The Effect of Work Motivation on Elementary School Teachers’ Performance

Abstract

This study aims to determine: 1) the role of teachers in the implementation of the 2013 curriculum, 2) the determinants of the 2013 curriculum implementation, 3) the optimization of the role of teachers in the curriculum 2013. The results showed that the role of teachers at SD Negeri 1 Rantau Sialang in implementing the 2013 curriculum, namely teachers as implementers, adapters, curriculum developers, and curriculum researchers. The teacher is not only the implementer of the curriculum but also the alignment of the curriculum with the characteristics and needs of students and regional needs. The supporting factors in the implementation of the 2013 Curriculum at SD Negeri 1 Rantau Sialang include the availability of facilities and infrastructure such as syllabus, lesson plans, teacher handbooks, and student textbooks. Inhibiting factor, namely the unpreparedness of the 2013 Curriculum. This is because there are still many obstacles and obstacles. However, SD Negeri 1 Rantau Sialang itself is ready or not ready to implement the 2013 Curriculum in compliance with the orders of the Ministry of Education and Culture. Implementation of the 2013 Curriculum can optimize the role of teachers in SD Negeri 1 Rantau Sialang. This must be adapted to the material to be taught and the conditions of the students themselves when participating in the teaching and learning process.

The Effect of Work Motivation on the Performance of Elementary School Teachers

“…There are several previous studies that have examined the effect of work motivation on teacher performance. Research conducted by Edy, Harapan, and Tahrun states that work motivation has a positive effect on teacher performance [6]. Research by Irhan, Ahmad, and Destiniar also states the same thing, namely work motivation has a significant influence on teacher performance.…”