Effects of teacher motivation on the quality of teaching and learning in some selected Senior High Schools in the Cape Coast Metropolis

Abstract

Motivation is an essential tool and its implementation leads to effective and efficient teaching and learning hence attainment of quality education. The study examined influence of motivation on quality of teaching and learning in selected Senior High Schools in Cape Coast Metropolis. A descriptive survey was used in the study. A sample of 136 teachers was selected from the population of 223 teachers from five selected SHS in Cape Coast Metropolis using simple random sampling technique Questionnaire was the main instrument for data collection. Data was analysed discussed using descriptive (mean, standard deviation, frequency and percentages) and inferential statistics (Pearson correlation and simple regression). The study found that motivational packages (M=3.22; SD=0.90) are available in Senior High Schools of Cape Coast Metropolis. The teachers are satisfied (M=3.13; SD=0.77) with the various motivational packages. Teachers have positive perception (M=3.46; SD=0.71) towards motivational packages. Teachers have positive perception (M=3.89; SD=0.73) towards quality teaching and learning. Motivation packages is strongly and positively (r=0.848; sig. =0.00) correlated with quality teaching and learning. The result indicates teachers‟ motivational packages had strong and high positive effect on quality teaching and learning (R2= 0.720, b=0.848, t-value=17.251, pvalue=0.000). The study recommended that motivation of teachers‟ should be considered as a major driving force by those in charge of implementation of educational policies so as to bring about needed performances on the part of teachers.