IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

WORLD JOURNAL OF INNOVATION AND MODERN TECHNOLOGY (WJIMT )

E-ISSN 2504-4766
P-ISSN 2682-5910
VOL. 8 NO. 6 2024
DOI: 10.56201/wjimt.v8.no6.2024.pg93.105

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Empowering Educators: How Principals Shape Teacher Motivation and Professionalism

George Ehulonu EHULE, Ph.D, Cordelia DIKE, Ph.D, Faith George EHULE, Ph.D

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Abstract

This paper explores the pivotal role of principals in teacher motivation and professionalism, which are crucial for achieving educational excellence. Drawing on diverse perspectives, the study highlights how effective leadership practices such as fostering a supportive school culture, promoting participatory decision-making, and providing opportunities for professional growth significantly impact teacher morale, job satisfaction, and career fulfillment. Key dimensions of teacher motivation, including intrinsic and extrinsic factors, professional autonomy, and workplace relationships, are examined alongside challenges such as inadequate remuneration, resource limitations, and burnout. The paper emphasizes the necessity of strategic leadership interventions, including recognition programs, professional development workshops, and work- life balance initiatives. It concludes that principals, as transformative leaders, must prioritize teacher motivation and professionalism as a strategic imperative to enhance educational outcomes and foster sustainable school development.

keywords:

Empowering Educators, Principals, Teachers, Motivation, Professionalism

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