TEACHER MOTIVATION AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN BUSINESS-RELATED SUBJECTS IN CALABAR SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF CROSS RIVER STATE

Student: Asuquo Isaac Asuquo
Supervisor: Prof Nsing Ogar
HOD: Prof Otu Eteng
Department of Vocational and Technical Education
Education
University of Cross River State, Calabar

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the influence of teachers motivation on the academic performance of students' in business-related subjects in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State. Four null hypothesis were formulated direct this study. To generate data to test the hypotheses, a 21-item structured questionnaire titled "Teachers Motivation and Students' Academic Performance Questionnaire" (TMSAPQ) was used. Data were analyzed using simple linear regression statistics procedure. The analyses showed that all the independent variables significantly influence teachers' motivation and subsequently students' academic performance in the area of study. It was recommended among others that teachers should be continually oriented to participate on in service training so as to be equipped to positively influence academic performance among students.

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