Motivation and Teachers’ Job Performance in Public Secondary Schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nigeria
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Nwankwo, Nkechi Chinelo PhD.
Faculty of Education, Department of Educational Management, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Igbariam, Anambra State. -
Udegbe, Chigozie Charles
Faculty of Education, Department of Educational Management, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Igbariam, Anambra State.
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- Keywords:
- motivation, teachers’ job performance, public secondary schools
- Abstract
- This study investigated the impact of motivation on teachers’ job performance in public secondary schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nigeria. The study was guided by three objectives which examined the relationship between motivation and job performance, identified key motivational factors influencing teachers, and determined the extent to which motivation affects performance. A descriptive survey design was adopted for the study. The population comprised teachers in public secondary schools in the FCT, from which a sample of one hundred and twenty (120) teachers was selected. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire designed to measure motivational factors and indicators of job performance. The instrument was validated by experts in educational administration, and its reliability was established through a pilot test using Cronbach Alpha. Data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions. The findings revealed that motivation has a strong positive influence on teachers’ job performance. Teachers who are adequately motivated demonstrated higher commitment, improved instructional delivery, and greater participation in school activities. Key motivational factors identified include regular salary payment, promotion opportunities, recognition, and conducive working conditions. The study concluded that motivation is a critical determinant of teachers’ effectiveness in public secondary schools. It was recommended that government and school administrators should strengthen motivational strategies to enhance teacher performance and improve educational outcomes.
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