Level of Motivation ofGrade-6 Pupils in English Language Learning Perceived by Teachers

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

In the educational field, motivation is a very important requirement for a smooth and effective teaching-learning process. It is the most frequently used term for explaining success or failure in the educative process. The researcher believes that teachers need to create an effective classroom environment, should let students focus on the process, and should build accountability among students.

METHODS

A descriptive method (both qualitative and quantitative approaches) was utilized. The 25 respondents were randomly selected from different elementary schools in the Municipality of Maddela. The questionnaire which consisted of two parts; the personal information and other information needed to answer specific problems, was used to gather information from respondents.

RESULTS

The study showed that 20 or 100 percent has attended the school level seminar and training. On the respondents' responses according to the level of motivation of pupils as to instrumental motivation, data revealed that all the given items were agreed by them as motivational in terms of instrumental motivation with an average mean of 4.07. As to integrative motivation, the findings showed that all the given items were given a description of agree and have an average mean of 4.04. Relative to the problem encountered by teachers, the findings revealed that data displayed an average mean of 4.32 and was given a qualitative descriptive of agree. As to the different interventions used by respondents, data revealed the average of 4.58 and was given a qualitative descriptive of extremely often.

DISCUSSIONS

The results of the findings seemed to have helped teachers determine the level of motivation of Grade 6 pupils in language learning. The general implication of this study is for teachers to be cognizant of the different variables that may affect and can be contributory to students learning and to assess them to make them productive since this is the focal point of the educative process. Teachers should be given the opportunity to attend higher levels of In-Service Training to foster their high morale and effectiveness and efficiencies in teaching the subject. Teachers and administrators must design learning climates and curriculum to enhance pupils' interest, sense of competence, use of effective self-regulatory practices and improve their language learning.