Intrinsic and Extrinsic: Motivating Students as Basis for Action Plan of Teachers in Filipino

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Various researchers have tried to ascertain the most effective motivational strategies that could be used to strengthen the performance level of students in all subject areas. The continuous decline of the performance level of learners, especially in the Filipino subject, has been a great challenge. In response to this, the researcher conducted a related study that could give a possible solution to this dilemma. This study aimed to identify the most effective motivation that will be used by teachers, this could also be a basis in conducting an Action Plan that could enhance their teaching skills.

METHODS

The study utilized the descriptive-quantitative method to exhibit the motivational strategies that can be employed by teachers in teaching the Filipino subject and its relation to the academic performance of students. The respondents of the study are the 3 teachers of Filipino and 175 select students from Senior High School of TCIHS for the SY 2018-2019.

RESULTS

From the collected data, the study revealed that teachers are more engaged in using "intrinsic motivation", it is based on the perception of both teachers and students. Meanwhile, "extrinsic motivation”, based on the perception of teachers, is frequently done and on the perception of students, always done. With regard to the difference between the assessments of teachers and students on the motivational strategies of teachers in Filipino, there is no difference in the perceptions of the respondents in the intrinsic motivation in teaching the subject. The study also revealed that the use of intrinsic motivation in teaching Filipino has a moderate negative correlation in the performance of students whereas the use of extrinsic motivation in teaching the subject has a low positive correlation in the performance of students.

DISCUSSIONS

The findings of the study showed that the utilization of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation must be intensified to improve the academic performance of students in Filipino subject. The proper application of the Action Plan made by the researcher is beneficial for teachers to enhance their skills in teaching the subject.