The effect of reward and punishment on students^ learning motivation in personal hygiene materials
Aristia Nur Aprilliani1 , Susanti Wulandari2, Iwan Ridwan Hadiansyah3, Harun Harosid4

1,3 Islamic Religious Study Program, Tarbiyyah Faculty, Universitas Islam KH Ruhiat Cipasung, Jl. Muktamar NU XXIX No. 1, Cipasung 45562 Tasikmalaya, West Java, Indonesia
2Early Childhood Study Program, Tarbiyah Faculty, Universitas Islam KH. Ruhiat Cipasung, Jl. Muktamar NU XXIX No.1, Cipasung 45562, Tasikmalaya, West Java, Indonesia

Abstract

This study was indicated by the low motivation of students to learn about body hygiene materials at MTs Manarul Huda. The purpose of this studies: (1) analyse the effect of reward (X1)-2) to analyse the effect of punishment (X2), and 3) to analyse both (X1 and X2) toward students^ learning motivation. This research uses a quantitative approach with descriptive methods. The population was all seventh grades with a sample of 63 students. The main data collection technique is a questionnaire, supported by observation and interviews methods. Data analysis techniques used are descriptive statistics including normality, reliability, homogeneity, and F test. The results of this study indicate that: (1) the reward has a significance value of 0.624 this means that rewards have no significant effect on student learning motivation- (2) the punishment has a significance value of 0.000 <0.05 it means the punishment has a significant effect on learning motivation. The regression coefficient is 0.217 it indicates that the punishment will increase student^s learning motivation about 21.7%. (3) reward and punishment simultaneously have a significant effect on students^ learning motivation (with F value= 99.667, sign. 0.000<0.05). Punishment provides behavioural boundaries, while reward, still acts as a positive reinforcer.

Keywords: reward, punishment, science learning, students^ motivation, personal hygiene

Topic: Science Education