The Influence of Public Education Performance Management Information System on Primary School Teacher’s Performance at Mpwapwa District: A Case of Fifteen Selected Primary Schools.

Abdallah, Yusuph Hassan (2025) The Influence of Public Education Performance Management Information System on Primary School Teacher’s Performance at Mpwapwa District: A Case of Fifteen Selected Primary Schools. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

This study examined the influence of the Public Education Performance Management Information System (PEPMIS) on primary school teachers' performance in Mpwapwa District. The research aimed to explore how feedback, performance monitoring, and target setting through PEPMIS affect teachers’ work performance. A mixed-methods approach was employed, using a cross-sectional design. Quantitative data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to 101 teachers, while qualitative data were obtained through semi-structured interviews with 4 headteachers and 4 ward education officers, totalling 109 participants. The study found that feedback, monitoring, and target setting each had a significant positive effect on teachers’ performance. Feedback was reported to improve teachers' self-reflection, teamwork, and morale. Monitoring enhanced planning, accountability, and teaching efficiency, while target setting provided motivation, clear direction, and structure in their responsibilities. Qualitative responses supported these findings, indicating that PEPMIS encourages professional discipline and performance tracking. Despite the positive outcomes, some participants expressed concerns about the increased workload and psychological stress associated with the system’s demands. The study concludes that PEPMIS plays a crucial role in improving teacher performance through structured feedback, regular performance monitoring, and clearly defined goals. The study recommended that feedback mechanisms be improved, performance targets be realistic and well-communicated, administrative burdens be minimized, and support structures for teachers be enhanced. Keywords: PEPMIS, Teacher Performance, Feedback, Monitoring, Target Setting

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