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2023 Faculty of Education INOSR ARTS AND HUMANITIES

Navigating Global Challenges in Teacher Performance: Strategies and Implications

1Johnson Abakunda, 2Ugwu Jovita Nnenna, 1Kule Jerald, 1Turyamureeba Silaji and 1Kamami Wilson

This comprehensive document explores the global challenges surrounding teacherperformance and the multifaceted strategies implemented to address these issues. Itdelves into the historical evolution of teacher supervision and performanceevaluation, emphasizing the critical role of teachers in education systems across theworld. The paper offers a comparative analysis of teacher performance in the UnitedStates and the United Kingdom, highlighting the policy changes adopted to improveteacher morale and effectiveness. Furthermore, it discusses the specific challengesfaced in South Africa and East Africa, with a focus on absenteeism, late-coming, andother issues affecting teacher performance. The document concludes with insightsinto Uganda's efforts to enhance teacher welfare and uplift their motivation, aimingfor an improved educational system. The overarching objective is to provide acomprehensive understanding of the global challenges and strategies pertaining toteacher performance.