The Motivating Qualities of Public Secondary School Teachers in Relation to the Academic Performance of Junior High School Learners in the San Nicolas District

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Teachers need to possess motivating qualities that would enhance learners’ performance. Motivating students is one of the aspects of becoming a teacher . Despite all constraints, a teacher can rise to the expectations bestowed on him. In this study improving the motivation and status of teachers improve teaching. While motivating students can be a difficult task, the rewards are more than worth it.

METHODS

The descriptive method of research was employed by the researcher utilizing the questionnaire in gathering data. The respondents involved in this study were 48 teachers and 80 selected learners from Grade 7 to Grade 10 (10 learners each grade level with good class standing) in Maabud National High School and San Nicolas National High School. The frequency, percentage, weighted mean, t-test, and correlation were the statistical tools applied in treating data.

RESULTS

Based on the highlights of the findings the following were drawn . All the motivating qualities were very satisfactorily demonstrated by teachers in teaching. Empathy was the most pressing motivating quality exhibited by teachers in teaching. There was no significant difference between the assessments of the two groups of respondents on the motivating qualities demonstrated by teachers. Learners' academic performance was very satisfactory. As indicated by the improved critical reasoning and increased comprehension of learners. The teachers and learners differed in their assessment of the academic performance of learners.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate that since all motivating qualities were very satisfactorily demonstrated teachers should still be encouraged to maintain and sustain such qualities for the welfare of learners. In as much as teachers and learners had similar assessments on the extent of demonstrating the motivating qualities of teachers, the school heads need to conduct frequent classroom observation for verification. Learners' academic performance should be strengthened by utilizing enhanced motivational techniques in teaching. Learners' academic performance should be strengthened through the assistance of the school heads. A follow-up study should be conducted with the inclusion of school heads observation and teachers teaching performance as additional variables.