Open AccessEffect of Fun Learning Enrichment Program (FLEP) on At-Risk Students’ Motivation and Aspiration to Learn
Author(s) -
Noriah Mohd Ishak,
Melor Md.Yunos,
Salleh Amat,
Abu Yazid Abu Bakar,
Mhd Subhan
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
educational guidance and counseling development journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2615-3661
pISSN - 2614-8358
DOI - 10.24014/egcdj.v2i2.8260
Subject(s) - motivation to learn , psychology , population , mathematics education , medical education , medicine , environmental health
The purpose of this study is to examine effects of the Fun Learning Enrichment Program (FLEP) on motivation and aspiration to learn among population of low-achieving students. The study used quasi experimental design with pre-post control group. A total of 596 students participated in the study for three consecutive years. The students were given a module consisted of 120 fun learning enrichment activities in mathematics and science that promotes self-motivation and aspiration to learn. Results show significant increase in motivation and aspiration to learn among the students after attending the FLEP program. In conclusion, low-achieving students can develop motivation and aspiration to learn when given environment that promotes positive learning experience.