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Learning Motivation in Accounting 1 Course among Bachelor of Science in Office Administration (BSOA) Students: An Action Research for the Business Administration Department

MAE B. FERRARO

 

Abstract:

The research answers the concern for the trend of low performances of BSOA students in Accounting1 course. The researcher aimed to determine the learning motivation factors for students to improve their performance in the course and evaluate the teaching style if teacher factor yields the highest influence in the students’ learning motivation. The descriptive-survey method was used in the study and class observations, and interviews were made to come up with results. Factors for learning motivation included school facilities, study habits, and teacher performance. School facilities and study habits resulted in a very high effect on learning motivation. Teacher factor likewise yielded high effect. The study investigated concepts on learning motivation and selected the whole student group of BSOA2 enrolled in Accounting1 course as respondents. As action research, the study concluded that teachers are good motivators for students, but the improvement of school facilities for learning should also be given importance. With many distractions for learning, there is a need for students to develop good study habits.