Needs and Guidelines for Enhancing Motivation of The Teacher Performance under Kamphaeng Phet Educational Service Area Office 2

Abstract

Background and objective: The head of an educational institution should strengthen teachers' motivation in practice, which affects teachers' performance. It contributes to enhancing the standard of education additionally. The objectives of this research were (1) to assess the essential demands for strengthening the work motivation of teachers under the Kamphaeng Phet Primary Educational Service Area Office 2 and (2) to study ways to enhance motivation in the performance of teachers under the Kamphaeng Phet Primary Educational Service Area Office 2.

Methodology: This research was mixed methodology research. The sample group consisted of qualified and non-qualified teachers, government employees and contract teachers from schools under the Kamphaeng Phet Primary Educational Service Area Office 2. Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews on the essential demands and methods for enhancing teachers' motivation in their performance. Statistics used in the analysis were percentage, mean, PNImodified value, standard deviation, and content analysis.

Result: (1) Assessment of the 3 highest essential demands for enhancing motivation in teachers' performance under the Kamphaeng Phet Primary Educational Service Area Office 2, consisting of: (1.1) Assignment and job descriptions, (1.2) Good relationships in educational institutions and, (1.3) Conducive work environment. (2) Guidelines for enhancing motivation in the teachers' performance under the Kamphaeng Phet Primary Educational Service Area Office 2 revealed that (2.1) Assignment and job descriptions: The head of an educational institution should provide teachers with work agreements and assignments that match their major and the appropriate amount, as well as full decision-making power in selecting solutions. Teachers with expertise should help new teachers, (2.2) Good relationships in educational institutions: The head of an educational institution should keep teachers informed, support PLC meetings to help each other, organize activities on important occasions, as well as congratulate teachers on their success and act as friendly colleagues instead of superiors and, (2.3) Conducive work environment: The head of an educational institution should promote the organization of work rooms and regulate the availability of quality materials, equipment and tools. It covers supporting learning resources and teacher safety in educational institutions.

Conclusion: The head of an educational institution should focus on enhancing performance motivation through assignments and job descriptions as well as good relationships in educational institutions and a conducive work environment.