Authors : Arikewuyo Hauwa Ajibola; Ajadi Tunde A; Dauda Rasheed

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 3 - March

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25mar1552

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Abstract : The study investigated the effect of motivation on primary school teacher performance in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State. Descriptive survey was employed for the study and a total of 202 participants were drawn using proportional, purposive and stratified sampling techniques. The instrument used was self-designed questionnaire “Teachers Motivation and Performance Questionnaire (TMOPQ)”, which had a test re-test reliability coefficient of 0.67. Data collected were analyzed with the use of descriptive and inferential statistical tools. Hypotheses were tested with Pearson Product Moment Correlation at 0.05 level of significance. Finding revealed significant and positive relationship between prompt payment of salaries, availability of materials and performance in primary schools. It was inferred from the finding of this study that timely payment of teacher financial benefits such as salaries and provision of teaching materials in the right quality and quantity will ultimately bring about increased performance in the primary school system.It was recommended based on the findings of the study that the government should make policies and laws that will encourage teacher motivation and ensure proper implementation, and that stakeholders in education sectors should identifies motivational strategies that would aid teaching and learning.

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