The role of effective rewards on school performance in the selected secondary school in central region (Uganda)

The global trend takes school performance as all round achievement. A School as an organization has to grow hence resources are vital yet limited. In this era of globalization, there is need for creativity and innovation in secondary school to meet the demands of the new economy. Rewards need to be implemented in order to boost school performance and creativity as a driving force in the international market. In Uganda, there is a high level of unemployment and school dropout (UNESCO, 2015). The teachers teach the test but not lifelong sustainable skills. European Union has recognized the critical importance of creativity in education in some European countries. In 2009, teachers in 27 member countries were surveyed about the perspectives. Over 98% of the teachers responded that creativity is fundamental to the development of a school and applicable to all subjects (OECD, 2016). This study was guided by three theories Hertzberg two factor theory, Adam Stancy Equity theory and Vygotsky constructivist performance theory (1968).The purpose of the study was to establish the role of effective reward on school performance in central region in Uganda. The objectives of the study were: To establish the influence of non-monetary rewards on school performance, to establish the influence of monetary reward on school performance, to establish the relationship between rewards and school performance and analyze the effects of school culture in creativity in Art and Design on the economic growth of the schools. Research philosophy was pragmatic with both quantitative and qualitative research approaches. In central region there are over 950 schools however, the researcher had 100 informants from 15 secondary schools in 5 district and a sample area of 3 secondary schools in each district. The collected data was processed and analyzed using SPSS version, 20. The study will enable the Board of governors appreciate their subordinates and the school rewards and the Board will change their mode of rewarding and also adopt the teaching of creative Arts and Design to create job makers instead of job seekers. To the teachers, the study will enable teachers apply appropriate methods of teaching, Innovation and creativity to generate money for the school Development.