Teachers’ Work Motivation at Kartika 1–5 Senior High School Padang

Motivasi Kerja Guru di Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) Kartika 1-5 Padang

Abstract

This study was conducted based on the importance of teachers’ work motivation as a key factor in supporting the quality of learning and the achievement of educational goals at the senior high school level. High work motivation encourages teachers to perform their duties responsibly, enthusiastically, loyally, and with strong work discipline. This study aimed to describe the level of teachers’ work motivation at Kartika 1–5 Senior High School Padang in terms of responsibility, work enthusiasm, loyalty, and work discipline.

This research employed a quantitative approach using a descriptive method. All 54 teachers at Kartika 1–5 Senior High School Padang were involved as research respondents through a total sampling technique. Data were collected using a Likert-scale questionnaire that had been tested for validity and reliability. Data analysis was carried out by calculating mean scores to describe the level of teachers’ work motivation for each indicator examined.

The results indicated that teachers’ work motivation at Kartika 1–5 Senior High School Padang was categorized as very high. Work discipline obtained the highest mean score, followed by loyalty and responsibility, which were also classified as very high. Meanwhile, work enthusiasm was categorized as high. These findings implied that teachers demonstrated strong professional commitment; however, continuous efforts to strengthen work enthusiasm remained necessary to further enhance the quality of the learning process.