Influence Of Motivation On Teachers Performance In A Local Government Area In Nigeria

Abstract

The hue and cry over the falling standard of education in Nigeria has assumed alarming dimensions in recent years. This has equally evoked tremendous research interests to investigate the possible causes of this ugly development. Some have blamed It on lack of motivation of teachers while others on lack of necessary facilities and so forth. This work presents the results of a survey conducted in a particular local government area in Nigeria as to how motivation may influence teachers performance. The research instrument used for the study was a two-part 35 items questionnaire which was meant to test the influence motivation may have on teachers performance. It was administered to 100 randomly selected teachers from 10 of the sampled secondary schools used for the study. Seven research questions were analyzed and series of cross tabulations were used for the analysis. The data collected were analyzed by means of frequencies and percentages of the various responses provided by the teachers.The study revealed that: applying the right motivation factor has positive influence on teachers performance.That the factors that are currently being used to motivate teachers namely; annual get- together parties Organizing send-off parties for teachers on transfer, Constant supervision of teacher’s work, provision of attendance register and provision of movement books have minimal influence on teachers performance That factor such as age, sexprofessional training may affect a teacher’s performance.Based on these findings it was recommend that; management of secondary schools should make use of correct motivational strategies such as attitude motivation, incentives, and recognition. there should be regular training for teachers workshops to motivate teacher for higher productivity. government should always try as much as possible to pay teachers’ salaries promptly and regularly. management of the schools try and provide accommodation to teachers within the school premises and teachers should be given opportunities to develop themselves through study-leave with pay or in service –training