Reward and Punishment to Students’ Learning Motivation in Hybrid Learning: Digging Teachers’ Perspectives

  • Aldian Idris Febrianto Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta
  • Joko Priyana Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta
Keywords: Learning motivation, EFL Teachers, Reward, Punishment, Teaching strategy

Abstract

Purpose of the study: In implementing hybrid learning, both teacher and student can notice that there are some changes on students’ learning motivation. This research focuses on teachers’ strategy, rewards and punishments teaching strategy in enhancing students’ learning motivation. In addition, this research also aims to provide teachers’ perspectives about the use of rewards and punishments strategy to improve students’ motivation and efficiency as EFL learners during hybrid learning.

Methodology: Interviews in the class were used to gather the teachers’ perspectives and to see the on-site implementation of rewards-punishments strategy toward students’ learning motivation. Besides, the researchers also highlight the technology used by the teachers in their hybrid learning process

Main Findings: The results indicate that a balanced strategy by combining suitable motivational techniques with emerging technology can significantly enhance teachers' effectiveness and morale in a hybrid learning environment which can increase students’ learning motivation. Teachers’ supports in the form of positive feedback are also found to be beneficial to boost students’ confidence in learning English.

Novelty/Originality of this study: This research contributes to the ongoing conversation about improving students’ learning motivation and teachers’ teaching strategy in hybrid learning.

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Published
2025-09-07
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A. I. Febrianto and J. Priyana, “Reward and Punishment to Students’ Learning Motivation in Hybrid Learning: Digging Teachers’ Perspectives”, J. Bs. Edu. R, vol. 6, no. 3, Sep. 2025.
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