The Impact of Principal Academic Supervision and Work Motivation on Teacher Performance

Abstract

The aim of this research was to find out 1) the impact of principal supervision of academics on teacher performance; 2) the influence of work motivation on teacher performance; and 3) the combined impact of academic supervision and work motivation on teacher performance. This research uses quantitative methods. The research sample consisted of 90 Kindergarten teachers in Mesuji Makmur District, Ogan Komering Ilir Regency. The method which is used to collect data is a questionnaire. Meanwhile, data analysis techniques used in this study are 1) descriptive quantitative analysis techniques, and 2) multiple linear regression. The results of this study show that 1) principal's academic supervision has a significant impact on teacher performance; 2) work motivation has a significant impact on teacher performance; and 3) the combination of principal's academic supervision and work motivation has a significant impact on teacher performance.