Enhancement of Academic Performance of Technical-Vocational and Livelihood Students through Motivational Strategies in Senior High School in Tuy

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Motivation is defined as a force for someone to be able to do something. It is claimed to make one able to influence someone to behave in a particular way. The Grades 11 and 12 Senior High School students enrolled in the Technical-Vocational and Livelihood (TVL) track seem to exhibit low interest in performing academically and settling only for mere passing standards of academic performance. This study aims to enhance the performance of TVL learners through the use of different motivational strategies such as using positive competition, reward system, and self-reflection, among others.

METHODS

The study utilized the Descriptive Method of Research. The proponents of the research have designed survey questionnaires along with a set of semi-structured questions as main data gathering instruments. The researchers collected data from 408 or the whole population of the TVL students of the Senior High School in Tuy who are composed of EIM, ICT, HE, and Automotive Strands. The frequency, percentage, and weighted mean were the statistical treatments used for the quantitative analysis of the data gathered.

RESULTS

The study revealed that most of the students who participated in the survey perceived that motivational strategies were effective in enhancing their academic performance along with the improvement in numbers of learners who frequently do not attend classes. This shows that learners could actively participate in class and express their thoughts and feelings as well as work with a group whenever their morale are boosted and when they receive different motivating factors. However, there are still few students who are not persuaded easily due to their life circumstances and chooses to stay lenient in their academic tasks.

DISCUSSIONS

The students demonstrate the acceptance and utilization of different learnings through life lessons and motivation. Reward system, recognition, giving them a sense of control, and self-reflection are some of the most applicable and effective ways to promote academic performance. On the other hand, motivation alone is not sufficient if consistency is not maintained. Imposition of school rules must also be enforced.