This policy note examines how teachers’ interest and passion for teaching influence their motivation to remain in the profession across Southeast Asia. Drawing from findings of the Regional Teacher Motivation Study, the paper highlights the importance of supportive systems and enabling conditions — including professional development, mentoring and peer support, curriculum stability, and supportive school environments — in sustaining teachers’ interest and passion for teaching. The policy note presents evidence-based insights and policy recommendations for strengthening teacher motivation and supporting long-term education quality across the region.
Sustaining the Spark: Strengthening Southeast Asian Teachers’ Interest and Passion for Teaching
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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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Investing in Southeast Asian Teachers: Supporting Professional Growth and Career Development to Sustain Motivation
This policy note examines how professional growth and career development influence teachers’ motivation to remain in the profession across Southeast Asia.
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