FACTORS AFFECTING STUDENTS’ LOW MOTIVATION AT A TEACHER TRAINING AND EDUCATION INSTITUTION: A CASE STUDY

Abstract

The motivation of students determines the success of an institution in producing prospective competent teachers in their profession. However, the students’ performance for the subject Budgeting was low. Informal observation also indicated that students were not enthusiastic in the learning activities. The study aimed at researching factors that caused students’ low motivation in lecture participation. A total number of respondents involved were 32. Data of the research were collected through a questionnaire, interviews, observation, and document review. Findings revealed that the factors that caused students’ low motivation were (1) lecturers’ inability in the teaching and learning process especially in giving assignments either individually or in groups; (2) lack of available learning resources; (3) students’ difficulties in understanding the assignments given especially Forecasting Budget. It is suggested that during the teaching process, lecturers should consider the level of difficulties students have either individually or in groups when they give out materials/assignments, and provide them with learning resources available. The most important thing is that lecturers can create situations or conditions that can increase students’ motivation.