Students' perception of their ideal teacher: influence of students' academic motivation

Chen, Kai Shen * and Sivasaranya Sivabathalingam, * (2015) Students' perception of their ideal teacher: influence of students' academic motivation. In: Unlocking borders in education: proceedings of the 3rd Pre-University Programme, 6 September 2014, Bandar Sunway. Proceedings of the Sunway Academic Conference (2014). Sunway College Kuala Lumpur, Bandar Sunway, pp. 72-74. ISBN 978-967-13697-0-8

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Abstract

This study aims to examine whether students’ level of motivation to learn in a college influences how they perceive an ideal teacher. One hundred and twenty-two students participated in this study. Participants completed a questionnaire on their motivation and ideal teacher’s traits. Results support the view that students are generally extrinsically motivated. Students’ academic motivation corresponded to their perception of ideal teacher’s behaviour. This study recommends that teachers use different instructional strategies to motivate both intrinsic and extrinsic students.

Item Type: Book Section
Additional Information: Authors are with Sunway College Kuala Lumpur
Uncontrolled Keywords: ideal teacher; academic motivation; caring; professional
Subjects: L Education > LB Theory and practice of education
Divisions: Sunway College > AUSMAT
Depositing User: Ms. Molly Chuah
Date Deposited: 27 Mar 2016 08:13
Last Modified: 27 Mar 2016 08:13
URI: http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/id/eprint/299

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