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Influence Of Teachers' Motivation On Teachers' Productivity In Nigerian Secondary Schools

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  • Adesoji Oni

    (University of Lagos, Akoka-Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria)

  • Chinyere Nwajiuba

    (Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria)

  • Ngozi Nwosu

    (Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria)

Abstract

This study was aimed to determine the influence of teachers' motivation on teacher's productivity in secondary schools in Nigeria, with particular focus on Shomolu Local Government Area of Lagos State. Descriptive survey research design was used. A self constructed 25 item questionnaire was used for the research study. Four hypotheses were tested. The statistical tools used to test the hypotheses were Pearson's Product Moment correlation coefficient and Multiple Regression Analysis. The participants in this study were made up of 200 teachers randomly selected from ten secondary schools in Shomolu Local Government Area of Lagos State. The results showed that there is a significant relationship between the motivation of teachers and their productivity; while management style has a significant influence on teachers' motivation and their productivity; there is a significant influence of teachers' motivation on students’ academic performance.

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  • Adesoji Oni & Chinyere Nwajiuba & Ngozi Nwosu, 2017. "Influence Of Teachers' Motivation On Teachers' Productivity In Nigerian Secondary Schools," Sociology and Social Work Review, International Society for projects in Education and Research, vol. 1(2), pages 26-36, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:edr:sswrgl:v:1:y:2017:i:2:p:26-36
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    Keywords

    teachers; motivation; productivity; management styles; Nigeria.;
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    JEL classification:

    • I21 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Analysis of Education
    • I24 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Education and Inequality

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