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The primary objective of this study is to compare the professional motivation levels of teachers employed in non-school educational institutions and their counterparts working in traditional schools. The study's sample consists of 271 guidance counselors and special education teachers employed in guidance and research centers (GRCs) and middle schools. After implementing the Teacher Professional Motivation Scale with teachers to determine their motivation levels, we conducted t-test, ANOVA, and MANOVA to determine whether there was a significant difference between the variables. The direction and strength of the relationships were determined by logistic regression analysis. According to results, it was found that teachers working outside of schools were markedly less motivated than their counterparts employed in traditional schools. Logistic regression results show that, teachers employed in schools demonstrated higher professional motivation and the likelihood of the studentless teachers’ demonstrating lower professional motivation is 1.6 times higher. As a result, we recommend that regulations, such as a rotating schedule, be devised preventing teachers working outside of schools from being away from the school environment and students for extended periods of time.

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