The Influence of Monitoring Instructional Assessment on Teachers’ Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Kericho County.

Author: Chepkoech Mary, Prof. Joshua G. Manduku, Prof. Hellen C Sang

Date: 2026

Abstract: Educational institutions in Kenya are mandated to provide quality services that enhance learners’ outcomes. In pursuit of this goal, the education sector has undergone significant reforms, similar to other public sector agencies. One of the most notable reforms is the introduction of performance contracting in schools, aimed at improving accountability and overall institutional performance. This study therefore sought to investigate Influence of Monitoring Instructional Assessment on Teachers’ Performance in Public Secondary Schools in Kericho County.The target population comprised 261 principals and 754 teachers drawn from 241 public secondary schools. A sample of 150 principals and 261 teachers was selected using the Mugenda and Mugenda sampling approach, employing both stratified and simple random sampling techniques to ensure representativeness. Data were collected using structured questionnaires administered to principals, teachers and an observation checklist designed to address the research objectives. The validity of the research instruments was established through expert review and guidance from supervisors, while reliability was determined through pilot testing conducted in neighboring Bomet County using 10% of the sample size and a Chronbach alpha of 0.893 was obtined. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques. Descriptive analysis revealed that monitoring of instructional assessment, school management practices, collaborative planning, and professional development positively influenced teachers’ performance. Inferential analysis using regression indicated that principals’ performance contracting explained 54.9% of the variance in teachers’ performance, R² = 0.549. The study concluded that school management practices and professional development exerted the strongest influence on teacher performance. It is recommended that principals adopt a holistic approach integrating monitoring, management. The findings of this study are expected to provide valuable insights to key stakeholders, including public secondary schools, the Teachers Service Commission.

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