The effect of teachers motivation on academic performance of students in selected private secondary school in Bushenyi-Ishaka municipality, Bushenyi district Uganda

This study examined the impact of teacher motivation on the academic performance of students in selected private secondary schools in Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipality, Bushenyi District. The main objectives were to investigate the relationship between teacher motivation and student performance, identify factors influencing teacher motivation, and explore factors affecting academic performance in these schools. A descriptive research design was employed to gather data on the current state of teacher motivation and its effects on student academic performance. The findings revealed several key factors affecting academic performance, including overcrowded classrooms, inadequate supervision and monitoring, lack of student engagement, rising student indiscipline, low parental income, incomplete syllabi, high teacher attrition, ineffective teaching methods, and poor infrastructure. Based on these findings, the study recommended strategies to enhance academic performance, such as recognizing and appreciating teachers, understanding their needs and motivations, giving staff greater responsibility and accountability, improving school facilities (such as better toilets, subsidized meals, and comfortable furniture), and fostering a supportive psychological environment for teachers. Keywords: Teacher Motivation, Academic Performance, Private Secondary Schools, Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipality, Student Engagement