TEACHERS` MOTIVATION IN THE DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT

Abstract

Teachers` motivation has always been an important aspect and significant factor in the work of teachers. Motivated teachers are a key component of the quality of education. Therefore, research on teacher motivation is on the rise. Effective teaching contributes significantly to improving student performance and the well-being of our society. In recent years, much effort has been made to change teachers' conceptions. Many professional development programs are designed to improve the competences of teachers. With the occurence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the learning environment became digital overnight, and classrooms were transferred to virtual platforms. All these changes increased the workload of teachers and emphasized the responsibility of teachers for the successful implementation of this transformation. The aim of this article is to give an overview of scientific works on teacher motivation, with a special emphasis on the digital environment.