Rewards and Motivation, Participation and Behavior of Grade 6 Pupils in Pinamukan Ibaba Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

While every teacher in every classroom throughout the country uses strategies to reward and motivate students, to acknowledge active participation in the class, and to encourage appropriate academic behavior by their students, these strategies take in many forms. Some are obvious and dramatic such as presentation of tokens, or recognition at an assembly, and others are more subtle and embedded in natural activities. As a result, understanding the role and function of rewards, motivation, participation, and behavior of students is now a central concern for any educator.

METHODS

The descriptive method of research was utilized in this study. Questionnaire was used to gather the necessary data. A total of 51 students participated in this study.

RESULTS

Rewards and motivation effects in classroom discussions were excellent and good which means that students usually provide useful ideas when participating in classroom discussion. The quality of class interaction and engagement is in the developing category which means that comments are sometimes constructive. Students are often inattentive and needs to be reminded to have focus in class. Occasionally makes disruptive comments while others are speaking, they do not listen to others; regularly talks while others speak or does not pay attention while others speak; detracts the discussion; sleeps, shouting, etc. The behavior of the students during class interaction is both excellent and good in the daily basis, awake in the discussion and engaged every day or nearly every day; shows no disruptive behavior with frequency. Generally, attitude of students in working activity is always respectful and positive. Often has a positive attitude about the tasks. Usually treats others and self with respect.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate that rewards and motivation should be necessary to boost the interest of the students in class because of their value and significant roles in classroom discussion and participation. Class interaction and participation must be practiced in every classroom discussion involving every student. Teacher should always examine behavior modification of the students that promoted positive, observable changes. Teachers should also keep abreast with innovations and new trends in education through participation in seminars, workshops, refresher courses, and lastly students’ engagement, participation/interaction, and performance are important in achieving quality education.