AVALIAÇÃO DA MOTIVAÇÃO DE ALUNOS DE ENGENHARIA BASEADA NOS PROGRAMAS ACADÊMICOS

Abstract

The motivation can influence on academic performance and contribute to the reduction of the dropout rate in engineering courses. From the involvement and participation of students in academic projects offered by the University, this research aims to analyze how this participation can motivate, influence and contribute to the improvement of academic performance. Through the topics quality, innovation and motivation, applied to education, an exploratory research, descriptive and explanatory, by making a literature review and documentary research. With the methodology, the case study at the School of Engineering of Fluminense Federal University (UFF), through the academic programs offered and the use of questionnaires, a field survey was developed and rated for qualitative and quantitative. With the data analysis it is possible to conclude that the participation in the projects offered by the University makes students feel more motivated and integrated in their courses, developing interest for the research and intellectual growth.