S03E71 Teacher motivation for Lasting Education Reform

In this episode, Senyo speaks with Mr. Modern Karema, the Uganda Country Director for STiR Education, about the organization’s mission to help teachers thrive and transform learning outcomes. The conversation explores STiR Education’s efforts in strengthening education systems by building the capacity of government structures rather than creating parallel ones and helping school leaders, district offices, and national agencies work together more effectively.A central focus of the conversation is on teacher motivation, which STiR approaches through intrinsic drivers: autonomy, mastery, and purpose. Mr. Modern reflects on what it takes for teachers to genuinely enjoy teaching, what “love for teaching” looks like in practice, and how non-financial motivation strategies can lead to more empowered, learner-centred classrooms.