EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF ACADEMIC SUPERVISION AND WORK MOTIVATION ON TEACHER PERFORMANCE

Abstract

Teacher performance is a crucial factor in the success of education within an educational institution. Various factors influence teacher performance, including academic supervision and work motivation. This research aims to determine the combined influence of academic supervision and work motivation on teacher performance in private junior high schools in the Natar District. The research employs a quantitative approach with data collection through questionnaires. The population consists of teachers in private junior high schools in the Natar District, with a sample size of 176 teachers selected through purposive sampling. Data collection is conducted through questionnaires, and data analysis employs correlation and regression techniques with the assistance of SPSS 25 software. The findings of the study are as follows: There is an influence of academic supervision on teacher performance in private junior high schools in the Natar District, accounting for 43.6%. Academic supervision has a significant impact on teacher performance, while the remaining 56.4% is influenced by other variables not considered in this study. The influence of work motivation on teacher performance in private junior high schools in the Natar District is 70.2%, with the remaining 29.8% influenced by other variables not considered in this study.There is a combined influence of academic supervision and work motivation on teacher performance in private junior high schools in the Natar District, accounting for 71.8%, while the remaining 28.2% is influenced by other variables not included in this study.