TEACHER MOTIVATION TO LEAD

This concept paper examines the motivation to lead among secondary school teachers in Malaysia. Based on previous literature and studies, motivation to lead is an important factor in the development of effective teacher leadership. This paper explores the role of various factors such as personality, leadership values, self-efficacy, and previous leadership experience in shaping the motivation to lead. In addition, this paper also discusses the dimensions of motivation to lead which consists of affective identity, social normative and non-calculative as well as the importance of professional development programs that support teachers in improving their leadership skills. A literature review found that the concept of motivation to lead has long been practiced abroad but is still new in Malaysia and shows that teachers who are motivated to lead can improve the quality of teaching and student achievement, as well as play an important role in school renewal and excellence. This study gives implications for school administrators to plan and implement a comprehensive leadership development program to empower teachers as educational leaders.