Social Support Programs and Teachers’ Performance in Private Primary Schools in Bomet County, Kenya

Abstract

Despite the use of social support programs, teacher's performance in private primary schools is still very low. The research sought to evaluate influence of social support programs on teacher's performance of different private-owned primary schools within Bomet County. In addition, the study was anchored functional theory of labor welfare. Moreover, descriptive research design was used in this research. The target population was 132 privately-owned primary schools in Bomet County. Stratified random sampling technique was employed in selecting 99 schools out of 132 schools. Both primary and secondary data was used. Secondary data on teacher's performance was obtained from performance appraisal reports in the private primary schools while semi structured questionnaires were used in the collection of primary data. Assessment of the reliability as well as validity of research tool was done through a pilot test. The research tool generated both quantitative as well as qualitative data. Thematic analysis was utilized to analyze all qualitative data after which findings were presented in form of narrative. Further, quantitative data analysis was performed using both descriptive and also inferential statistics with help of statistical software known as the statistical package for social sciences. Presentations of results were done in tables and figures such as bar charts and pie charts. The relationship between the dependent variable and the independent variable was established through correlation and regression analysis. The study found that social support programs have a positive and a significant effect on teacher's performance of schools located within Bomet County. Additionally, survey showed financial assistance, emotions support and guidance and counseling affect teacher's performance in private primary schools within Bomet County. The study recommends the establishment of counseling department for teachers teaching in private primary school within Bomet County. Also this research recommends that the schools ought to start hiring counselors to advice teachers on social matters to enhance their morale and productivity in their schools.

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