Effects of Teachers’ Motivation on Students’ Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Nyamagana District Council, Tanzania.

Bertha, Juma (2025) Effects of Teachers’ Motivation on Students’ Academic Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Nyamagana District Council, Tanzania. Masters thesis, The Open University of Tanzania.

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Abstract

Academic performance in public secondary schools continues to be a concern, despite continuous government initiatives to improve educational outcomes. This research explored how teachers’ motivation affects students’ academic performance in Nyamagana District Council, Tanzania. The study focused on three main objectives: evaluating the influence of teachers’ working conditions, professional training, and reward systems on student academic performance. The theoretical basis was Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, which highlights the importance of motivation in enhancing productivity. Using a descriptive survey design with a mixed-methods approach, the study involved 10 heads of schools, 1 District Secondary Education Officer, 1 District Secondary Academic Officers and 125 teachers. Data were collected using questionnaires and interviews. Findings revealed that fair treatment, conducive working conditions, access to professional development, and performance-based rewards significantly enhance teachers’ motivation, positively influencing student performance. However, inadequate working environments, limited training opportunities, and a lack of recognition hindered motivation. The study concluded that motivating teachers is essential for improving academic performance, with fair treatment, training opportunities, and structured rewards as key contributors to teacher satisfaction and productivity. It recommends that the government improve teachers’ incentives, including salary increments, transfer allowances, and promotions, while school administrations should ensure adequate resources, and teacher participation in decision-making, hence improving students’ academic performance in public secondary schools. Keywords: Motivation, Academic performance, Public secondary school.

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