Effect of learner motivation on learning outcomes in social studies among primary seven pupils in Masaba sub county in Sironko district.

Abstract

This study was aimed to ascertain effect of learner motivation on learning outcomes in social studies among primary seven pupils in Masaba Sub county in Sironko district. Three research questions were raised to guide the study that is to say; What are the effects of learner motivation on learning outcomes in social studies among primary seven pupils in Masaba Sub county, Sironko District?, Is there relationship between learner motivation and learning outcomes in social studies in primary seven pupils in Masaba Sub county, Sironko District? and lastly ,What Methods/ways can be adopted to enhance learner motivation among learners in social studies of primary seven pupils in Masaba Sub county, Sironko District? . Descriptive survey research design was used for the study. The target population was 3150 respondents. Covering 10 primary Schools across Masaba sub county in soronko district. 1,086 respondents were sampled from selected Schools, and a 30-item research instrument, based on 4-point Likert scale, tagged learner Motivation for learner outcomes developed by the researcher was used for data collection. A regression analysis was performed to examine the effect of Learner Motivation(x) on variable Learner Outcome (Decision) (y) to predict the value "Agree". Logistic regression analysis which yielded a coefficient of 100.39. which was positive. This means that an increase in learner motivation is associated with an increase in the probability that the dependent variable is "agree". It was concluded that intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in a proper blend has the potency to improve learners ‘outcome in social studies. The study finally recommends among others that, pupils should be conscientised as well as be empowered to realize that they play the most important role in motivating themselves first, before anyone else; and also social studies alongside other teaching subject areas be made interesting so as to arouse and sustain pupils ‘interests and enhance learners ‘achievement.