The Impact of the Teacher's Teaching Style on Pupils' Motivation in Grade VI Science Class of Paaralang Elementarya Ng Pal-Sico

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The teachers, being the center figure in education, must be competent and knowledgeable in order to impart the knowledge they could give to their pupils. Good teaching is a very personal manner. Effective teaching is concerned with the pupil as a person and with his general development. The teacher must recognize individual differences among his/her pupil and adjust instructions that best suit to the learners. It is always a fact that as educators, we play varied and vital roles in the classroom. Teachers are considered the light in the classroom. We are entrusted with so many responsibilities that range from the very simple to most complex and very challenging jobs.

METHODS

The research conducted the study at PAL-SICO Elementary School. Grade VI Pupils were the subject of the study who were selected randomly. The student respondents were the researchers' own students. Forty-three (43) students were used as samples.The descriptive-survey method was used in this study to discover some aspects of teacher's teaching style. The researchers used questionnaires, observations, interviews, students' class work and other student outputs for this study.

RESULTS

Out of the 43 pupil respondents, 44.8% were males and 55.82% were females. Grades in Science showed that 6.98% of the respondents had grades between 96-100 in Science, 0% between 91-95, while 2.33% scored between 86-90, and 39.53% between 81 and 85.

DISCUSSIONS

For pupil motivation-participation, it showed that 4.88% were always prepared in Science class and did their assignments and 3.07% in class got bored in Science class. For pupil motivation-homework, it could be noted that 4.88% made their assignments while 3.14% did not work on their assignments. “Pupils do not make their assignments becauseit is difficult to do” got 4.09%. With regards to grades, 4.88% of pupil respondents said the words and terms difficult to understand and the grading system was not fair.