Influence of motivation on teacher performance a case study of Ajumako Catholic Basic School in the Ajumako Enyan Essiam District

Abstract

Teachers play important roles in the educational system by developing their students to good resources for the country. Teachers’ motivation is one of the important factors in realizing educational objectives in achieving high academic performance. The purpose of this study was to unearth the influence of motivation of school teachers on their performance in the Ajumako Catholic Basic School of the Ajumako Enyan Essiam District to aid the stakeholders of education identify the best motivational package for teacher. The objectives of the study were to know the various perceptions teachers have about motivation, to determine the various forms of motivation, factors that affect teachers’ motivation and influence of motivation on teachers’ performance. The study adopted Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory, Herzberg Hygiene Theory and David McClelland Need Theory. To achieve the objectives of the study, the study used a qualitative method. A total of fifteen (15) teachers participated in the study. The data collection instrument used was interview, and the gathered data were analyzed thematically. Some of the findings revealed that the teachers did not have adequate teaching and learning materials to teach the children. Again, teachers were being recognized of their performance through word of mouth and the school was not fenced causing fear and panic of the school children running unto the street during break time. The study concluded that some teachers are in the teaching profession because of the interest they have in teaching even though they are not satisfied with the salaries they receive. The study recommended that the school be fenced by the Parent Teachers Association (PTA) to prevent the school children from running unto the street during break time.