IMPLEMENTATION TRAINING OF REWARD AND PUNISHMENT STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE STUDENTS’ LEARNING MOTIVATION IN SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS

Abstract

This community engagement program aimed to enhance teachers’ competence in applying reward and punishment strategies to improve students’ learning motivation. Rooted in behaviorist principles, this strategy emphasizes that reinforcement and correction effectively shape students’ academic behavior. A qualitative participatory approach was applied, involving all school stakeholders in planning, implementation, and evaluation. The training was conducted at SMP Muhammadiyah 2 Bandar Lampung and involved 57 teachers across disciplines. The activities included theoretical sessions, group discussions, and practical case analyses. Evaluation through pre- and post-training questionnaires revealed a 14% improvement in teachers’ conceptual understanding of reward and punishment and a more positive perception of its classroom application. The findings suggest that teacher training programs play a crucial role in fostering effective motivational management and sustainable learning environments.