The Effect of the Teacher's Teaching Style on Pupils' Motivation in Grade Two Pupils of Jose Zabarte Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Teachers are the main authority figure in this model. The teacher must recognize individual differences among his/her students and adjust instructions that best suit to the learners. It is very necessary that we need to understand the need to be motivated in doing our work well, to have motivated learners in the classroom. When students are motivated, then learning will easily take place. However, motivating students to learn requires different teaching styles or strategies to get their interests easily. As has been said, what happens in the classroom depends on the teacher's ability to maintain students' interests. Thus, teachers play a vital role in effecting classroom changes.

METHODS

The study utilized the descriptive method which made use of questionnaire in obtaining necessary data. The researcher also used questionnaires, observations, interviews, students' class work and other pupil outputs for this study. Pupil interviews were done informally before, during, and after classes. Several categories affecting motivation were being presented in the questionnaire.

RESULTS

The data that were collected from this research helped the teachers to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses to improve instruction. The results of this study could benefit both teachers and pupils. The result indicated that the committed and passionate teacher, must be a role model for pupils interest and develop meaningful and respectful relationships with the pupils. Their approaches/strategies defending on their pupils' learning needs to develop pupil’s motivation in learning.

DISCUSSIONS

The results used new teaching patterns and methods, consider students'interests and individual differences to motivate the learners with the teacher, parent, and peer support, Positive relationships of teachers offers many opportunities for successful educational adjustment. A well-motivated pupil develops spending more time studying, avoiding problem behavior, higher school satisfaction, engagement, self-efficacy, and better grades which produce a better and effective citizen of tomorrow.