Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024): MAAUN International Multi-Disciplinary Journal of Research and Innovations (MIMJRI)
Articles

Motivational Strategies on Basic Literacy Instructors Performance: Empirical Analysis

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  • Abubakar Abba Aji,
  • Tijjani Kalli,
  • Aisha Sakir,
  • Abbas Sani Dahiru
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59479/jiaheri.v1i001.43
Categories

Published 10/18/2024

Keywords

  • Motivation,
  • Instructors,
  • Administrators,
  • Adult Basic Literacy,
  • Performance

How to Cite

Abba Aji, A. ., Kalli, T., Sakir, A., & Sani Dahiru, A. (2024). Motivational Strategies on Basic Literacy Instructors Performance: Empirical Analysis. Journal of Institute of Africa Higher Education Research and Innovation (IAHERI), 1(1). https://doi.org/10.59479/jiaheri.v1i001.43

Abstract

This article investigated the motivational Strategies used on instructors by administrators of Basic Literacy programme in Borno state. The research adopted survey design with total sample of 354 instructors in literacy centres in Borno state. Data was collected through questionnaire and was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings of the study indicated that motivational strategies used by the administrators have significantly enhances the instructors performance in the basic literacy centres. It was further highlighted that, administrators often used promotion, security, treat with respect and recognition as motivators as compared to reward, professional growth and working environment. Thus, it has been largely discovered that Motivation of instructors has greatly increased the input of instructors in Borno state Literacy Centers.

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