Teachers’ Performance Motivation System in Thai Primary Schools

Sarojn Pasathang,Pattananusron Sataphonwong,Kowat Tesaputa

doi:10.5539/ies.v9n7p119

Abstract

<p class="apa">This research aims to 1) study the present conditions and desirable condition of the motivation systems as well as how to find methods for motivating the performance of teachers in primary schools, 2) develop a motivation system for the performance of teachers in primary schools, 3) study the effects of using the motivation system for compliance with work of the teachers in primary schools by using research and development process. The research was consisted of three phases: Phase 1 the study of current conditions and desirable conditions of motivation system and methods for motivating the performance of teachers in the schools under the Office of Basic Education. Questionnaires were used to collect data from the sample which was consisted of 1,016 school administrators and teachers. Phase 2 development of motivation system for the performance of teachers in primary schools. The system was later validated by nine experts. Phase 3 results of the study on motivation system after implementation in a primary school. Data was collected from eight school administrators and teachers. Instruments in collecting data were: 1) questionnaire, 2) semi-structured interviews,3) evaluate form of operational level, 4) evaluation form of satisfaction. Statistical used in data analysis were percentage and standard deviation.</p><p class="apa">The results showed that: 1) the current conditions of the motivation system for the performance of teachers by the input factor was at a moderate level, by the process factor was at a high level, and by the output factor was at a moderate level. As the desirable conditions, all three factors were at the highest level. 2) The motivation system for the performance of teachers in primary schools that the researchers have developed consists of six sub-systems, including: work-based motivation, award-based motivation, good communication, creating organizational relationship, environment in the workplace, workplace fairness. The input factors included: administrators, teachers, materials, and technology. Output included work performance standard and personal performance standard. 3) Results after the implementation of the system revealed that the teachers were motivated to perform at a high level and their preference for a motivation system was also at a high level.</p>

Highlights

1.1 Introduction to the ProblemsTeachers in Thailand are facing various kinds of professional problem
The results showed that: 1) the current conditions of the motivation system for the performance of teachers by the input factor was at a moderate level, by the process factor was at a high level, and by the output factor was at a moderate level
1) The study of current conditions and desirable conditions of the motivation system of teachers in primary schools, it found that current conditions of the system were ranked respectively: motivation by work, motivation by award, good communication, environment management, and building of good relationships

Summary

Introduction

Teachers in Thailand are facing various kinds of professional problem. Some teachers lacked commitment to their own development. They even lacked of professional morale; some teachers refused to have behavior modification. Teachers made professional merits by the encroachment of learners’ hours. Teachers could not attend to teach for the full session as normal hour. Many teachers need extra time to work to earn extra money. Teachers had too many special tasks to perform and teach too many lessons. Teachers did not have time to work and help students individually. Teachers teaching activities did not meet the needs of most learners. They tended to buy ready-made lesson plans.

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