This research was undertaken to investigate the role of motivation in
influencing secondary school pupils to learn effectively. The researcher
determined that without teacher motivation, pupils cannot learn to their full
capacity. A number of motivational theories, principles and strategies,
were found which if used properly can improve classroom learning. The
ultimate decision concerning how and when to use them is in the hands of
the teachers. Pupils should be inspired to perform and reach beyond their
perceived limits which demands different learning incentives. As becoming
adults, pupils must be encouraged to achieve positive learning and
discouraged from negative behaviour that could harm their development.
Learning motives remain the strongest driving force to improve pupils'
performance as they change their learning behaviour towards achieving set
goals. To re-establish the true meaning of education, both teachers and
pupils should act responsibly as both bear blame for education having lost
its meaning.Educational StudiesM. Ed. (Philosophy of Education
