ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN TO INCREASE JOB SATISFACTION OF GRADUATE TEACHERS IN SRI LANKA

Author Name: W.A.M.G.P.K.Wanasinghe

Volume/Issue: 01/11

Country: Sri Lanka

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: http://www.doi-ds.org/doilink/05.2021-84795518/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Lecturer, Pulathisipura National College of Education, Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka

ABSTRACT

Abstract The neglect of teachers’ needs and job satisfaction have impacted negatively on our educational system in Sri Lanka. So while the teachers are working unsatisfactorily and the teaching profession has suffered untold hardship for quite sometimes now. This research was conducted using a survey method with the primary objective of uncovering actions to be taken to increase job satisfaction of teachers. Seven hundred teachers from 1AB and 1C schools belonging to the North Central Province of Sri Lanka were randomly selected to collect data through questionnaire and interview. Maslow's theory of interests was used as the theoretical basis. According to the data obtained from the questionnaires and interviews, improving welfare, impartiality and making direct decision are the actions that principals should take to increase the job satisfaction of teachers. Granting promotions and salary increases on time, providing opportunities for the teaching and learning process and exempting outsiders, and employing qualified people for in-service sessions are also actions that education authorities should take. It was also suggested that the government should take steps to increase salaries, formulate a Develop a subject policy appropriate to the work world and filling posts on qualification without giving posts on political affiliation. Thus, it can be concluded that Sri Lankan secondary school teachers need job satisfaction in a proper administrative and organizational structure and better condition of service. Recommendations have been made to well organize the Administrative and organizational structure, to increase teachers' salaries and to promote on time.

Key words: increase, job, satisfaction, graduate teachers, Sri Lanka