FACTORS EFFECTING MOTIVATION AND SATISFACTION OF TEACHERS OF HEARING IMPAIRED

Abstract

Objective
This study aimed at investigating motivational factors for improved
job satisfaction of teachers working in special schools for hearing
impaired children in the Punjab province of Pakistan.
Study Design and Sampling Techniques
Being qualitative in its nature, this study explored in depth responses
of teachers selected purposively.
Participants
The participants comprised both genders with a teaching experience
of more than ten years in any educational institute rendering
services for education of hearing impaired students.
Data Collection Tools
Focus group discussions were arranged and a semi structured
interview guide was used to elicit in-depth responses of the participants.
These responses were then transcribed and thematically
analyzed.
Results
Gazetted post, high pay scale, recognition, serving persons with
disability and less working hours came out as the motivating factors,
whereas improper student placement, lack of appreciation from
administration, stress level, low job status, low respect level emerged
as major job dissatisfying factors for the teachers of children with
hearing impairment.
Conclusion
The stakeholders must be aware of top motivational factors and try
to nourish them. Non motivating factors should be minimized for
teachers of hearing impaired children for their retention and
prosperous organizational atmosphere which will ultimately lead to
better student achievement.