ERIC Number: EJ1138331
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
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Teacher Motivation: Definition, Research Development and Implications for Teachers
Han, Jiying; Yin, Hongbiao
Cogent Education, v3 n1 Article 1217819 2016
The past decade has witnessed an increase in research on teacher motivation which has been proved a crucial factor closely related to a number of variables in education such as student motivation, educational reform, teaching practice and teachers' psychological fulfilment and well-being. To address the constant calls for teacher motivation research, this paper attempts to pose a comprehensive review of teacher motivation studies conducted from diversified theoretical perspectives. Five research areas related to teacher motivation research have been identified: influencing factors of teacher motivation; teacher motivation and teaching effectiveness; teacher motivation and student motivation; teacher motivation research across different disciplines; and the instruments for assessing teacher motivation. Based on a critique of existing literature in terms of theoretical perspectives, research methodology, research content and concerns about contextual issues, potential directions for future research are finally proposed.
Descriptors: Teacher Motivation, Definitions, Research Projects, Performance Factors, Teacher Effectiveness, Student Motivation, Evaluation Methods, Preservice Teachers, Inservice Teacher Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Educational Research, Research Needs, Literature Reviews
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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