{"id":648,"date":"2025-10-09T17:53:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T17:53:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/powerteachersafrica.org\/pta\/?p=648"},"modified":"2025-10-09T17:59:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T17:59:31","slug":"power-teachers-africa-showcases-teacher-motivation-model-at-what-works-in-girls-education-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/powerteachersafrica.org\/pta\/2025\/10\/09\/power-teachers-africa-showcases-teacher-motivation-model-at-what-works-in-girls-education-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Power Teachers Africa  Showcases Teacher  Motivation Model at  \u201cWhat Works in Girls\u2019  Education\u201d Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"boldgrid-section\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-12 col-md-12 col-xs-12 col-sm-12\">\n<p class=\"\">Power Teachers Africa\u2019s CEO, Dr. Emmanuel Kamuli, participated in the What Works in Girls\u2019 Education Conference organized by UWEZO Uganda in Kampala from 1\u20133 October 2025. During the event, he shared insights from the organization\u2019s pilot teacher incentive project being implemented in Eastern Uganda.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Dr. Kamuli emphasized that teacher motivation is central to ensuring girls remain in school. He noted that in Uganda, many teachers continue to face demotivation\u2014mainly due to low remuneration and heavy workloads\u2014which contributes to alarmingly high rates of absenteeism, reported to range between 48% and 60% (Akseer &amp; Karamperidou, 2020; O\u2019Sullivan, 2022; World Bank, 2025). Such challenges, he said, have a disproportionate impact on girls, who are more likely to drop out or disengage when classrooms lack consistency and supportive teacher presence.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Citing the 2024 UNESCO\/IICBA Africa Teachers Report, Dr. Kamuli highlighted evidence showing that teacher motivation directly influences learning outcomes, school climate, and girls\u2019 completion rates. He explained that research consistently points to the importance of motivational support for teachers\u2014including Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and adequate compensation\u2014as key drivers of teacher attendance and classroom engagement, which ultimately improve girls\u2019 educational experiences (IICBA &amp; AU, 2024; UNESCO &amp; AU, 2024; FAWE, 2024).<\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\">Power Teachers for Learning model, a Ministry of Education and Sports\u2013approved Teacher Incentive Framework\u2013informed approach that integrates both financial and non-financial incentives<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">During his presentation, Dr. Kamuli introduced the Power Teachers for Learning model, a Ministry of Education and Sports\u2013approved Teacher Incentive Framework informed approach that integrates both financial and non-financial incentives. The model also includes mobile-based CPD training, enabling teachers to access professional development opportunities remotely.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The model is currently being piloted in a primary school in Mbale District, involving 31 teachers (21 of whom are female) and 1,816 learners, 58% of who are girls. A baseline learning assessment conducted by UWEZO at the start of the 2025 academic year covered learners from Primary 2 to Primary 6. An endline assessment is planned for the end of the year to measure the model\u2019s effectiveness, with a specific focus on girls\u2019 learning outcomes and school retention. Dr. Kamuli noted that the intervention is community-led, ensuring local ownership and sustainability<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The presentation aligned with the conference\u2019s sub-theme, Overcoming Socio-economic and Cultural Barriers, by highlighting a critical but often overlooked factor influencing girls\u2019 education \u2014teacher motivation and presence. Through this approach, Power Teachers Africa offers a practical strategy to address structural, socio-economic, and cultural barriers that hinder girls\u2019 consistent participation in education.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The conference brought together diverse stakeholders and featured insightful presentations from across the globe on innovative approaches to advancing girls\u2019 education. Power Teachers Africa commended Dr. Goretti Nakabugo and the UWEZO Uganda team for organizing a well-coordinated and impactful event. During the conference, Dr. Kamuli also had the opportunity to reconnect with Prof. A.J. Lutalo Bosa, Dr. Beatrice Byakutaga, Dr. Liz Opit, Dr. Godfrey Bakaira, Patrick Kaboyo, Patrick Olwit, and Lucy Wakiaga, and to build new professional connections with Brenda Abiro, Brenda Adong, and Fitsum Workneh, among others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Power Teachers Africa\u2019s CEO, Dr. Emmanuel Kamuli, participated in the What Works in Girls\u2019 Education Conference organized by UWEZO Uganda in Kampala from 1\u20133 October 2025. During the event, he shared insights from the organization\u2019s pilot teacher incentive project being implemented in Eastern Uganda. 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