Enhancing Students' Motivation and Attitudes in Learning Englishamong the Grade 8 Students of Wenceslao Trinidad Memorial National High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The teaching and learning process requires more interactive learning and teaching approaches where learners participate more actively in the learning activities rather than mere recipients of learning.

In this regard, the researchers investigate in the learners' views on the use of cooperative learning strategy as a learning technique to enhance motivation and attitudes in learning English among the Grade 8 learners of Wenceslao Trinidad Memorial National High School.

METHODS

This study used a descriptive research design to determine the extent of utilization of cooperative learning strategies to enhance motivation in learning and applies questionnaire-checklist for the collection of the data needed. This research was delimited to a total of 95 respondents which consisted of 75 randomly selected Grade 8 male and female bona fide learners and 15 Grade 8 teachers of Wenceslao Trinidad Memorial National High Laurel, Batangas.

RESULTS

The result of the study shows that:

"¢                                                   The two groups of respondents viewed that cooperative learning strategies was utilized in teaching.

"¢                                                   The assessment of two groups of respondents showed that cooperative learning strategies increased learners’ motivation and attitudes in learning.

DISCUSSIONS

The two groups of respondents viewed that cooperative learning strategies was utilized in teaching as shown in the following results: 13.5 (90 %) teachers-response and 70.8 (94.4 %) students-response.

The assessment of two groups of respondents showed that cooperative learning strategies increased learners’ motivation and attitudes as reflected in the results of the study: 11 or 73% out 15 teachers-respondents and 66 or 88% out of 75 learners-respondents.

This study can help learners and teachers to improve the teaching-learning process by way of structuring lessons and cooperative learning activities which are more fun and enjoyable.