MOTIVATION AND BARRIERS TO LEARNING OF STUDENTS: THE CASE OF ONLINE EDUCATION

                                                                       Abstract

This study determined the motivation and barriers to learning of the students in the case of online
education of Cebu Roosevelt Memorial Colleges Elementary Department, Bogo City, Cebu for the
school year 2020-2021. Specifically, this study sought to answer the following questions: What is the
level of motivation of the pupils to learn in terms of (a) extrinsic motivation; and (b) intrinsic
motivation? What are the levels of barrier to learning as perceived by the respondents in the online
distance learning in terms of (a) physical and mental condition; (b) environment; and (c) confidence?
The descriptive method was used to identify the motivation and barriers to learning. Their motivation
and barriers to online education were tested through an adapted questionnaire The findings show that
there is a significant relationship between the profile of the respondents and motivation of learning.
The study concluded that the motivation of students in learning online depends upon the external
barriers of learning. The participants’ perspective shows that the teacher’s support and simplified
activities and parent’s provision of good internet connectivity and the device can make a strong
learning motivation. It is recommended that the activities during online class should be very simple
because learners have no choice since it is still in a midst of health crisis. Students should be supported
in their online classes. Parents, teachers, and other stakeholders shall work together to address the
needs of the learners.