The role of school principals as instructional leaders in motivating teachers to enhance the teaching and learning process: A case of selected schools in the Kavango west region, Namibia
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2025
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University of Namibia
Abstract
The main aim of this research was to investigate the school principals’ role in
motivating teachers in the teaching and learning process using a case of selected
schools in the Kavango West Region, Namibia. There is a lack of motivation for
teachers to execute teaching and learning processes in the Kavango West Region. The
observed subpar academic standards in Namibia public schools may be linked to
inadequate motivations and management practices. The researcher made use of a
qualitative design approach, based on a case study. The researcher used non probability sampling which is purposive sampling. The total sample size consisted of
four principals who were interviewed separately, self-administrated open-ended
questionnaires were also used to collect data. From the findings, it was discovered that
the role of a principal in motivating the teachers is to provide them with teaching and
learning materials. Another finding is that teachers should be given verbal praise for
successful progress, competency or accomplishment. It was also revealed by the study
that principals are currently motivating teachers by providing them with teaching and
learning aids. The study showed that principals face challenges in trying to motivate
teachers such as teachers’ negative attitude, a challenge of novice teachers who
cannot copy and adapt to the teaching and learning process easily. The study,
therefore, recommends that principals should share decision-making power with
teachers. Workshops should also be conducted so that principals will be equipped with
strategies for motivating teachers. Schools should ensure that school environments are
conducive enough for teachers to be motivated in their jobs
Description
A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Education (Curriculum and Assessment Studies)
Keywords
School principals, Motivation, Teaching and learning, Leadership, Instructional leadership, School management, Role, University of Namibia, Namibia