Motivation of Students toward Learning Science at Secondary School Level in Pakistan

Abstract

Motivation and learning are interrelated. Motivation plays a very important role in learning. The present study was conducted to investigate the motivation of secondary-level students toward learning science. The factors i.e. self-efficacy, active learning strategies, science learning values, performance goal, achievement goal and learning environment stimulation were included to study the motivation of students for learning science. The sample for the present study consisted of 100 SSC students (50 males and 50 females). These students were selected randomly from both public and private schools of the district Haripur province Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). The data was collected through a questionnaire from the respondents. The data was collected and analyzed in light of the objective of the study. To analyze the data frequencies, percentage and t test were used. The majority of the students have a good level of motivation for learning science on different selected components except for the performance goal for learning science.  But motivation towards learning Science of female students is greater than male students. So it is recommended that efforts should be made to ensure that both male and female students have equal access to resources, opportunities, and support. Gender-sensitive teaching practices can be employed to address potential biases and create an inclusive learning environment where all students can thrive in science education.