Enhancing Student Engagement in BEEd Programs: The Role of Motivational Factors at St. Francis Xavier College

Abstract

The main purpose of this study was to determine the significant influence of motivational factors on student engagement among Bachelor of Elementary Education students in St. Francis Xavier College. A descriptive-correlational quantitative design was utilized to determine the extent to which intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors influence the behavioral, emotional, and cognitive aspects of student engagement. The respondents of the study were selected BEEd students who answered survey questionnaires adapted from established authors. Using the weighted mean, results revealed that both intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors were rated high at a weighted mean of 4.39. In addition, the Pearson-R Correlation indicated a significant relationship between motivational factors and student engagement (r = 0.49, p=0.000. Further, using Linear Regression Analysis, findings also revealed that motivational factors have a significant influence on student engagement with (r²-value of 0.233, p=0.000. These findings highlight the vital role of both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in shaping the overall engagement of BEEd students at SFXC, highlighting the importance of integrating effective motivational strategies to enhance learning outcomes.