The Effects of Sources of Motivation on Teachers' Motivation Levels

This study, in which a descriptive scanning model is used, aims to determine the effects of motivational sources on teachers' motivation levels. The population sample for this study consists of teachers working in the Elazig city center in 2006-2007 academic year. A sample of 225 teachers was r...

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Published inEducation (Chula Vista) Vol. 129; no. 4; pp. 724 - 733
Main Author Kocabas, Ibrahim
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Project Innovation, Inc 22.06.2009
Project Innovation Austin LLC
Subjects
Company business management
Economic aspects
Elementary School Teachers
Foreign Countries
Incentives
Management
Motivation
Predictor Variables
Questionnaires
Self Motivation
Social aspects
Teacher Attitudes
Teacher morale
Teacher Motivation
Teaching (Occupation)
Teaching satisfaction
Turkey
Turkey
United States
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ISSN0013-1172

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Summary:This study, in which a descriptive scanning model is used, aims to determine the effects of motivational sources on teachers' motivation levels. The population sample for this study consists of teachers working in the Elazig city center in 2006-2007 academic year. A sample of 225 teachers was randomly selected from this population. Data obtained through the questionnaire was analyzed using SPSS for Windows computer program; the frequencies, percentages and means were calculated, T-Test and One-Way ANOVA techniques were used to analyze data. According to the findings, teachers are mostly motivated by the following factors: a sense of safety in school, pupil achievement, the levels of attraction to the teaching profession, levels of self-reliance, their perception of their status in society, the importance of positive inspection reports, the sense of self-fulfillment, a positive atmosphere in school, positive relationships amongst teachers, their perception of their competencies in their fields, their levels of self-respect, the school's position in the league tables, an appreciation of their achievements and values, effective administration and management, and a sense of security on matters such as health and security, sickness and arrangements for retirement. In addition the following matters were identified as having negative effects on teachers' motivation levels--a competitive climate amongst teachers, the fear of being subject to disciplinary action, and school deficiencies in teaching and learning technologies. (Contains 6 tables.)
ISSN:0013-1172