Abstract:
This study investigated institutional based factors influencing implementation of teachers’
performance appraisal in public secondary schools in Makueni sub-county.Study
objectives established the influence of performance feedback practices, reward
management systems, training of teachers and school work environment on implementing
teachers’ performance appraisal in public Secondary Schools in Makueni Sub-County.
Locke’s goal setting theory underpinned the study. Descriptive survey research design
targeted a population of 609 subjects consisting of principals and teachers of public
secondary schools, Teachers Service Commission Human Resource Officer and Teachers
Service Commission Sub County Director. Stratified proportionate sampling, simple
random sampling, census and purposive sampling techniques helped to select a sample of
80 subjects. Questionnaires and interview schedule assisted to collect data. Instrument
validity and reliability were determined through a pilot study and repeat interviews and
Cronbach’s Alpha and test re-test technique respectively. Data analysis was done by
descriptive and inferential statistics aided by SPSS computer software. Frequency
distribution tables and cross tabulation tables were used for quantitative data presentation.
Qualitative data was organized into themes based on study objectives and presented in a
narrative form. Pearson’s product moment correlation (r) indicated a positive and
statistically significant relationship between the variables. All parameters investigated
indicated a positive and significant correlation r > + 0.5 and p-values less than 0.05. The
study therefore concluded that performance feedback practices, reward management
systems, training of teachers and school work environment positively and significantly
influenced implementation of teachers’ performance appraisal. The study recommended a
timely and regular feedback, training, rewards and a good working environment for
teachers in public schools to enhance the implementation of teachers’ performance
appraisal.
