Correlation between Self-Efficacy and Learning Motivation of Grade 12GAS Students

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Many researchers have known the importance of having self-efficacy and motivation in everyday living. These two dictate and define the ability of the students to perform well inside the classroom. Their ability to do things by themselves and their eagerness to learn more are the driving forces for their success. In lieu with this, the study attempted to investigate the correlation between self-efficacy and learning motivation of Grade 12 Gas students.

METHODS

The study was conducted in Munting Ilog National High School. The study employed descriptive-correlation design in determining the relationship of self-efficacy and learning motivation of the learners. The respondents came from all Grade 12 Gas sections utilizing the total population sampling technique. The data were collected through survey method using adapted self -efficacy and motivation questionnaires, which are both five-point scale. The answers were tallied to determine the mean of self-efficacy and learning motivation of the students. Pearson r was used to correlate and determine the correlation between the two variables.

RESULTS

The study revealed that there is a significant moderate correlation between self-efficacy and learning motivation of Grade 12 Gas students. Almost all General Academic Strand students have higher level of self-efficacy tend to be more successful in their academics. And a high level of self-efficacy sustains motivation, which leads to an increased need to learn. Their self-efficacy falls under excellent (4.49-5.00) while learning motivation falls under very satisfactory (3.50-4.49).

DISCUSSIONS

As revealed by the result, the students need to have higher self-efficacy level for their continuous success in learning. And having a higher motivation level can increase the need to learn to have better academic performance. The higher level of self-efficacy may produce greater level of motivation in learning.