Effectiveness of Teachers ' Motivational Strategies in Government Secondary Schools in Tanzania

Abstract

This study assessed the effectiveness of teacher motivational approachesin Government secondary schools in Tanzania. Six secondary schoolsfound in Kyela district were used as a case study. The sample of thestudy includes a total of 194 respondents. Data collection methods usedinclude questionnaires, semi-structured interviews, focus group discussionand direct field observations. The findings revealed a variety of teacherretention and motivation approaches that include setting of considerableteacher ' s workload, school working conditions and distance from home toschool. Employer ' s recognition, reasonable pay, and training of teachersseemed to motivate them at work. The study recommends that schools andGovernment authorities should ensure reasonable pay, improved teachertraining programmes and participation in decision-making.Keywords: collaborative decision, instructional supervision, motivationapproaches, secondary schools, working conditions