Study of Work Motivation of Teachers of Secondary Schools

The present research paper investigates the work motivation of secondary school teachers. Work motivation of teachers play a pivotal role in enhancing instructional quality, improving student outcomes, and achieving overall school effectiveness. Teacher occupies a central position, particularly in secondary schools where academic demands and organizational complexity are comparatively higher. A descriptive survey design was employed, with data collected from 50 teachers of secondary schools of Amritsar district of Punjab through standardized scale of Aggarwal?s Work Motivation Questionnaire (2012). Statistical techniques including mean, standard deviation and t-test were applied to test the hypotheses. Significant differences emerged in the motivation levels of male and female teachers, with female teachers exhibiting higher motivation. The study highlights the critical role of teachers in shaping school climate and student engagement.