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

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

Grantor dc:publisher

University of Namibia

Year dc:date.issued

2025

Author dc:creator

• Siwogedi, Munango P.F.

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Simasiku, L.E.

• School principals
• Motivation
• Teaching and learning
• Leadership
• Instructional leadership
• School management
• Role
• University of Namibia
• Namibia

Language dc:language.iso

en

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11070/4166

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:repository.unam.edu.na:11070/4166