Teaching Behavior And Student Motivation: Bases For Curricular Enhancement In Physical Education

Abstract

This research study examined the relationship between the teaching behavior of Physical Education instructors and student motivation in the Jose Rizal Memorial State University System context. Employing a descriptive-correlational method, the Study utilized validated research-made questionnaires on Teaching Behavior, Student Motivation, and Teacher-Respondents Instructional Support. 28 faculty members and 286 students were purposively selected as respondents. Mean, t-test and Pearson correlation were used as statistical tools for data analysis. The study results indicated that teachers demonstrated highly satisfactory performance in teaching behavior, both in dominative and integrative aspects, as perceived by both teachers and student respondents. However, a significant difference was observed between the perceptions of teachers and students regarding dominative and integrative behaviors.The findings revealed high motivation among students in Competence, appearance, fitness, and social relations. The Study revealed a significant relationship between integrative teaching behavior and student motivation, specifically in Competence. This suggests that the teachers' Competence plays a crucial role in exhibiting integrative behavior, as they need knowledge and skills in implementing interactive and integrative learning activities that sustain student motivation in Physical Education classes. This Study emphasizes the importance of teachers' behavior in the teaching-learning process. Teacher competence emerged as a critical factor in promoting integrative behavior, as it enables teachers to effectively utilize interactive and integrative instructional strategies that enhance student motivation in Physical Education. The findings contribute to understanding the dynamics between teaching behavior and student motivation, emphasizing the significance of teacher-student interactions in fostering a positive learning environment.