Working Motivation of Vocational Teachers in Bangkok

Abstract

The objectives of this research were (1) to explore working motivation levels of vocational teachers in Bangkok, (2) to explore motivation factors that affected working motivation levels, and (3) to explore hygiene factors in vocational teachers’ working contexts. The researcher conceptualized Herzberg’s motivation theory in this study. The population were teachers connected with the Office of the Vocational Education Commission in Bangkok, total amount of 911. Sampling technique was convenient sampling, sample size is 278 people. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics such as frequency counts, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and simple regression analysis.  Results revealed that, overall mean of working motivation level was at ‘highest level’ (mean=4.33). When considering each item, ‘good perception towards career and work’ gained ‘highest mean’ (mean=4.46) while ‘happy moment in workplace’ gained ‘lowest mean’ (mean=4.16). For the questions regarding motivation factors showed that the overall mean of motivation factor was at ‘high level’ (mean=3.99). When considering each item, ‘achievement’ gained ‘highest mean’ (mean=4.16) while ‘advancement’ gained ‘lowest mean’ (mean=3.89). When exploring the relationship between motivation factors and working motivation levels, it was found that the relationship was at ‘low level’ (correlation coefficient =.215). The study towards hygiene factors showed the overall mean of hygiene factors was at ‘high level’ (mean=3.93). When considering each item, ‘status’ gained ‘highest mean’ (mean=4.17) while ‘supervision’ gained ‘lowest mean’ (mean=3.75). The study results brought about suggestions for the development of teachers’ advancement system, commitment to the good governance practices, as well as the creation of clear understanding about promotion process which will be an important part to solve problems and develop about vocational teachers’ working motivation.