The study sought to assess teachers‟ effectiveness on pupils performance in primary
school in Tanga district. The study focused on methodological competencies of
teachers and their role in improving instructional processes; teachers‟ motivational
competencies improve students‟ performance; and teachers‟ instructional process
competencies and its effect on teaching and learning. The study employed both
qualitative and quantitative approaches using questionnaires, interviews and
observations. The population of the study comprised all Chief school inspector, Head
teachers, ward education coordinators, Teachers and District education officer who
were actively involved in this study. The findings indicated that teachers were
competent in using the current learner-centred teaching methodologies. They were
also very motivated in teaching. The study therefore recommended in order motivate
primary school teachers it is very essential to pay attention to what they are doing,
listen to what they say, and acknowledge their efforts. These do not need money, but if
all the educational stakeholders would appreciate and talk about the good work that
the primary school teachers are doing, it would boost their morale and do even better.
For further research the study recommends that similar studies should be conducted in
other districts and regions of Tanzania so as to probe the same issue for better
generalization.