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EDUCATION
RESEARCH AREA
TOPICSTUDENT MOTIVATION TO STUDY AT HIGHER
EDUCATION: CASE OF BOTHO COLLEGE FRANCISTOWN
AUTHOR:
SHYNET CHIVASA
EDUCATION SYSTEM IN BOTSWANA
In the Republic of Botswana, education financing is mainly the responsibility of the state; from basic education to tertiary level.
At tertiary level, the point system is used as a basis for screening the deserving candidates across all the disciplines
EDUCATION SYSTEM IN BOTSWANA
At tertiary level, the government sponsors students in both public and private tertiary institutions.
Currently there two public universities, several private colleges/universities and many vocational/tertiary institutions
The system of education is encouraging
CHALLENGES FACED BY TERTIARY EDUCATION STUDENTS
In ability to comprehend concepts
Social pressure
Improper teaching methods
Ill equipped tutors
CHALLENGES FACED BY TERTIARY EDUCATION STUDENTS
Nature and quality of feedback from tutors
Systems failing to meet student expectations
Lack of interest in studying
Lack of social support
PROBLEM STATEMENT
Student motivation is a key element in learning.Motivation influences the study approach
and eventually the conceptualization and understanding of the subject. There is not much evidence on what
motivates students at tertiary level in Botswana.
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Number of students failing to complete their tertiary education is increasingSystems focus mainly on delivery and
assessment of studentsNot much attention is given to student
motivationReward system such as prize giving is used
BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY
Students are taught personal and time management skillsSome students have displayed lack of
interest in studiesSystems assume that student at tertiary
level are eager to learnStudents are not motivated
OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
To identify factors motivating the studentto study.To identify how the systems of higher
education can incoperate motivation as a fundamental factor in tertiary educationWhat can be done to improve student
motivation
DEFINITION OF MOTIVATION
Motivation is defined as a psychological state that causes an individual to act a way that ensures the achievement of some goals.
DEFINITION OF MOTIVATION
Motivation explains why people behave in a certain manner
Thus motivation is an internal behaviour which involves the individual’s mental state.
MOTIVATION
Achievement motivation- Driven by the need to obtain a high grade.
Both intrinsic and extrinsically motivated students can be both high and low achievers.
MOTIVATION AND STUDY APPROACH
Study approach is linked to specific motivation
Intrinsically motivated students - deep approach to studying
Extrinsically motivated students - the surface approach to study.
METHODOLOGY
Quantitative research was used.
Cross sectional data was analysed.
Data was collected from low levelstudents
Data collected using questionnaires
Dummies were used to capture emotions
FINDINGS
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Motivating factor rating
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1. Lively class discussion2. Lecturer’s enthusiasm3. Student’s past experience4. Nature and quality of feedback5. Lecturer’s attitude6. Assessment system7. Lecturer’s knowledge of the subject8. General learning environment9. Student’s life goals10.Student’s subject curiosity
RECOMMENDATIONS
Tutors to be equipped with relevant skills .
Feed-ward the student.
Do not attack the student but address the area of concern
Develop the teaching method that suits a particular cohort
RECOMMENDATIONS
Systems to be flexible to address varying need of learners There is need to make students to be
made aware of the demands of tertiary level Tutors need to understand the students’
life goals so as to provide guidance and motivate them
DO MORE!!!!
THANK YOU
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