THE RELATIONSHIP OF CERTIFICATION AND MOTIVATION TO TEACHER PERFORMANCE IN SMK SWASTA HARAPAN STABAT Bayu Pancarani Kesuma Negara Dayli1, Meilita Tryana Sembiring2 dan Iskandarini3
1Master of Management Study Program, Postgraduate School of Universityof North Sumatera
2Master of Management Study Program, Postgraduate School of Universityof North Sumatera
3Master of Management Study Program, Postgraduate School of Universityof North Sumatera
Corresponding author. Email: tehranidayli15[at]gmail.com
Abstract
The teacher certification program has been implemented since 2007 after the issuance Peraturan Pendidikan Nasional Nomor 18 Tahun 2007 tentang Sertifikasi Guru concerning Teacher Certification. This certification program is implemented with the aim of increasing teacher competence as professional educators.Certification is a form of recognition from the government for the achievement of teacher performance, which requires teachers to carry out their duties as professional educators. If teachers are unable to fulfill their obligations, the government will automatically terminate their certification benefits. Through this certification program held by the government, teachers are finally increasingly motivated to improve their professionalism in their work. This research was conducted at SMK Swasta Harapan Stabat. Thus, the number of samples is equal to the total population of 71 respondents. Conclusions of this study: Certification has a positive and significant effect on teacher performance at SMK Swasta Harapan Stabat . Motivation has a positive and significant effect on teacher performance at SMK Swasta Harapan Stabat. Certification and motivation have a positive and significant effect on teacher performance at SMK Swasta Harapan Stabat .Suggestions in this study are expected that the results of this study can help increase teacher motivation in carrying out teaching and learning activities that are more efficient and conducive to forming future cadres who have proud qualities, and help teachers to improve their performance more professionally as educators. In addition, it is expected to make a good contribution to the school itself and as a study material regarding the implementation of certification as well as evaluation and identification of deficiencies during the implementation of certification.
