Examining the Effect of School Culture Perception on Teachers' Motivation and Student Achievement
Okul Kültürü Algısının Öğretmenlerin Motivasyonu ve Öğrenci Başarısına Etkisinin İncelenmesi
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School culture, teacher motivation, student achievement, teacher perceptions, demographic variables, correlation, ANOVAAbstract
The purpose of this study is to determine teachers' perceptions of school culture, their views on student achievement and learning, and their levels of motivation, and to examine whether these variables differ according to demographic variables such as gender, marital status, age, type of school, and professional experience. The study was conducted using quantitative research methods within the framework of a survey model. The study group consisted of 252 teachers working in different types of schools. The “School Culture Scale,” “Teachers' Views on Student Achievement and Learning Scale (ÖBÖY-ÖGÖ),” and “Teacher Motivation Scale” were used as data collection tools. Independent sample t-tests, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and Pearson correlation coefficient calculations were performed to analyze the data. According to the research findings, perceptions of school culture differ significantly according to gender, with female teachers' perceptions being higher. While no significant difference was found according to marital status and age variables, significant differences were found in school culture, student achievement, and teacher motivation levels according to the type of school where the teachers worked and their professional experience. In particular, high school teachers were found to have lower scores on the scales in question. Correlation analyses revealed high-level positive and significant relationships between school culture and teacher motivation, and moderate-level positive and significant relationships between student achievement and teacher motivation. The research findings reveal that teachers' motivation and positive attitudes toward student learning achievement are related to a strong school culture, highlighting the importance of creating inclusive and supportive cultural structures in school environments.
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