Motivation as a Correlate of the Universal Basic Education (UBE) Teachers' Productivity in Edo and Delta States of Nigeria
Keywords:
Nigeria, Delta States, Edo, Teachers' Productivity, Universal Basic Education, MotivationAbstract
Motivation has since been associated with teacher productivity. The laudable objectives of the Universal Basic Education (UBE) scheme may not be realized unless teachers are highly motivated to high levels of productivity. This research examined the level of motivation and productivity of Universal Basic Education Teachers in Edo and Delta States of Nigeria. A sample of four hundred and seven teachers under the Federal Teachers' Scheme (FTS) was used for the study. Three research questions were raised and three null hypotheses were tested at 95% level of significance. The means, standard deviation, Pearson Product Moment Correlation Statistics and factor analysis were used to treat the data. From the data analysis, a 2-tailed correlation value of 0.464 was obtained which indicates a significant correlation between the independent and dependent variables. The findings revealed that UBE teachers were satisfied with their conditions of service. It was thus recommended among others that the teachers be absorbed by their state governments on completion of their mandatory two years service with the federal government.
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