ISSN(Print): 2709-6254 | ISSN(Online) : 2709-6262 | ISSN-L : 2709-6254

Title

Motivational Level of Vocational Instructors in Special Schools


Authors

  1. Dr. Ayesha Wajihullah
    Principal, Child Welfare Centre, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  2. Dr. Rukhsana Bashir
    Assistant Professor, Institute of Special Education, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
  3. Dr. Zahida Parveen
    Assistant Professor, Department of Special Education, Division of Education, University of Education, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

Abstract

The main purpose of this study was to identify the factors which create differences in the motivational level of vocational instructors in Lahore city. An intensive review of literature, covered topics related to motivation such as study of organizational climate, job satisfaction and class room performance. As a result, satisfaction, recognition, personal growth, working condition, working environment and level of attraction to work were identified as motivational factors. A questionnaire was developed by using five-point Likert Scale and the estimated reliability of questionnaire was 0.86. A penal of experts evaluated the validity of questionnaire. Questionnaire was pilot tested. A sample of 28 vocational instructors was selected through purposive sampling. The data collected from vocational instructors was analyzed. On the basis of data analysis, it was found that overall working conditions in the schools for students with hearing impairment were relatively better in Lahore city. However, they expressed that refreshers courses for vocational instructors may be arranged to handle vocational training of students with special needs. Researchers proposed improvements on the basis of recommendations.

Page Numers

700-708

Keywords

Hearing Impairment, Motivation, Special School, Vocational Instructors

Article

Article # 63
Volume # 3
Issue # 2

DOI info

DOI Number: 10.47205/jdss.2022(3-II)63
DOI Link: http://doi.org/10.47205/jdss.2022(3-II)63

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