A Study on the Motivational Strategies of Elementary Teachers of San Juan West District, Division of Batangas for Pupils' Achievements

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Pupils' achievement and persistence are linked strongly to pupils' motivation in classrooms. The manifestation of motivation is visible in the choices pupils make concerning activities, their behavior, the energy they put into activities, and the decision to persist in the face of difficulty. Pupils will not engage in any activity unless they have reasonable expectations of success. Therefore, this study is focused on the extent of motivational strategies of elementary teachers in selected public schools for pupils' achievement.

METHODS

A descriptive survey research was used in this study. It utilized a questionnaire as the tool for the gathering of pertinent data. The study is a descriptive one because it described the effect of motivation of teachers to pupils' achievement. Perceptions of the teachers were described using the statements in the questionnaire -checklist. Documentary analysis was also applied since the average grades of the pupils were obtained as basis of their academic achievement.

RESULTS

The respondents who participated in this study are mostly 20 -24 years old, majority are female and are Teacher I. Though they arein the service for either 6 -10 years or 21 years and above, only few have undergone graduate studies. Teachers often use motivational strategies in teaching elementary pupils. There is no significant difference on the perception of the respondents on the extent of motivational strategies to pupils' achievement with respect to extrinsic reinforcement in terms of their sex and seminars/training attended. Pupils from selected public elementary schools of San Juan West District are academically average. There is no significant relationship between the perception of the respondents on the extent of motivational strategies with respect to extrinsic reinforcement and intrinsic value and the level of the pupils' achievement. The problems encountered are mostly focused on classroom management and winning the interest of students to learning and education.

DISCUSSIONS

The findings showed that different motivational strategies may be given consideration by the school heads and teachers to further improve pupils' level of academic achievement. Teachers should continuously utilize motivational strategies in teaching to enhance pupils' performance.