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

Score

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

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