Impact of Instructor’s Behavior on Learner’s Motivation at Elementary School Level

Abstract

This research paper looks into the impact of a teacher in influencing the level of student motivation in elementary school in Pakistan. The quantitative descriptive survey research design was used. Population were from all elementary schools of Tehsil RYK. As a research sample 320 research participants were chosen with a purposive sampling exercise in order to represent the different localities (urban, semi-urban, and rural), 20 head teachers, 100 elementary school teachers (ESTs), and 200 students were involved. A 30-item questionnaire that used Likert scale data collection was used to collect data, which was divided into thematic categories organized around such behavioral dimensions as respect, support, feedback, fairness, and classroom engagement. The descriptive statistical analysis was done, frequencies, percentage, mean scores, and standard deviations were calculated. Results indicated that more than 88 percent of the respondents (head teachers, ESTs, and students) either agreed or strongly agreed that positive teacher behavior, including the demonstration of empathy, giving constructive comments, and establishing classroom discipline have a dramatic effect of raising the level of student motivation. On the basis of these results researchers presentenced some suggestions.