The Role of Motivation in Mediating the Influence of Teacher Certification on Teacher Job Satisfaction at SMK Negeri 1 Bener Meriah
Keywords:
teacher certification, motivation, job satisfactionAbstract
This study aims to analyze the influence of teacher certification on teacher job satisfaction through motivation as an intervening variable at SMK Negeri 1 Bener Meriah. The background of this research is based on the importance of job satisfaction in improving the quality of learning, which is influenced by internal and external factors such as professional certification, work environment, and motivation. This study uses a quantitative approach with a population of 74 teachers, all of whom are used as a sample (saturated sample). The data analysis technique uses Partial Least Square (PLS) through SmartPLS software. The results of the study showed that: (1) teacher certification has a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction and motivation; (2) motivation has a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction; and (3) motivation significantly mediates the influence of teacher certification on job satisfaction. These findings confirm the importance of the role of motivation in strengthening the influence of certification on teacher job satisfaction.
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