Exploring the Role of Principal Appreciation and Motivation in Shaping Work Culture Among Vocational School Teachers in South Aceh, Indonesia

Jusnaini Rasyid; Hizir Sofyan; Nasir Usman

doi:10.60084/jeml.v3i2.251

Authors

Jusnaini Rasyid Graduate School of Education Administration, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh 23111, Indonesia
Hizir Sofyan Department of Statistics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Syiah, Banda Aceh 23111, Indonesia
Nasir Usman Graduate School of Education Administration, Universitas Syiah Kuala, Banda Aceh 23111, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.60084/jeml.v3i2.251

Keywords:

Principal appreciation, Teacher motivation, Work culture, Vocational education, School leadership

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of principal appreciation and motivation on the work culture of vocational school teachers in South Aceh District, Indonesia. Utilizing a quantitative approach, data were collected from 113 vocational school teachers across five schools through a survey that measured three key variables: principal appreciation, principal motivation, and teacher work culture. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses, including simple and multiple regression, were employed to determine the relationships between the variables. The results showed that both principal appreciation and motivation have a positive and significant influence on teacher work culture, explaining 11.6% of its variation individually and 34.1% when combined. These findings underscore the importance of school leadership in fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment, suggesting that principals who appreciate and motivate their teachers significantly enhance the overall work culture, which in turn contributes to improved teacher performance and educational outcomes. This research highlights the critical role of leadership in shaping a productive and engaging school culture.

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