Teacher Motivation - the key to implementation of new pedagogical tools

Abstract

The academic staff is an important pillar in achieving good pedagogical results in any university in the world. The role of teachers in the process of transforming educational systems on all levels should be underlined. It should be considered as an important strength of any educational institution. On the other hand lack of motivation and commitment can have a negative impact on the students’ learning effects and overall performance of institutions. Teachers’ contribution in development and implementation of new pedagogy in significant extent depends on their motivation and willingness for taking initiatives. There are many factors which affect the academician’s motivation which includes rewards, incentives, reduced workload, professional career opportunities etc. The standard of educational institutions can be improved through knowledgeable, committed and motivated staff. The important challenge for universities is to get the teachers have the work done willingly and efficiently. The research on factors that could motivate academic teachers are discussed in the manuscript. The evaluation is made on the basis of survey carried out in several technical universities. The results could be treated as a founding for change of policy towards teachers in order to make progress in modern pedagogical tools implementation in teaching process in different engineering courses.