WhatsApp Stickers: A Reward System to Boost Students’ Motivation in Learning Grammar

Mastering grammar among primary pupils is a challenge in teaching and learning English. Lack of knowledge in correct words arrangement becomes a hindrance for pupils to communicate and understand ideas effectively. Different grammar structures and rules in English also affected pupils’ encouragement in learning. In order to solve the problem, a reward system using WhatsApp Stickers is introduced as an intervention. WhatsApps Stickers are given as a reward for teaching and learning for English grammar. Research designs used in this study are pre and post test, pupils’ document, and quiz. Data were collected using interview, pupils’ achievement, and observation. Findings show the intervention helps improve pupils’ achievement, motivates pupils to learn, and displays a positive attitude toward grammar learning. The study helps the teaching grammar process and benefits pupils in communicating basic information using digital media. Further recommendations to use the same intervention for adult learners to see the extent of WhatsApp Stickers effectiveness and suggesting a study to be conducted for other skills such as listening, writing, and speaking skills