Table 4 Student (1999) reasons for the Histology reward system being motivating or non-motivating.
Individual comments | % students |
|---|---|
| Â | (n = 188) |
Reasons for bonus being motivating | ( n = 168) |
Reward/incentive | 61% |
Incentive/reward to work harder/put more effort in | 47% |
Sets a high standard to achieve your best/a challenge | 11% |
A goal (attainable)/everyone wants to get it | 3% |
Less pressure at the end of year | 34% |
Encouraged consistent work/prevents cramming | 21% |
Less pressure/stress/anxiety at the end | 10% |
Kept me focused, on my toes | 3% |
Relating to Histology | 2.4% |
e.g. know where you stand with Histology knowledge; gave me a better understanding of Histology | Â |
Other benefits | 6% |
Could pay more attention to other courses | 2% |
Boosted overall Physiology mark/year mark | 2% |
Gave me hope/confidence for the final exam | 2% |
Yes, but 70% a bit low | <1% |
Reasons for bonus not being motivating | ( n = 20) * |
Didn't get it (not a reason!) | 10% |
Difficult to obtain | 10% |
Other reasons | 4% |
e.g. Already set myself a target mark; did not want to focus on Histology; had an academic problem, etc. | Â |
Makes people complacent – should aim for >70% | <1% |