This policy note examines how professional growth and career development influence teachers’ motivation to remain in the profession across Southeast Asia. Drawing on evidence from SEAMEO INNOTECH’s Teacher Motivation Study, it highlights the role of career advancement opportunities, promotion pathways, and support for graduate studies in sustaining teacher motivation. The note also presents policy options for Ministries of Education to strengthen teacher retention through structured career progression, transparent promotion systems, and institutional support for continuing professional development.
Investing in Southeast Asian Teachers: Supporting Professional Growth and Career Development to Sustain Motivation
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Shaping Teacher Motivation and Professional Experience: The Critical Role of Government Policy in Southeast Asia
This policy note examines how government policies shape teacher motivation, professional experience, and retention across Southeast Asia.
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Sustaining the Spark: Strengthening Southeast Asian Teachers’ Interest and Passion for Teaching
This policy note examines how teachers’ interest and passion for teaching influence their motivation to remain in the profession across Southeast Asia.
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