The Application and Effectiveness of Reward-Based Techniques in Malay Language Teaching and Learning

this study explores how reward techniques are applied and how effective they are in teaching and learning the Malay Language at Tamil vernacular schools (SJKT) in the Seremban district. Using a qualitative approach, the research involved semi-structured interviews and classroom observations with selected Malay Language teachers. The interview protocols and observation checklists were reviewed by experts in the field to ensure validity, and data triangulation was carried out through interviews, observations, and document analysis. Thematic analysis was then used to identify and interpret emerging patterns from the data. The findings show that teachers mostly used tangible rewards, such as gifts and stationery, along with social rewards like praise and encouragement, to motivate pupils. These reward strategies helped increase student engagement, nurture positive learning behaviour, and make teaching more effective.