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Motivational Theories and Their Application in Educational Leadership

by David Thomas 1,*
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JOPEM  2021 3(2):24; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.jopem.20211113
Received: 10 September 2021 / Accepted: 20 October 2021 / Published Online: 13 November 2021
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This paper explores the significance of motivational theories in shaping effective educational leadership. It delves into various motivational theories, such as Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory, and self-determination theory, and examines how these theories can be applied in educational settings. The study highlights the role of leaders in fostering a positive, supportive, and motivating environment that promotes student engagement and academic success. Through case studies and literature reviews, the paper demonstrates the practical application of motivational theories in curriculum development, classroom management, and professional development. It further discusses the challenges faced by educational leaders in implementing motivational strategies and suggests ways to overcome these obstacles. The analysis reveals that a well-understood and effectively applied motivational framework can significantly enhance the leadership skills of educators, ultimately leading to improved student outcomes.

Keywords: Motivational Theories; Educational Leadership; Student Engagement; Leadership Skills; Academic Success.;
Copyright: © 2021 by Thomas. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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Thomas, D. (2021). Motivational Theories and Their Application in Educational Leadership. Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management, 3(2), 24. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20211113
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Thomas, D. Motivational Theories and Their Application in Educational Leadership. Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management, 2021, 3, 24. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20211113
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Thomas D. Motivational Theories and Their Application in Educational Leadership. Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management; 2021, 3(2):24. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20211113
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Thomas, David 2021. "Motivational Theories and Their Application in Educational Leadership" Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management 3, no.2:24. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20211113

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Thomas, D. Motivational Theories and Their Application in Educational Leadership. Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management, 2021, 3, 24. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20211113
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Thomas D. Motivational Theories and Their Application in Educational Leadership. Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management; 2021, 3(2):24. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20211113
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Thomas, David 2021. "Motivational Theories and Their Application in Educational Leadership" Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management 3, no.2:24. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20211113
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Thomas, D. (2021). Motivational Theories and Their Application in Educational Leadership. Journal of Organizational Psychology and Educational Management, 3(2), 24. doi:10.69610/j.jopem.20211113

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