30 ___________________________________________________ International Journal of Educational Best Practices (IJEBP) ISSN:2581-0847 Vol 6 No 1 April 2022 DOI: 10.32851/ijebp.v6n1.p30-41 THE INFLUENCE OF WORK CULTURE TOWARD SELF- CONTROL (LOCUS OF CONTROL) OF CERTIFIED PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS Sumardi 1 , Isjoni 2 , M. Yogi Riyantama Isjoni 3 1,2,3 Faculty of teachers training and education, Universitas Riau Corresponding author: sumardi@lecturer.unri.ac.id Article info Abstract Submitted: 11 June 2021 Received: 1 March 2022 Published: 29 April 2022 __________________________ Keywords: work culture; self- control (Locus of Control); certified teachers The objective of the study was to analyse how positive and significant the influence of work culture toward self-control (locus of control) of certified teachers at primary schools. The population of this research were 155 certified teachers at primary school in Kuantan Tengah District. Seventy-five certified teachers were randomly selected as samples. The research was undertaken using a correlational research survey design. Data were collected using questionnaires statistically analysed to see if there were any effects on the work culture and teachers’ self-control. This study indicated a significant and positive effect of work culture on primary teachers’ self-control (locus of control). The finding implies that the increase in self-control (locus of control) is possible to achieve by strengthening the work culture. INTRODUCTION There are many factors that influence the quality of education and one of them is the educator itself. The implementation of a certified teacher program by the government is a way to support education in order to increase the quality of education. The results of the certification program were producing a large number of teachers across the country and declared the professional teachers. On the other hand, the certified teacher has an enormous responsibility either as a teacher or educator. They have been encouraged to expand their knowledge, skill and attitude to become high-quality educators. The key aspect for professional teachers is the locus of control as a person or as a part of an organization to achieve their goals. Gibson., et al (1985) stated that one of the important factors to achieve the organization’s effectiveness is the attitude and locus of control