Title: Performance Appraisal Practices and Teacher Performance in Selected Government Aided Primary Schools Kamuli District
Authors: Nakirya Rose, Rutaro Abas
Volume: 9
Issue: 11
Pages: 73-86
Publication Date: 2025/11/28
Abstract:
The general objective of the study was to examine the relationship between performance appraisal practices and teacher performance in government aided primary schools in Kamuli District. The study specifically assessed the relationship between management by objectives, rating scale criteria and appraisal interview criteria and teacher performance in government aided primary schools in Kamuli District. The study used a case study design adopting quantitative and qualitative approaches. The study population included 182 respondents consisting of teachers, head teachers, deputy head teachers, inspector of schools and District Education Officer. 101 questionnaires were returned giving a response rate of 98% and 10 interviews were successfully conducted. The study found a moderate positive significant relationship between management by objectives, rating scale criteria, appraisal interview and teacher performance. The study recommends that Head teachers should Endeavor to involve teachers during goal setting, teachers should also be given practicing permits for a given period of time after which appraisal will be done to assess their performance based on prior targets. Head teachers should provide and make time with the teachers so that issues affecting teachers' performance are brought on the table with the aim of devising measures and the study also recommends that apart from the appraisal, the government of Uganda should get to the ground in Kamuli District to discuss with teachers the issues affecting their performance other than appraisal.