Abstract
This study motivated by the low level of student motivation in mathematics subjects. The application of high-touch teachers and academic self-concept are factors that influence students' learning toward motivation in mathematics subjects. This study uses a descriptive correlational quantitative method. The population of this study was all students of MAN 1 Pekanbaru totalling 1138 and 322 students were selected by using proportional stratified random sampling. The instruments used were questionnaires for the application of high scored teachers’, academic self-concept, and student learning motivation in mathematics subjects using a model Likert scale. The findings of the study were the application of high touch teachers in a good category, academic self-concept was in a fairly positive category, student motivation in mathematics subjects was in the high category, the application of high touch teachers and academic self-concept respectively contributes significantly positively to students' learning motivation on mathematics subjects.
Highlights
Learning motivation is considered a factor that influences learning outcomes, in addition to selfregulation
The research uses a quantitative approach with a descriptive correlational method to describe the contribution of the application of high-touch teachers and academic self-concepts to students' learning motivation on mathematics subjects, which is revealed from the processing of data, based on instruments that have been administered
High-Touch Teacher Implementation Based on the results of the descriptive analysis as a whole the application of high-touch mathematics teachers in learning in MAN 1 Pekanbaru is in a good category
Summary
Learning motivation is considered a factor that influences learning outcomes, in addition to selfregulation. Students 'learning motivation arises because of students' expectations for success, the appreciate the activity process, and the results obtained Biggs & Moore (1993). It links to the study of Willliams & Williams (2011) that motivation is the most important factor to improve learning. A teacher must consider the dignity of thier students during motivation This can be conducted by the teacher by applying a touch of humanity to students as intended by the high approach. The application of high touch by the teacher is very important to be applied in the learning process
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