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UP PRESCHOOL EDUCATION
A Thesis
In Partial Fulfillment
By:
Pangan, Chalna
Semaña, Giraldyne
Ucab, Sherry
March 8, 2010
APPROVAL SHEET
This thesis entitled: Student’s motivation upon taking up
Preschool Education is prepared and submitted by
______________________________________ in partial fulfillment of the
requirements for the subject Educ 50.1: Educational Research, has
been examined and is recommended for Oral Examination.
Ms.
Michelle Suazo
Adviser
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PANEL OF EXAMINERS
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Chair
Member Member
Member Member
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Dean, School of Education
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(Date of Defense)
Chapter 1
The Problem:
Introduction
up with this study to figure out what specific motivation that the
Motivation has much to do with desire and ambition, and if they are
absent, motivation is absent too. Often, a person has the desire and
ambition to get something done or achieve a certain goal, but lacks the
push, the initiative and the willingness to take action. This shows a lack
this case motivation pushes one forward, toward taking action and
and bigger results. Compare a student who lacks motivation and who
many hours to his studies. They will get absolutely different grades”.
full of life, and willing to do whatever it takes to achieve what one sets
sees the positive end result in his/her mind. Motivation is the powerful
area.
perceived ability.
certain conditions some will not put forth an effort in failure is a likely
since achievement is not likely. How many times have you not tried a
sport or learned how to dance because you know that you will not
succeed? This is commonplace. You feel like you can’t try this because
you don’t think you have the capability to succeed. You are so
threatened by failure that you don’t try the new experiences and stay
stuck in the proverbial rut. Self-worth theory asserts that you can
be intrigued why some people are motivated to achieve and others are
set those goals for yourself, it will be hard to stay focused at times.
Using self motivation techniques is a great way to ensure that you stay
positive and have the mental attitude needed to achieve your goals.
One of the best things that you can do is to map out a plan detailing
your goal and the steps that you will take to achieve your dreams. It is
also a good idea to regularly reassess your plan and make sure that
you still feel that your original strategy is the best one. There is
nothing wrong with changing your plan if you feel that changes will
improve it, the plan is not carved in stone and should always be
this can mean your initial steps will no longer lead you to where you
want to arrive; you can change your written plan to take any surprise
or she must possess a desire to learn and be willing to aim this desire
future preschool educator, there is a need for us to know what are the
possibilities that the students will pursue on what he/she is aiming for.
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
trigger students upon taking up the said course. First choice course is
one of the independent variables that may help the study become
strong. For when students pick out the course they might like, we can
refer it if they really wanted to take the course or they may think that
This might generate that men and women must therefore fit their
courses such as teaching is just for women and not for men, especially
preschool education.
enable the students to learn and to get interested with. For the things
education.
Hypotheses
Preschool education students can easily go through stages of
self-motivation and pursuing its goals and those and those who are not
affect the grades of PSed students. For the administrations and faculty
ones goals. Students will be aware that proper motivation is the key to
they have.
rewards, and a positive environment are just a few ways a teacher can
good job.
love getting a piece of candy from the teacher's candy jar, or even a
motivation can be achieved simply when the teacher puts a gold star
teacher can let a student know that they are doing well and can also
they motivate their children to learn and love school because student’s
functions of life, such as walking. When the toddler is just about to take
his or her first step, the parent is providing support so that the child
does not fall. Every time positive recognition is received, the child is
parent can also view educational television shows with the child. A
simple toy can help a child learn ABC's and 1, 2, 3's. This helps build
blocks, and television shows like Sesame Street are all great
questions about such games, books, and shows. Once a child is old
nothing wrong with asking the teacher for help. After a child becomes
articles, they have been reminiscing the times they strive in school to
achieve their goals to become a writer. For they are ones a student like
us, they gain ideas through each and everyone’s experiences in their
school years.
gets recognized for a job well done, his or her self-esteem will be
raised. A student's self-esteem can also rise by participating in
the student. However, there are many factors and people who can help
the student remain motivated. With the will to learn and the
(Mackinsly, 2007).
they were informing on the objectives of the study. Each item of the
Definition of Terms
CHAPTER 2
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
Experiences.
topic we are aware of, motivation has two kinds. The extrinsic and
with the people surrounding them; they also begin to mature easily
without noticing it. Mostly, these young adults tend to have peer
to arise when they grow a little older to fit in the society or school
college, they tend to figure out what would be the best course that fits
them. So considering their fresh minds, they would think about their
other course that they might not like, but due to the influences of other
people, they chose it. Choosing its first be intrinsic or extrinsic
because women and men think differently. Every person has its unique
learning styles which they feel comfortable upon adapting its concepts
and content. These might affect its behavior upon choosing its course
if they are willing to take it up, they might get good performances at
school and if not, some circumstances they might have to improve it.
came from different places and provinces may have the difficulty to be
motivated because after reading some articles, these students are far
from their homes and parents, and the adjusting of the environment
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
issue, this triggers our curiosity on what are the motivations of each
students have high grades because they have good motivations and
due to lack of motivations and has taken for granted their major
subjects.
Motivation:
Behavior:
There are two kinds of behavior and these are the positive behavior
classes but when we say the negative behavior it is when the students
Experiences:
before they enter college they think about what field to choose.
have their experiences to teach kids when they were in high school
and they think that their skills in teaching are very match when they
take education. When they were in high school other students have
the parents encourage them to take the teaching profession but also
the teachers can assess their students. When their students are good
profession.
Method
Statistical Instruments/Procedure
behavior, experiences.
This questionnaire will test you as a person whether your
motivations will help you in taking up Preschool education as your
major course. Please be honest with your answer. The questionnaire
has 15 items.
1=strongly agree to 5= strongly agree. If you wish to change your
answer, just put an X over the previous answer and encircle the
number indicating your new answer.
Please supply all the needed information being asked below.
Your identity and your answers will be kept strictly confidential. The
information gathered in this study will be for research purposes only
and will not be on hand for any other reasons.
Others(Specify)_________________________
Read each statement carefully and indicate how your motivations help
you in the field you are in which is preschool education. Please indicate
your personal opinion using a 5-point scale from 1=strongly Disagree
to 5= Strongly Agree.
A. Books
C. Internet Sources
D. Electronic Journals
Carr, Kathryn S. How Can We Teach Critical Thinking? Retrieved
January 13, 2005, ERIC, from http://library.xu.edu.ph/index.html.
1990.
APPENDICES
A Letter of Approval
B Informed Consent
C The Questionnaire
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DATA
(October 2008-present)
WORK EXPERIENCE
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CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DATA
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
SEMINARS ATTENDED
CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DATA
Lourdes College
June 2002
Preschool Education
(1997 -2001)
(1992 -1997)
WORK EXPERIENCE
September 2007-October 2008 SHAKEYS PIZZA Restaurant
Lapasan Road,