Motivating teachers and students of the Senior High School for effective teaching and Learning: The case of Akuapem-North District

Abstract

The objective of this study was to examine the issues of motivation on teaching and learning using content and process theories of motivation. Stratified sampling procedures were used to select a sample of 304 respondents. Research instruments for data collection were questionnaire and interview guide with a response rate of 98 percent.Motivation in teaching and learning has adverse effects in raising the moral of teachers and students. Basically, teachers were to encourage students by giving frequent, early, positive feedback that supports students’ beliefs that they can do well. However, literature and observation in the study showed that most students and teachers are not given the necessary motivation to learn and teach which adversely affects academic performance. Although content theories helped in determining the level of satisfaction or dissatisfaction, individuals evaluated their work based on certain expectations which were informed by their socio-economic, institutional and personal environments.The study recommended that the Ghana Education Service should establish a salary review committee to discuss vividly the salary structure for teachers. Also was the introduction of a new professional path for teachers with transparent promotion criteria based on performance.