Motivation

The role of Stimulation in achieving creative excellence in institutional work from the point of view of departmental managers (Published)

The current study aimed to identify the role of Stimulation in achieving creative excellence in institutional work from the point of view of departmental managers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and to achieve the objectives of the study, the descriptive and analytical method was used, as the study tool was applied, which was a questionnaire divided into seven axes, according to ( 4) Paragraphs for each subject on the study sample, which consisted of all directors of departments in the educational area of ​​Tabuk, whose number is (70) for the academic year (1440-1441 H) n. The study reached a number of results, the most important of which was that the Stimulation leadership roles played by educational leaders and organization Administrative institutions within educational institutions in achieving creative excellence in institutional work from the point of view of departmental managers are high, while the role of planning, continuous development, creativity, innovation, resources and beneficiaries as well as learning and education processes within educational institutions in achieving creative excellence in institutional work from the point of view of department managers came in the form of Average, the study also recommended the necessity of working to motivate workers through studied programs that correspond to the educational leadership plan for about ten programs, and to provide The ability to see the strategic plan through available advertising channels.

Keywords: Creativity, Excellence, Motivation, departments, institutional work

Readiness of Undergraduate Students for Distributed Learning in Selected Higher Educational Institutions in Southern Nigeria (Published)

The study investigated the level of readiness of undergraduate students for Distributed Learning.  Descriptive survey method of the cross-sectional research design was used for the study.  A stratified random sampling technique was used to select the sample of 600 from the population of 39,316 undergraduate students of the University of Port Harcourt and the Port Harcourt study center of the National Open University of Nigeria.  A self-assessment instrument, Distributed learning Readiness Instrument (DLRI), developed by the researcher was used to collect data from the sample.  The reliability of the instrument was determined through the test-retest method and a reliability coefficient of 0.77 was obtained.  Three experts in the field of Educational Technology and two in Measurement and Evaluation confirmed the face and content validity of the instrument.  Six research questions were answered using mean and standard deviation while six hypotheses were tested with t-test and one-way ANOVA at 0.05significance level.  The results showed that Distance and Part-time students had higher level of readiness than Full-time and Sandwich students.  Also, there were significant differences found on modes of study, gender, age and course of study. The conclusion is that there is inequity in the readiness of students for e-Learning.   The use of readiness assessment, orientation programmes, effective learner support were recommended.

Keywords: Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Internet skills, Motivation, Self-Efficacy, Self-directed Learning, Study Skills, distributed learning, readiness

Digital Citizenship and its impact on the level of achievement motivation for students from the point of view of the coordinators and supervisors of digital transformation in the future gate of the Tabuk region (Published)

The aim of the present study was to identify the concept of digital citizenship and its effect on the level of achievement motivation for students from the point of view of the coordinators and supervisors of the digital transition in the future gate of the Tabuk region. To achieve this goal, the researcher followed the descriptive approach as one of the qualitative research methods, Was conducted with the general coordinator of the gate of the future and supervisors in the area of ​​Tabuk, and after the collection of data and analysis reached a number of results, the most important was that the emphasis was on the students’ understanding of the concept of digital citizenship through the courses and meetings that were held for students in advance and You will also be able to follow the school’s digital transformation officer and the portal coordinator in the region and technical support. The Future Gateway application transforms the traditional learning environment into an effective e-learning environment, helps eliminate the burdens of the paper environment and expands learning and learning processes The scope of the classroom and the school environment, as well as the absence of negative repercussions for the misuse of the application, through the existence of a special portal (username) for students and parents, as well as follow the official of the digital transformation in school and technical support for the initiative periodically and regularly, The study revealed a number of challenges in implementing the digital portal, the most important of which was the infrastructure, the mechanism of spreading digital culture, The argument of students to more devices as well as the lack of clear regulations for the work of the portal, and the lack of clarity of the relationship and organization between educational supervisors and teachers.

Keywords: Achievement, Digital Transformation, Digital citizenship, Motivation, future gate

Motivation and Employee Retention in Bagabaga College of Education in Northern Region, Ghana (Published)

High retention of employees has been identified as one of the prerequisites for a consistent development and accomplishment of organizational goals. However, it has been established that employee motivation influences employee retention. Primary aim of this study was to investigate motivation and retention of employees at the Bagabaga College of Education. A sample size of 50 respondents comprising both teaching and non-teaching staff was purposively selected. Data collected was analysed using descriptive statistics. The study found that the most important motivational packages available are salary, promotional opportunities, work environment and security. Amongst these motivational packages, salaries were found to have the greatest effect on retention. The study also found that that there were gender differences in the perception of motivational packages where the male employees valued financial rewards, salaries and promotions, while the female employees were more motivated by security, work relation and work environment.  It is therefore recommended that the government should migrate all the staff from the GES payroll to the Tertiary Payroll.

Keywords: Employee Retention, Motivation, Motivational Strategies, Promotion Opportunities, Salaries, Turnover

The Impact of the Problem-Solving Strategy in Stimulating Students’ Motivation to Learn Science (Published)

The study aimed to identify the impact of problem solving strategy in stimulating motivation of students to learn science, and to achieve the objectives of the study followed the researcher descriptive analytical approach in terms of application of the study tool and data collection and analysis, and the study population of all eighth grade students in the Directorate of Education Jerash. The sample of the study consisted of (30) students of eighth grade in Al-Fadl Ibn Abbas Elementary School for Boys. The study found that there is an impact of problem solving strategy in stimulating students’ motivation to learn science. The problem solving strategy contributes (65%) Encouraging student motivation to learn science, and recommended the researcher to work to mainstream the problem-solving strategy in all regions of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan because of its many benefits stimulate the motivation of students to learn.

Keywords: Motivation, Problem Solving, Science

The Effect of the Cold Call Strategy in Excitability of Students Motivation Basic Stage To Learn Science in Jordan (Published)

The study aims to identify the effect of the cold call strategy in raising the motivation of students in the basic stage in Jordan to learn science. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher followed the analytical descriptive approach in terms of applying the study tool and data collection and analysis. Of the Jerash Educational Directorate, while the sample of the study was ( 30) students, The study concluded that there is an impact of the cold call strategy in raising the motivation of students of basic stage in Jordan to learn science. The researcher recommended conducting training courses for the science teacher to show the importance of cold call strategy in stimulating students’ motivation to learn science.

Keywords: Cold Communication, Motivation, Science

Achievement Motivation towards Social Studies on Students’ Academic Achievement in Tertiary Institutions in Cross River State, Nigeria (Published)

This research examined Achievement motivation towards Social Studies on students’ academic achievement in tertiary institutions in Cross River State, Nigeria. To achieve the purpose of this study, one hypothesis was formulated to direct the study. Ex-post facto research design was adopted for the study. A sample of six hundred and seventy-three (673) students was randomly selected for the study. The instruments for data collection were the Achievement Motivation towards social Studies Questionnaire (AMTOSSQ) and Social Studies Achievement Test (SOSAT) developed by the researchers which were subjected to validation by experts in measurement and evaluation and psychology. The reliability estimates of the instruments were established through the split-half reliability method and it associate Spearman Brown prophesy formula. Pearson product moment correlation analysis was adopted to test the hypothesis at .05 level of significance. The result of the analysis revealed that achievement motivation towards Social Studies on students’ academic achievement has a significant positive relationship in the subject. Based on the finding of the study, it was recommended that students should develop high achievement motivation towards social studies and other subjects as this will manifest in higher academic achievement and vice versa.

Keywords: Motivation, Social Studies, Students’ Academic, Tertiary Institutions

Teachers’ Motivation for Effective Implementation of the National Language Policy in Ebonyi State, Nigeria (Published)

This descriptive survey was carried out in order to determine the teachers motivation for effective implementation of the national language policy in Ebonyi state, Nigeria. A random sample of 602 language teachers completed a corresponding copies of questionnaire designed for the study. Out of this number, 594 copies of the questionnaire, representing about 98.8% return rate, were used for data analysis. Mean and standard deviations were used to describe the teachers’ motivation for effective implementation of the national language policy. Results showed that the respondents would be encouraged to teach effectively if incentives are provided for them to a great extent except in items 1 and 2 that indicates very great extent with the mean of = 3.03 and = 3.03 respectively. The results of the study showed that non-payment of special language teachers allowances, non-placement of teachers on special salary scale, no provision of books and other relevant materials (free of charge) lack of regular training to update the teachers’ knowledge and lack of sponsorship to attend language seminars and workshops by the teachers. The study supports the need for government to provide incentives in form of allowances and special salary scale for Nigerian language teachers in the field.

Keywords: Ebonyi State, Implementation teachers, Motivation

Review of Factors Affecting Second Language Learning (Published)

This paper is a review of the extent socio-psychological factors can affect second language learning. Socio-psychological factors, like motivations, attitude and stereotyping and neurological factors play an important role in the process of learning a second or foreign language. However, scholarly views differ on how much effect these factors have on second language learning. This paper illustrates the different views towards these socio-psychological factors and their neurological correlations.

Keywords: Motivation, attitude, neurological factors., second/foreign language learning, socio-psychological factors, stereotyping

A Relative Learning of Educating Systems: Pakistan and Turkey (Published)

This paper looks at the instruction arrangement of the Turkey and Pakistan by discriminatingly exploring optional wellsprings of information identified with both the nations. It inspects and analyzes the history, laws on instruction, school levels and structure of the training part, general essential instruction, nature of instruction, dialect and the training of ladies of Pakistan and Turkey. This examination uncovers how Turkey has accomplished fast development in its training area particularly after the Revolution while Pakistan falls a long ways behind Turkey in all domains of instruction. Thus this paper additionally serves to highlight the current circumstance of the instructive arrangement of Pakistan and the imperfections that it experiences

Keywords: Motivation, Pakistan and Turkey, learning system