the influence of teacher performance on learning achievement yielded Persons’ R=.085 indicating a weak positive relationship between the two variables. The R-Squared (R²) computed yielded a value of .007, suggesting that teacher performance explained .7% of student learning achievement. Qualitative findings confirmed that performance appraisal contributed minimally to student achievement due to weaknesses of the appraisal policy, low teacher motivation, student characteristics, principal’s characteristics and home background factors. It is thus recommended that Teachers Service Commission should consider expanding performance appraisal for teachers in secondary schools. In addition, all stakeholders should participate in capacity building programmes to strengthen the performance management process. Finally, further research to develop a performance management model for schools is essential.

scholarly journals EFFECTS OF AVAILABILITY OF TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCES ON TEACHER PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KITUI COUNTY, KENYA

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ndambo Stella Mang’uu ◽  
Paul Maithya ◽  
Mwaura Kimani
Keyword(s):  
School Climate ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Teacher Performance ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
School Principal ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
P Value ◽  
Learning Resources ◽  
Fractional Method

<p>School climate and teacher performance are critical factors in any learning institution that seeks to have competitive edge. Teachers from Kitui County have raised concern over unfavourable school climate that affects their performance. Despite the fact that some studies on school climate have been carried out in Kenya none of them has explored exhaustively on poor teacher performance. Hence there was need to carry out this study. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of availability of teaching and learning resources on teacher performance in public secondary schools in Kitui county. this study employed mixed methods approach and descriptive survey research design to reveal and measure the opinion of teachers and the indicators of school climate and was anchored on three motivational theories namely: McGregor theory x and Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs and Hertzberg’s two factor theory. The study targeted 400 public secondary schools and 2417 teachers from Kitui county. Purposive and random sampling was used to select 40 principals and 488 teachers. Fractional method was used to sample 40 teachers from the 400-public secondary schools.20% of 2417 teachers were randomly selected from each sub-county. Sample size for this study was calculated using hypergeometric formulae where 76 principals and 352 teachers were selected giving a total of 428 respondents. Data was collected using Questionnaires for teachers, interview schedules for principals and document analysis. Validity of the instrument was achieved by reading other research works, books and journals. Split half reliability was used to test teacher’s questionnaire and principal’s checklist. Research instruments were appraised through a pilot study on 25 teachers and 5 principals from Katulani sub-county. Data was analysed qualitatively and quantitatively using Pearson correlation moment to test the questionnaire, Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and multiple regression. Descriptive statistics and inferential statics were used. Descriptive statistics aided by statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 21.0 was used. Quantitative data was presented in percentages, t-test, frequencies and tables while qualitative data was organized into thematic categories according to the objectives of the study. The study established that there is no statistically significant relationship between teaching/leaning resources and teacher performance, p-value=0.001&lt;0.00, the study recommended that there was need for school principal to avail enough teaching and learning resources and balance teacher’s workload and work closely with the teachers to ensure there is enough provision of teaching materials as well as e-resources for use by both the teachers and the students.</p><p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0874/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

Head-teachers ' motivational practices in public secondary schools in Kenya

2015 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 814-822 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lillian Ocham ◽  
Ursulla Achieng Okoth
Keyword(s):  
Staff Development ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Shared Leadership ◽  
Professional Growth ◽  
Teacher Performance ◽  
Teaching Resources ◽  
Head Teachers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Service Commission ◽  
Performance Teachers

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to determine the effects of head teachers’ motivational practices on teacher performance in public secondary schools in Kenya. The objectives of the study: to determine the influence of staff recognition; shared leadership by teachers; participation in staff development programmes; and head teachers’ support for the teachers on performance. Design/methodology/approach – The study design was descriptive survey involving 186 teachers and 32 head teachers from Koibatek district. The instruments comprised of a questionnaire and an interview guide. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, and presented using tables and pie charts. Findings – Recognition of teachers and good working conditions enhance teachers’ performance. Shared leadership between teachers and head teachers has a positive effect on teacher performance Teachers’ professional growth enhances performance. The teachers who receive head teachers’ support such as teaching materials are more motivated enhancing performance. Research limitations/implications – Administrators of schools should often recognize teachers. The Board of Management, Teachers Service Commission, and head teachers should provide opportunities for shared leadership. The Quality Assurance and Standard (QAS) Directorate, need funds to engage teachers in in-service courses. Practical implications – Teachers should be supported by providing teaching resources and ICT, and be given opportunities for advancement by government agencies. Social implications – Teachers should be recognized through appreciation and other incentives during prize giving days and assemblies. Teachers be given responsibilities and freedom to act to develop abilities. Originality/value – The research shows teacher motivation as a means of enhancing performance for quality management.

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