"MOTIVATIONAL TECHNIQUES USED BY THE TEACHERS AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS"

Abstract

This paper is designed to examine the motivational approaches used by the teachers and related impact on student’s achievement. Motivation is an act of an individual which persuades him or her for a certain task. The interest of students is an important aspect of academic achievement and learning. Psychologists believe that it is difficult that learning can take place without ample motivation for learning. The existing research was of a character nature, so the survey method was used to accomplish the research goal. A questionnaire was designed as a tool for data collection. Questions on both aspects of the study; motivational techniques used by a teacher, and their impact on learning achievement, were included in the tool. After data collection, a profound analysis of data was done. The study concluded that the students were in favor that teachers used motivation strategies in a variety of ways. The consideration of disciplinary issues, regularity, praise, and use of effective teaching methodology were the characteristics of the teachers who work as potential motivators. These motivation strategies show a substantial impact on students’ performance. Also, the effectiveness of motivational techniques varied according to students’ proficiency level. It was further concluded that motivation increases classroom liking and gives the energy to achieve the goal. It was recommended that formative evaluation should be carried out and it has a positive impact on the learning of students and extrinsic motivation. The immediate feedback on the exam results may be helpful in the student’s motivation.