Jurnal Infinity
Vol 13 No 1 (2024): VOLUME 13, NUMBER 1, INFINITY

Demotivating factors in teaching mathematics: A study of Albanian teachers

Lekë Pepkolaj (Metropolitan Tirana University)
Mónica Arnal-Palacián (University of Zaragoza)
Nuria Begué (University of Zaragoza)
Rully Charitas Indra Prahmana (Universitas Ahmad Dahlan)



Article Info

Publish Date
16 Oct 2023

Abstract

Several studies have highlighted the existence of demotivated teachers in schools. There are several demotivating factors that influence the decisions and commitment that a teacher can acquire. The literature review allows us to characterize the factors that different authors identify to explain teacher demotivation. This article aims to analyze some of the factors that influence mathematics teachers' demotivation and the evaluation of the degree of demotivation in relation to work environment, teaching autonomy, extrinsic values, and students. The information was collected from a questionnaire consisting of 24 items, which was given to 121 active Albanian teachers teaching at different levels of education. These data were analyzed using a quantitative methodology. The independent variables gender, teacher's age, qualification, pupils' age, and type of school are also considered to perform a multivariate analysis. From the results obtained, we can state that the factors that generate the greatest demotivation are textbooks, political conversion and corruption, aspects related to the curriculum, and the costs they must bear. In addition, school status, curriculum changes, meritocracy, material costs, autonomy, and research significantly explain the demotivation of public sector teachers. It highlights the need to seek structured responses aimed at regulating teaching careers.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

infinity

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Subject

Mathematics

Description

Jurnal Infinity, a peer reviewed journal, provides a forum for publishing the original research articles, review articles from contributors, and the novel technology news related to mathematics education. This journal is designed and devoted not only to Indonesian Mathematics Educators Society ...