Work Motivation in Efforts to Improving Perspective of The Head of Schools in Kudus

Abstract

In the education system, there are several components that support the proper
implementation of education, one of which is the teacher. Teacher involvement or teacher
performance in education greatly affects teaching and learning outcomes. The teacher's
performance is influenced by work motivation. This study aims to determine how the teacher's
work motivation is useful for improving the performance of kindergarten teachers from the
perspective of the principal, its effect on improving school quality, and how obstacles and
solutions are in overcoming existing teacher performance. The research was conducted at
kindergarten schools in Kota District, Kudus Regency. This research is designed using
qualitative research methods with a case study approach (case study), sampling with purposive
sampling method and the data is presented in the form of descriptions or descriptions not
numbers. Teachers who have good work motivation will automatically have a sense of
responsibility at work, have achieved goals, always develop themselves and have
independence in action. Working with motivation so that it can be useful for many parties that
be fun if it is done sincerely and always feels like or so that the competence have is increasing