Relationship Between Motivational Factors and Teachers’ Performance on the Job in Ogba/ Egbema/ Ndoni Local Government Area, of Rivers State

Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between motivational factors and teacher’s performance on the job. A sample
of 150 teachers was randomly drawn from 10 secondary schools in Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers
State. The study made use of correlational research design. The findings indicated that there is a significant relationship
between motivational factors and teacher’s’ performance and a significant relationship existing between teachers experience and
their job performance. Some recommendations such as providing highly motivated, conscientious and efficient classroom
teachers, encourage the spirit of enquiry and creativity in teachers, help teachers to fit into the social life of the community and
society at large, enhance teachers commitment to the teaching profession etc, were also highlighted that have implications for
educational practice.