International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI) | Volume VII, Issue X, October 2020 | ISSN 2321–2705

Strategies Adopted by Principals to Motivate Teachers: A Case Study of Secondary Schools in Ekondo Titi Sub Division, In Ndian Division of Cameroon

Tsamoh Esue Marie, Titanji Peter Fon
Department of Educational Foundations and Administration, Faculty of Education, University of Buea, Cameroon

Abstract
This descriptive survey investigated the strategies used by principals to motivate teachers in Secondary schools in Ekomdo Titi Sub Division, Ndian Division of the South West Region of Cameroon. It intended to answer one research question; “What strategies do principals in secondary schools in Ekondo Titi Sub Division use to motivate teachers? Data were collected from 140 teachers and 7 principals through the use of a questionnaire made up of structured items and were analyzed using the statistical package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21. Open-ended items were thematically analyzed. The strategies used by principals to motivate teachers in Secondary schoolsinclude issuing certificates of recognition; assigning teachers to represent principals in official meetings; awarding prizes for hard work; recommending teachers for promotion and involving teaching in decision making that affects them. Based on these findings it was recommended as follows: principals need to adopt practices that show they trust teachers, promote greater collaboration between teachers, give timely feedbacks and serve as role models.
Keywords: Strategies, Motivation, Principals, Secondary School, Tangible Incentives, Enabling Working Environment, Empowerment, Shared Decisions Making.

Introduction:
Early concerns of achievements of the desired outcomes of schooling, was attributed to home rather than factors within schools. Later Rutter (1979) conducted research which revealed that schools make significant contributions to academic achievements of students. Attributes of effective schools, ethos of a school, norms of collegiality among teachers, strong instructional leadership of principals and an environment that favored teachers to bring out their best efforts were critical to achieving missions allotted to the education sector. A key responsibility of principals is to effectively manage human resources. Motivation of teachers will go a long way to enhance teachers’ moral, commitment and productivity on a sustained basis. Law of Cameroon Education No 98/004 of April 14, 1998 affirms teachers as guarantors of quality education but only those who are adequately motivated are likely to guarantee such.