Learning Motivation and Learning Engagements of Grade 2 Pupils: Basis for an Intervention Program

This study aimed to develop a targeted intervention program to enhance both learning motivation and engagement of the Grade 2 pupils in Sulop District, Davao Del Sur. The study utilized a explanatory sequential design while incorporating the Input-Process-Output framework. A total of 74 teachers in the Sulop District, Division of Davao del Sur were identified through tabachnick and fidell formula. A researcher-made questionnaire was utilized in the gathering of data. Mean, pearson r, and thematic content analysis used as statistical tools of the study. Results revealed on the levels of learning motivation the grade 2 pupils were extensive which means it was oftentimes evident. On the level of the learning engagement of Grade 2 pupils results revealed was extensive which means that it was also oftentimes evident. Moreover, on the significant relationship between learning motivation and learning engagement, the results appeared a computed p-value which was higher than the .05 level of significance. Thus, the null hypothesis was accepted since the value denotes of not having a significant relationship. Lastly, the variables that garnered the lowest mean scores were learning readiness under learning motivation and inquiry skills under learning engagement. The intervention program to enhance the learning engagement and learning motivation of Grade 2 Pupils. three (3) themes were found namely: (1) motivating routines for readiness, (2) curiosity-driven dialogues, and (3) explore and discover stations.