The Effect of Motivation and Training on the Performance of Vocational Health Teachers

Vocational education plays an important role in preparing skilled human resources to meet labor market demands. However, the high unemployment rate among vocational high school graduates in Indonesia indicates persistent challenges in educational quality and effectiveness. Teacher performance is a key factor influencing learning outcomes, particularly in Health Vocational High Schools (SMK Kesehatan), where professional competence and industry relevance are essential. This study aimed to examine the influence of work motivation and job training on teacher performance in Health Vocational High Schools in Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region.
This study employed a quantitative approach with an ex post facto design. The population consisted of all teachers working in Health Vocational High Schools in Sleman Regency, with 102 respondents selected through total sampling. Data were collected using structured questionnaires based on a four-point Likert scale and analyzed through multiple linear regression using IBM SPSS Statistics 26. Prior to hypothesis testing, normality and linearity assumptions were assessed.
The results showed that the data met the assumptions of normality (Kolmogorov-Smirnov significance = 0.200) and linearity. Partial regression analysis revealed that work motivation significantly affected teacher performance (β = -0.299, t = -4.277, p < 0.001), while job training had a significant positive effect on teacher performance (β = 0.613, t = 8.772, p < 0.001). Simultaneously, work motivation and job training significantly influenced teacher performance (F = 56.113, p < 0.001). The coefficient of determination (R² = 0.531) indicated that 53.1% of the variance in teacher performance was explained by the two independent variables.
The findings suggest that job training is a stronger predictor of teacher performance than work motivation. Therefore, strengthening professional development and training programs may contribute to improving teacher effectiveness and the quality of vocational health education.

work motivation, job training, teacher performance, vocational education.

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