Motivational Strategies and The Philosophy Towards Learners' Achievement of the Talumpok National High School Junior High Faculty

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Every learner must be prepared physically, socially, mentally, emotionally and morally to learn effectively. Thus, it is important for them to be motivated. Motivating students has always been a challenging task for teachers especially today facing 21st-century learners. Motivation bears a direct effect on the performance and learning inside the classroom. It is where students find the interest and full realization that learning is a challenging task.

METHODS

The descriptive method of research was used in this study. Purposive sampling was used in the study. It utilized 18 Junior High School Teachers regardless of year level handled, subject handled for the school year 2018-2019. To gather the information needed in the study, a researcher-made questionnaire and interviews were also conducted to complement data. Percentage for the analysis and interpretation of profile variables, weighted mean to determine the responses of the respondents in rating the effects of motivational strategies, ranking in determining the positional importance of the items in the questionnaire, Pearson r moment correlation to determine significant differences between the respondents' responses as to effects of motivational strategies when grouped according to their demographic characteristics.

RESULTS

1. The effects of motivational strategies employed by the TNHS Faculty was successful in every group activity and energetic for new learnings that are about to come. Constructivism as educational philosophy as seen to have been practiced by teachers should be continued as this was an effective philosophy. This was also anchored to the VMG of the K to 12program.

There are no significant differences to the effects of motivation when compared to the demographic profile such as age, gender, and year level handled.

DISCUSSIONS

1. It is highly recommended that the TNHS Faculty uses more motivational strategies to further enhance learners' motivation.

A larger group of respondents should participate to further enhance the studies.

School should conduct more training and seminar necessary for the improvement of utilizing motivational strategies in the classroom.

Similar studies should be conducted to evaluate the importance of building a strengthened motivation for students so that the effectivity of learnings may take place eventually.