The Motivation Strategies of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as Applied by Administrators of Private Islamic Schools in Yala Province
Keywords:
Motivation, Prophet Muhammad, Private Islamic Schools, Educational AdministrationAbstract
Objectives: (1) To study the levels and compare the differences in motivation according to the Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ approach among administrators of private Islamic schools in Yala Province, classified by gender, educational level, work experience, and school size; and (2) to synthesize motivational approaches based on the Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ model for school administrators.
Methodology: This study employed a survey research design. Data were collected using questionnaires from a sample of 359 participants, with 337 completed questionnaires returned. The respondents consisted of 40 administrators and 297 teachers. The data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, t-test, F-test, and analyzed opinions and suggestions using a descriptive method by finding the frequency.
Research findings: The findings revealed that (1) the overall level of motivation was high. The highest mean score was in promoting work achievement, while the lowest was in providing rewards and compensation. No significant differences were found in gender and work experience. Administrators with a master’s degree showed higher motivation in interpersonal relationships than those with bachelor’s or doctoral degrees, and school size significantly affected motivation at the .05 level. (2) The appropriate motivational approaches according to the Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ model included providing suitable rewards, communicating with compassion, creating a warm atmosphere, promoting morality, supporting professional growth, and maintaining a balanced quality of life both spiritually and materially.
Contributions: The results can serve as a guideline for developing effective personnel management systems in private Islamic schools, emphasizing motivation aligned with Islamic principles and local contexts.
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