The Influence of Teachers' Motivation on Chemistry Students’ Performance in Senior Secondary Schools in Ila Local Government Area of Osun State
Keywords:
Influence, Teachers' Motivation, Students' PerformanceAbstract
This study investigates the influence of teacher’s motivation on chemistry students’ performance in senior secondary schools il Ila local government of Osun State. Four research questions were raised to guide the study, the population for the study consists of all the chemistry teachers in senior secondary schools in Ila local government area of osun state. Questionnaire formulated by the researcher was used to elicit relevant information to generate data for the study. The finding revealed that majority of the respondents agreed that teachers perform better if well motivated. Similarly, respondents agreed that teachers perform better if the stakeholders play their motivating roles, likewise the stakeholders play specific roles in motivating the teachers. Conclusively, the research work showed that with adequate motivational elements such as regular and prompt payment of salaries and allowances, upward review of salaries, implementation of promotions, provision of conducive environments, availability of teaching aids/instructional materials, etc would help to improve the job performances of the teachers and the standard of education. Furthermore, quality assurance in education hinges on teachers’ quality and effective curriculum delivery. Based on the above findings, it was recommended that regular and prompt payment of salaries and allowances should be made available to teachers in order to enhance their dedication to duties. Government should look into the allocation or monthly salaries and allowances of teacher with a view to reviewing and increasing it, since the economic situation in the country is not static and favorable, this will help to increase the job performance of the teachers. Promotion exercise should always be conducted annually and as at when due and subsequently implemented without delay so as to reflect on teacher’s salaries.