Abstract:
A descriptive correlational study was designed to describe the motivating factors related to the retention of agriculture teachers in Swaziland. Motivating factors were administrative and work place-related. Respondents' demographic characteristics of gender, age, level of education, marital status and confirmation were eliminated as confounding characteristics. Nationality of the teacher showed a significant difference on how teachers perceived the domains "social" and "administrative" related factors. Nationality (Swazi or non-Swazi), level of education, age, and tenure were found to be the best predictors of motivation to stay in a teaching job.
Keywords:
motivation, retention, agriculture teachers, Swaziland