Influence of Motivation and Work Environment on Teacher Performance in Ghana.

Abstract

Motivated teachers working in conducive environments are pivotal to student achievement. In basic
schools in Ho Westdistrict of Ghana, the influence of work environment and teacher motivation on
job performance were investigated in this study. A descriptive survey approach was employed, and
the sample consisted of 101 teachers from six basic schools in the region. Results of a multiple
regression analysis showed that motivation and work environmentpositively predicted job
performance. This suggests that positive work environment and higher levels of motivation were
associated with increased levels of job performance. Results also showed that motivation was
significantly higher among master's degree holders compared to bachelor's degree holders., which
implies that advanced education may be associated with increased internal drive or enthusiasm. It
was recommended that the administrators of basic schools in Ho Westdistrict should increase their
motivational packages (e.g., sponsorship of teachers to higher educational levels) and improve the
working environment to enhance teachers' job performance. These insights contribute to policy
discussions surrounding teacher retention, school effectiveness, and educational quality in Ghana's
education sector