Implicações do ambiente de aprendizagem na motivação dos estudante

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the implications of the learning environment on the motivation of Business Administration students at the Federal University of Paraíba - Campus I. The research was conducted in two phases: quantitative and qualitative. In the quantitative phase, 194 students participated, using the MSLQ (Motivation Strategies for Learning Questionnaire) to measure motivation. Data collection was conducted through a Google Forms survey, and the data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and nonparametric tests. In the qualitative phase, interviews were conducted with 15 students selected by convenience. The interviews were transcribed and analyzed based on category identification and content analysis. The study explored the relationships between motivation, the learning environment, and the factors that influence students' learning processes. Motivation for learning was understood as an essential factor that drives students to engage in activities to achieve their academic goals. The results revealed that the learning environment has a significant influence, both positive and negative, on motivation. Among the main factors influencing student motivation, we identified the practical application of knowledge, teacher planning, teaching methodology, and student self-awareness. In conclusion, learning motivation is influenced by a combination of internal and external factors related to the learning environment and pedagogical practices. Future studies could expand on the findings of this study, exploring, for example, the relationship between engagement and the learning environment, the impact of active methodologies on student motivation, and the assessment of teachers' pedagogical practices and their implications for student development.