Factors affecting teachers’ motivation and job satisfaction among teachers in basic schools in Wenchi Municipality

Abstract

The study sought to investigate the factors that affect motivation and job satisfaction among teachers in basic schools in Ghana by taking Wenchi Municipal as a case study. The design used for the investigation was the descriptive survey. The total sample of 72 teachers out of a population of 144 were used to respond to questionnaire which was the instrument used for data collection. Stratified random sampling was used to select schools and respondents. Percentages and means were used to analyse data collected. The study identified nine broad factors that affect motivation and measured the levels of teacher satisfaction in respect to these factors. The findings of the study revealed that teachers were generally satisfied with opportunity for further studies, supervision/leadership style, relationship issues, while they indicated dissatisfaction in the areas such as; monetary considerations, infrastructure and equipment, promotion issues, scholarships, induction and parental support. On the other hand, most of them indicated neutral satisfaction on BECE results, resources/aids available and new skills in the field of teachings. Lastly, teachers indicated that they perform their duties; their students are very active in classroom and outside classroom activities. The study concluded that if current state of dissatisfaction continues to prevail among teachers, the provision of quality education in Wenchi will not achieve the desired BECE results. The study therefore recommended at the earliest possible time the government should formulate policies to address the teachers’ needs in Wenchi and Ghana as a whole.