TEACHING MOTIVATION IN VIETNAMS PUBLIC SCHOOLS: LESSONS FROM TIEN DUOC SECONDARY SCHOOL, SOC SON, HANOI

Teacher motivation is a cornerstone of educational quality and institutional success. In Vietnams public education system, educators face a range of structural, economic, and cultural challenges that impact their professional engagement. This study investigates the current state of teacher motivation at Tien Duoc Secondary School in Hanoi, employing a mixed-methods approach that integrates survey data and qualitative interviews. The findings reveal both intrinsic and extrinsic factors influencing motivation, including salary, leadership, professional development, and working conditions. Drawing on established motivational theories and contextual realities, the paper proposes a multidimensional strategy to foster long-term engagement and instructional effectiveness. The study concludes with policy recommendations forboth institutional and governmental stakeholders, aiming to enhance teacher motivation and improve educational outcomes.This research was conducted in 2018 and reflected the fact of the teachers situation in Vietnam.