REWARDS AS A MOTIVATIONAL DRIVE TO IMPROVING LEARNING PROCESSES

¹IDRIS ABDULHAMID and ²ABDULLAHI SIKIRU AKANDE

^{1 & 2}Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Adamu Augie College of Education Argungu, Kebbi State

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Abstract

Motivation is an influential factor in the teaching-learning processes. The success of learning depends on whether or not the learners are motivated. Motivation drives learners in reaching learning goals. It is important to recognise the fact that motivating learning is a central element of good teaching. This suggests that learners’ motivation is probably the most significant element of learning. In order to stimulate learning and to motivate good behavior, many teachers use rewards for students. This paper therefore focuses on rewards as a motivational drive toimproving learning processes. The paper explained the concept of motivation, reward and learning as a concept. The paper also examined the two major types of motivation (intrinsic and extrinsic), reward types, and the principles of reward. The paper furthers the importance of motivation in learning as well as the effects of reward. The paper concluded the teachers should understand that material rewards can be used only when necessary. It was also recommended that teachers need to be aware of the deteriorative effects of the reward systems, because students should not be rewarded when the task is sufficiently interesting in itself.

Key Words: Reward, Motivational drive, Learning Processes and Improving Learning

REWARDS AS A MOTIVATIONAL DRIVE TO IMPROVING LEARNING PROCESSES