Association between Intrinsic Motivation And Academic Performance among Technical Vocational Education and Training Students In Two Faith Based TVET, In Nairobi and Nakuru
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2016-08
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Tangaza University College
Abstract
There is a fallacious but commonly held belief that Technical Vocational Education and Training
(TVET) is a field for academically inadequate students who need skills for employment. This
negative perception could serve as a discouragement to TVET students. However, these students
remain committed to attending TVET institutions up to graduation, which suggests that
something motivates them. Studies have shown that, intrinsic motivation commits students to
learning. Therefore, the main objective of this study was to establish whether intrinsic motivation
is a driving force in the academic performance of TVET students. The study reviewed literature
related to intrinsic motivation in learning, and the negative attitudes society has towards the
TVET system of education. The study used cross sectional research design. As such, Mwangaza
College, Nakuru, and Don Bosco Boys Town Technical Institute, Nairobi, were conveniently
sampled. 182 respondents in Nairobi, and 166 respondents in Nakuru were randomly sampled
(155 females and 193 males). The Intrinsic Motivation Inventory, with a demographic section,
was used to collect data. Descriptive analysis of Intrinsic Motivation Scores across the Sampled
Institutions showed that the overall average level of intrinsic motivation among TVET students
was high (104.53/126). However, result from a one way ANOVA found no link between intrinsic
motivation and academic performance. Students with B had the highest intrinsic motivation
(M=105.6, SD=11.5), and students with D had nearly the same intrinsic motivation (M=102.0,
SD=15.5) with B students. This result suggests that high academic performance could be a blend
of intrinsic motivation and other factors not tested by this study.
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Intrinsic Motivation, Academic Performance, Technical Vocational Education, Training Students, Faith Based, Motivation, Intrinsic motivation and academic performance, Intrinsic motivation among students, Pleasure of learning, Society’s Opinion on TVET, TVET institutions in Ke, Personal value in learning