Strengthening Empowerment, Self-Efficacy, and Motivation in Efforts to Increase Teacher Creativity

Abstract

This research aims to identify and analyze the strengthening of Empowerment, self-efficacy, and motivation to increase teacher creativity. The method used in this research is quantitative research using survey methods. Data analysis techniques in this study use path analysis techniques (path analysis). The population in this study was 414 teachers spread across 134 institutions in 40 districts of Bogor Regency. The results showed a significant relationship between Empowerment, self-efficacy, motivation, and creativity of kindergarten teachers in the Bogor Regency area. This research implies that to increase teachers' creativity in Kindergartens accredited B in Bogor Regency, it is necessary to strengthen Empowerment, self-efficacy, and motivation. Empowerment can be done through giving authority, building self-confidence, authority in decision-making, sharing knowledge, and increasing a sense of contribution. Self-efficacy can be increased by increasing self-confidence, motivation to complete tasks, commitment, high performance, and resilience in facing problems. Motivation can be increased through internal and external factors that affect the drive to work effectively.