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| The Impact of Motivation on the Job Performance of Teachers of Agricultural Science in Delta State Secondary Schools, Nigeria
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Patience Yemi OLISA Ph.D and Prof. Akpoebi Clement Egumu
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Abstract:
This study investigates the impact of motivation on the job performance of teachers of Agricultural Science in Delta State secondary schools, Nigeria. The research employed a descriptive survey research design. The population for this study consist of teachers of Agricultural Science in public secondary school in Delta State; totaling 747 respondents. The population is a manageable size, hence the census study was adopted. The instrument used for the study was a self-designed questionnaire titled "The Impact of motivation on the Job Performance of Teachers of Agricultural Science in Secondary Schools Questionnaire (IMJPTASSSQ). The face, content, and construct validity of the instrument were established through validation by three experts, including an Agricultural Educator and two test Evaluators from Niger Delta University. The reliability of the questionnaire was determined using the Cronbach alpha method, resulting in an overall coefficient of 0.91, indicating good reliability. Two research questions and a corresponding null hypotheses were raised for the study. 747 copies of the questionnaire were administered, however, 683 were retrieved and analyzed, representing 91% rate of return. Data collected were analyzed using mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions. Person Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) was used to test the two null hypotheses for the study at 0.05 level of significance. The decision for research questions was based on a criterion level of 2.50, considering mean responses of 2.50 and above as "Agree" and responses below 2.50 as "Disagree. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was employed for the analysis. Results indicate that intrinsic motivation, driven by passion for teaching and personal fulfillment, plays a crucial role in fostering innovation, resilience, and commitment to excellence among educators. Additionally, extrinsic motivators such as salary, recognition, and career advancement opportunities influence teacher performance by providing external incentives and rewards. The study recommends that the Ministry of Education prioritize salary structures reflecting the contributions of teachers of Agricultural Science and allocate resources for specialized professional development programs. It also suggests that school administrators should involve teachers in decision-making processes and establish mentorship programs.
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