Activating Students' Learning Motivation in Uzbek Literature Education : A Methodological Approach

Dildora Ortiкova; Do'stnazar Ximmataliyev

doi:10.61227/gjbe.v1i1.181

Authors

Dildora Ortiкova Chirchik State Pedagogical University
Do'stnazar Ximmataliyev Chirchik State Pedagogical University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61227/gjbe.v1i1.181

Keywords:

Motivational Strategies, Learning Motivation, Academic Performance

Abstract

The low motivation of students to learn in literary learning, especially Uzbek literature, is a serious challenge in the world of education because traditional passive teaching methods fail to increase student engagement and academic achievement. This study investigates the impact of motivational strategies on enhancing students' learning motivation and academic performance in Uzbek literature education. Specifically, it explores the effectiveness of inquiry-based learning, collaborative learning, multimedia integration, real-world connections, and gamification as tools for increasing students' engagement and motivation. A quasi-experimental design was employed, involving 120 undergraduate students divided into an experimental group (exposed to the motivational strategies) and a control group (receiving traditional teaching methods). The results showed a significant increase in both motivation and academic performance for the experimental group compared to the control group, with the motivational strategies contributing to a more interactive, student-centered learning environment. Qualitative feedback from students further highlighted the positive effects of these strategies on their engagement and learning experience. The findings suggest that integrating these motivational strategies can improve student motivation, enhance academic performance, and create a more dynamic learning atmosphere in literature education. These findings contribute to the development of a practical framework for the implementation of motivational strategies in literary learning and provide empirical evidence that an integrated student-centered approach is more effective than traditional methods in improving students' intrinsic motivation and academic achievement.

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