role of motivation in language learning

IRUM YOUSAFR O L L N O. 4 3 7M . A . E N G L I S H

I S L A M I A U N I V E R S I T Y

Presentation by

ROLE OF MOTIVATION IN

SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNING

Topic

WHAT WE ARE GOING TO DISCUSS

What is motivation

Types of motivation

Motivation to learn L2

Gardner’s socio-psychology model

for learning L2

Intrinsic motivation VS extrinsic motivation

Role of motivation in learning L2

How to increase motivation in learning L2

WHAT MOTIVATION IS?

“Motivation is psychological quality that leads people to achieve goal”

Types of motivation 1. Intrinsic motivation

2. Extrinsic motivation

Intrinsic motivation is a motivation to perform a task for its own sake

The reward is the task itself

Extrinsic MotivationIs a motivation to perform a task for reward from outside.

Grades, money, positive feedback

MOTIVATION TO SECOND LANGUAGE LEARNING

It is the composition of different overlapping factors such as interest, curiosity, or desire to achieve. These in turn will differ in different situations and circumstances, and also be subject to various external influences such as parents, teachers and exams.

GAR DNER’S S OCIO -PS YCHOL O GY MO DEL FOR L EARN ING L 2

Motivations to learn a languages is defined by Gardner as “the desire to learn a language, the motivation intensity, and attitudes towards learning such language”.

Instrumental Orientation: the reason to learn a language lies on external goals such as passing exams, financial rewards, a career or gaining promotion.

Integrative Orientation: the reason to learn a language lies on the wish to identify with the culture of speakers of that language.

Confidence and friendship are other important motivating factors.

Extrinsic motivation1. Preference for

easy work2. Pleasing

teacher/getting grades

3. Dependence on teacher in figuring

out problems4. Reliance on a

teacher’s judgment about what to do

5. External criteria for success

Intrinsic motivation

1. Preference for challenge

2. Curiosity/interest

3. Independent mastery

4. Independent judgment

5. Internal criteria for

success

ROLE OF M OTI VATIO N IN L ANGUAGE LEARNI NG

1. Motivation directs behavior toward particular goals( language learning).

2. Motivation leads to increased effort and energy

3. Motivation increases initiation of and

persistence in language learning.

4. Motivation affects cognitive processes.

5. Motivation often enhances performance.

HOW TO INCREASE MOTIVATION TO LEARN L2

1. Recognize the complexity of emotion.

2. Be aware of both initiating and sustaining motivation.

3. Discuss with learners why they are carrying out activities

4. Involve learners in making decisions related to learning the language.

5. Build up individuals’ beliefs in themselves

6. Develop internal beliefs

7. Help to move towards a mastery oriented style

8. Enhance intrinsic motivation

9. Build up a supporting learning environment

10. Give feedback that is informational.

11. Involve learners in language learning goals.

12. Recognize people as individuals