Blueprints to Accelerate the Student's Academic Motivation and Engagement in Health Education

Abstract

This study investigated ways to boost students' academic interest and involvement in health education. The study was designed using survey methods. Two research questions and hypotheses were explored to achieve the research goal. The study's population included thirty (30) government secondary school health education teachers and sixteen (16) private secondary school health education teachers in Anambra State's Ogidi Education Zone, with no sampling due to the study's manageable size. Data was collected using a standardized 20-item questionnaire that two experts thoroughly verified. Mean scores and standard deviation were used for the research questions, and a t-test was used for the hypotheses. The study's main findings revealed that students' perceived academic motivation and participation in health education are unaffected by the type of school they attend (public or private). According to the research, there is no substantial difference in the types of schools that students attend (public and private). According to the findings, teachers should establish an active learning environment that increases students' perceived autonomy by giving them choices and chances for self-directed learning, which may improve their motivation and engagement.