The Relationship Between Certification, Motivation, and Teacher’s Performance at SMK Swasta Harapan Stabat

The teacher certification program has been implemented since 2007 after issuing National Education Regulations Nomor 18 Tahun 2007 concerning Teacher Certification. This certification program is implemented to increase teacher competence as professional educators. A certification is a form of recognition from the government for the achievement of teacher performance, which requires teachers to carry out their duties as professional educators. If teachers cannot fulfill their obligations, the government will automatically terminate their certification benefits. Through this certification program held by the government, teachers are finally increasingly motivated to improve their professionalism at work. This research was conducted at SMK Swasta Harapan Stabat. The number of samples is equal to the total population of 71 respondents. This study concludes that certification positively and significantly affects teacher performance at SMK Swasta Harapan Stabat. Motivation positively and significantly affects teacher performance at SMK Swasta Harapan Stabat. Certification and motivation positively and significantly affect teacher performance at SMK Swasta Harapan Stabat. This study is expected to help increase teacher motivation in carrying out teaching and learning activities that are more efficient and conducive to forming future leaders with great qualities and help teachers improve their performance more professionally as educators. In addition, it is expected to make a good contribution to the school itself and as a study material regarding the implementation of certification as well as evaluation and identification of deficiencies during the implementation of certification.