Practices And Challenges Of Motivating Students Towards Effective Learning In Some Selected Primary Schools Of Ambo Woreda

Abstract

The study was conducted by taking in some selected primary schools on Woreda found of Oromia Regional state, West Shoa Zone of Ambo Woreda focusing on the major practices and challenges in motivating students towards effective learning. The purpose of this research is to assess the practices and challenges of motivating students towards effective learning in some selected primary schools of Ambo Woreda. To this end, the study employed descriptive survey method, which involves both quantitative and qualitative methods. Accordingly, Gosu Kora, Kiba and Boji Chitu primary schools were selected through simple random sampling. Similarly, 30 teachers from these three schools were selected through simple random sampling techniques in order to give those equal chances. By using data collection tools both primary and secondary data were obtained. For the interview, the questionnaire and classroom observation .But department heads were taken purposive. In addition, data were collected from77 students through simple random sampling for questionnaire. Thus, descriptive statistics using frequencies and percentages were employed in analyzing. The results of the study show that teachers were not capable enough to motivate students in classes. The finding of this shows that, the practices of motivating students towards effective learning were not given sufficient attention at these selected primary schools. Not only this but also, some teachers didn’t motivate students towards effective learning. Based on the above finding the researcher recommended that, educational stakeholder should motivate students on their learning .It should be given high concern by all teachers as well as the students them themselves. Further investigation should be done by any interested body on the issue to come up with unified and well established ideas for any improvement of the teaching and learning process.