MOTIVATION IN THE PERFORMANCE OF TEACHERS IN THE NAKHON RATCHASIMA PRIMARY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AREA OFFICE 1

Abstract

This research aims to 1) study the level of work motivation of teachers under the Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, 2) compare the work motivation of teachers under the Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 1 classified by educational level, work experience, and school size, and This research aimed to 3) study approaches to promoting work motivation among teachers in the Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 1; and 4) examine approaches to promoting work motivation among teachers in the Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 1. The sample consisted of 325 school administrators and teachers. The research instruments were questionnaires with a content validity coefficient of 0.80–1.00 and a reliability coefficient of 0.94, and interviews. Statistical analyses included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, and F-test.

The research findings revealed that:

1. The overall and individual motivations of teachers in the Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 1 were at a high level.


2. A comparison of the work motivations of teachers in the Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 1, categorized by educational level, work experience, and school size, showed statistically significant differences at the .05 level, both overall and in individual aspects.


3. Guidelines for promoting work motivation among teachers in the Nakhon Ratchasima Primary Educational Service Area Office 1. Internal factors include: achievement in work performance, recognition, nature of work, responsibility, and career advancement. External factors include: salary and benefits, interpersonal relationships within the organization, organizational policies, work environment, and job security.