Determinants of Job Satisfaction among Teachers of Learners with Special Educational Needs in Integrated Public Primary Schools in Kirinyaga County, Kenya
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2014-08-28
Authors
Kinyua, Bernard Mironi
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the determinants of job satisfaction
among teachers of learners with special educational needs in integrated public
primary schools in Kirinyaga County, Kenya. The study employed descriptive
survey design. Purposive sampling technique was used. A sample of 33
teachers, 11 male and 22 female, participated in the study. The main instrument
used in the study was a questionnaire. Data collected was analyzed by the use
of Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 12.0. The data was
presented in percentages, mean, standard deviation, graphs and tables. The
study findings showed that the determinants of job satisfaction among teachers
of learners with special educational needs were sort of work done in the
integrated schools, relationship with colleague teachers, job security, pupil
teacher ratio, accomplishment, support from the Education Assessment and
Resource Center (EARC) and prestige within the working class in the county.
The factors influencing job dissatisfaction included special allowance, the
physical facilities, procurement of resources, teaching and learning materials,
current salaries and slim promotion opportunities. The strategies for enhancing
job satisfaction were provision of competitive salary and fringe benefits, fair
opportunities for promotion and advancement, good relationship with
colleagues, accessible and supportive supervisors, support services from the
EARC officers, involved in decision making and teacher oriented policies. The
recommendations made included the need to improve the working conditions
in the integrated public primary schools, recognition and adequate promotion
to the teachers as well as provision of sufficient teaching and learning materials
by the government and other stakeholders.
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Department of Special Needs Education, 93p. 2014