Abstract:
The purpose of this study was to assess the factors affecting teacher’s motivation in selected secondary schools of West Wollega Zone, Oromia Regional State. The respondents were selected fromWest Wollega Secondary schools (N= 10), school teachers (N = 186), principals (N= 10) and supervisors (N = 10) was selected. West Wollega Secondary schools, principals and supervisors were selected using purposive sampling techniques. However, school teachers’ simple random lottery method from selected schools. Questionnaire was administered to school teachers while principals, supervisors and principals were interviewed. This data were entered into SPSS Version #20 then after frequency counts, percentages, two sample t-test and logistic regressions were used to calculate quantitative data. Iin addition to this qualitative data was analyzed using descriptive statements. The findings of the study shows that secondary school teachers were slightly satisfied with their intrinsic motivation mainly on teachers’ work relationship, growth and development, teachers’ advancement as well as recognition and achievements. Similarly, teachers were slightly satisfied with their extrinsic motivation especially on policy and administration, supervision, school work design, status, school working conditions, job security and also incentives and benefits. There was statistically significant difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. Teachers’ educational status and experience significantly determines intrinsic and extrinsic motivation of school teachers. It is better if school leaders and community works together for betterment of school teachers motivation.
