English Article Vol. 3 No. 03 (2025): AL-ĪMĀN Research Journal ( July-September 2025) Published 22-08-2025

Impact of Teacher Motivation on Performance and Student Achievement at Secondary Level

Authors

  • Faiza Shahzadi* MPhil Research Scholar, Department of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Faisalabad Campus. Pakistan Author
  • Muhammad Faisal Farid Assistant Professor, DoE, University of Education, Lahore, Faisalabad Campus. Pakistan Author
  • Sabeen Qamar Assistant Professor, Virtual University of Pakistan. Pakistan Author
DOI: https://doi.org/10.63283/IRJ.03.03/05
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Abstract

The study investigates teachers’ motivational factors related to job performance and their impact on students’ achievement at the secondary level. The objectives of the study were: to identify the key motivational factors influencing teachers’ job performance; to analyze the relationship between teachers’ motivation and their job performance; to determine students’ achievement at the secondary level; and to find out the effect of teachers’ job performance on students’ academic achievement at secondary schools. This research employed a quantitative design to examine the motivational factors affecting teachers’ job performance and their influence on students’ academic success at the secondary level. A sample of 300 teachers was selected for this study from both public and private schools. The questionnaire used a 5-point Likert scale to collect data on teachers’ motivational factors and job performance. The reliability of the instrument was tested using Cronbach's Alpha, which showed a value of 0.845, indicating high internal consistency and confirming the instrument's reliability. Means, standard deviations, Pearson Product-Moment Correlation and independent samples t-test were used for analysis. A strong positive correlation was observed between job performance and student achievement. These results suggest that enhancing teacher motivation may lead to better classroom outcomes and student success. The study underscores the importance of supportive work environments and targeted professional development in educational planning.

Keywords

  • Motivation
  • Job Performance
  • Student Achievement
  • Secondary Level
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Author Biography

  • Faiza Shahzadi*, MPhil Research Scholar, Department of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Faisalabad Campus.

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