Factor Motivating Teachers to Teaching Profession at Secondary School Level

Abstract

Factors motivating teachers to teaching profession was the researcher area of interest. Objectives of the study were to identify the intrinsic factors and extrinsic factors that motivation teachers to teaching profession. Out 485 female secondary school teachers one hundred teachers were randomly selected. Closed ended questionnaire was developed. Collected data were analyzed through percentage. Findings of the study conclude that majority of the respondents were agreed that democratic attitude of Head of the institution serves as a motivational factor for teacher toward teaching profession. Most of the respondents viewed that students' interest and supporting attitude serves as a motivational factor for teachers toward teaching profession. Maximum respondents were agreed that recognition of work serves best to motivate teachers toward teaching profession. Large percentage respondents were agreed conducive work environment serves as a motivational factor for teachers in teaching learning process. Majority respondents were agreed that fame and Respect in Society motivate teachers toward teaching profession. Most of respondents were agreed with statement that, the financial support (Salary) motivates teachers toward teaching profession. Maximum respondents were agreed that pension and gratuity motivate teachers towards teaching profession. Several respondents were agreed with statement that Mentoring provides significant motivations to teacher. Many respondents were agreed that different teaching allowances motivates teacher toward teaching profession. Most of respondents were agreed with statement that Promotion from rank to rank motivate teacher to his profession.