Mediating Influence of Work Motivation on Competence and Performance among Elementary Teachers in Kendari, Indonesia
Keywords:
Teacher Competence, Work Motivation, Job Performance, Elementary Education, Kendari CityAbstract
This study examines the influence of teacher competence on elementary school teacher performance in Kendari City, with work motivation as a mediating variable. A quantitative cross-sectional design was employed, drawing on a purposive sample of 186 elementary school teachers. Data from Likert-scale (1-5) questionnaires were analyzed via partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) to test direct and indirect effects. Teacher competence exerted a positive and significant direct effect on performance, whereas its direct effect on work motivation was nonsignificant. Work motivation positively influenced performance and partially mediated the competence-performance relationship. These results underscore the pivotal role of competence development and motivation enhancement in optimizing teacher efficacy within Indonesian primary education contexts. Educational authorities should prioritize sustained training initiatives, incentive mechanisms, and motivational work cultures to elevate teaching performance in Kendari City.
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