Effect of Classroom Learning Environment on Students’ Achievement Motivation at University Level

Abstract

Effect of classroom learning environment (Piagetian constructivist theory,1980) on achievement motivation (Theory of Achievement Motivation, Atkinson,1957) was explored. Survey research was conducted to collect data from 342 students including four different universities of the Punjab (i.e., University of the Punjab, University of Management and technology, Lahore College for Women University and University of Education) delimited to three departments (Department of Chemistry, Department of English and Department of Education). The study was quantitative in nature; a questionnaire was adapted to collect the data and observations. The purpose of this study was to identify the classroom learning environment on achievement motivation among the students of different universities. The study helps to understand the facilities regarding to university discipline and how to manage the classroom according to the proper needs, so that one may able to develop the learning environment to enhance and promote achievement motivation among university students. Data will be analyzed with the regression analysis to identify the effect of classroom learning environment on achievement motivation at university level. This study is also helpful for designing the ideal class room discipline and environment regarding to respective discipline of study.