Understanding the Motivation of Nigerian Science Teacher for Sustainable Development

Abstract

The role of science in national development has remained important in throughout history. The Science teacher educator is very important for the development of any nation. The main objective of this paper is to contribute to the fact that there is no one best way of Motivating the Nigerian science teacher educator. That the best approach depends on the individual and the circumstances prevailing the workplace. Broadly speaking, motivation consists of a driving force or state of need deficiency which inclines a person to behave in a particular manner, or to develop a capacity for certain type of behaviour. The urge to act in a certain way may be generated by physiological or psychological needs or states including unconscious and conscious thought process or by external stimuli or by some combination of these. People obviously differ widely in these respects, and accordingly their behaviours also differ.

DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2014.v5n26p101