Home⇛Journal of Education and Liberal Studies⇛vol. 2 no. 1 (2025)

Teachers’Creative Teaching Strategies, Learners’ Motivation To Learn, And Learning Engagement Among Children With Special Needs In Selected Schools In Cavite

Aleck Biatriz Sodsod

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

Effective teaching strategies not only engage students in learning but also enhance teachers' self-perception of their teaching abilities (Han, 2021). However, the combined impact of various teaching strategies on both student engagement and teachers’ self-concept remains unclear. These strategies are particularly vital in motivating learners and increasing engagement, especially among children with special needs. Approaches such as differentiated instruction, the use of visual aids, and interactive activities are creative methods that can capture students' attention and address their diverse learning needs. By making lessons more relatable and accessible, these strategies can significantly enhance students’ motivation to actively participate in their education. The goal of this study was to explore the teachers’ creative teaching strategies, learners’ motivation to learn, and learning engagement among children with special needs in selected schools in Cavite. Further, this study will explain the relationship between the variables covered and will serve as a basis for an action plan to enhance teachers’ creative teaching strategies, learners’ motivation to learn, and learning engagement among children with special needs. The findings revealed that the overall weighted mean of 3.44, with a verbal interpretation of "Strongly Agree," indicates a consistent and high level of agreement among respondents regarding teachers’ creative teaching strategies. Meanwhile, the overall weighted mean of 2.93, interpreted as "Agree," suggests that learners are moderately motivated, primarily driven by external incentives rather than a genuine passion for learning. Notably, intrinsic motivation scored 2.46, while extrinsic motivation was higher at 2.93, emphasizing the need to strengthen learners' internal drive to learn. Furthermore, the overall weighted mean of 3.19, interpreted as "High," indicates that, in general, children demonstrate a solid level of engagement in learning activities. It was concluded that creative teaching strategies are highly regarded by teachers for their ability to foster a dynamic and inclusive learning environment, which significantly enhances student engagement and overall success. Moreover, the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation highlights the need to cultivate a deeper, self-sustained interest in learning to promote authentic and enduring student engagement. Children's strong engagement in learning activities reflects a positive response to the learning environment, providing a solid foundation for sustained interest and active participation. However, while creative teaching strategies contribute to a positive learning environment, they do not have a statistically significant relationship with learners’ intrinsic or extrinsic motivation to learn. On the other hand, there is a significant relationship between creative teaching strategies and learning engagement among children with special needs. Lastly, it was found that the level of learning engagement does not depend on learners’ motivation to learn, whether intrinsic or extrinsic.



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