AMOTIVATION OF GRADE 11 STUDENTS IN STUDYING ORAL COMMUNICATION: A GUIDE TO CURRICULUM DEVELOPERS AND TEACHERS

Abstract— Purpose: Aims to determine students’ motivation in studying/learning Oral Communication and students’ own learning styles in studying/ learning Oral Communication. Design/ Methodology/ Approach: The study is qualitativedescriptive in nature. The respondents were all senior high school students in grade 11 of EIM (Electronic Installation Management), CBF (Culinary, Baking and Food Beverages), ABM (Accountacy and Business Management) and CSS (Computer System Servicing) of Congressional Integrated High School. A purposive sampling and survey conducted to collect data. Findings: It was found out that students’ amotivation in studying the subject and learning the English language is because of the two important factors of speaking: grammatical error and vocabulary; which eventually have them lack of confidence to speak. On the other hand, it was also found out that interesting activities using technology made them more interested to study which they also use when they study in their own at home or even at the school. Research Limitation: The generalization of the research is considering the respondents. Results are applicable for Grade 11 students of Congressional Integrated High School only. Originality/ Value: The study will help the teachers, syllabus and curriculum designers to focus on approaches and strategies that would motivate students more in studying the subject and learning the English language. New strategies and techniques were highly recommended and suggested. Types of Approach: Descriptive-Qualitative/ Action Research