Atqiya, H. 2024. A Teacher’s Strategies in Motivating Students to Learn English in a Gendered Environment School at SMPIT Ukhuwah Banjarmasin. Sarjana’s Thesis. English Language Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Lambung Mangkurat University, Banjarmasin. The first advisor: Dr. Cayandrawati Sutiono, M.A., the second advisor: Dr. Novita Triana, S.Pd., M.A.

Keywords: Motivation, motivatonal strategy, gender environment

            The motivational strategies employed by teachers play a crucial  role in enhancing students' motivation in learning English language. Teachers need to be aware of the most effective motivational strategies for maintaining and boosting student motivation. Each teacher has different approaches, and students' motivation can vary, especially between male and female students. Therefore, this research aims to explore the strategies employed by teachers to motivate students in a gender-segregated high school environment.

            The researcher employed a descriptive qualitative approach with  one English teacher at SMPIT Ukhuwah Banjarmasin as the research subject. The researcher used observations, interview and documentation as the research instruments to gather the data.

                The findings showed that the teacher used mostly the same strategies to motivate students. However, the way these strategies applied were differed for male and female students. The findings revealed that the teacher applied similar strategies for both male and female classes, but with different approaches. In female classes, the teacher emphasized calm, indoor activities, praise, and aesthetic rewards. In male classes, strategies involved louder delivery, outdoor activities, and action-based content. The study suggests adapting strategies to meet gender-specific preferences and recommends further research with broader samples and longer observation periods.