Motivation as a factor in learning a second
language.
Statement of the
problem
Mc Even (2007) says that the three
forms of motivation of the Achievement-Motivation Theory are achievement, power
& affiliation. The Achievement-Motivation theory’s central idea deals with
the managerial success and motivation of a person. People who are learning a
second language should be motivated in their own rhythm. In the process of
motivation there are many factors that affect while people learn a second language
such as motivation, especially when they explore new linguistic terrain.
Motivation facilitates the process of learning in students, thus, I decided
research about this problem, in order to provide them of new suggestions that
help them to not feel frustrated in the beginning of their bachelor degree.
People increase their language
acquisition through practice and repetition; external influences are also
important in this process to be inspired to continue learning and to improve
their English language skills.
Moore (2014) states that students motivation & positive management
strategies are essential for effective teaching and learning. Motivation as an
important way to help students to excel in life. Therefore motivation will
serve as a tool to help students focus on their goals.
How motivation involves willingness in students? And how we as students
can improve and exploit all the advantages that it could generate? Some
troubles that students face is that they do not believe that their efforts will
improve their performance. Also students have other priorities that compete for
their time and attention.
When we start something new, we are supposed to be excited, and even
more when what we start is a bachelor degree. However when freshman students of
LEI start to feel less motivated, and sometimes they feel themselves
frustrated. As time goes and they get some troubles when they cannot catch what
teachers explain, or when fail a test for first time, they begin with this
dispossession of motivation.
Research
Questions
·
-What are the benefits to keep freshman students of LEI
motivated when they are learning a second language?
· -
What are the causes that some students fail when they
are learning another language?
Purpose
of the Study.
The main objective of this research
paper is to examine how motivation affects the second language learning
process. How it involves the willingness of students and how we as students can
improve and exploit all the advantages that it could generate.
Theoretical
framework
Teacher and student carry out a
whole process, it occurs when the teacher provides help when it is necessary
and students show the teacher their needs. (Díaz-Barriga & Hérnandez, 2007)
McCain and Mustard (Wellhousen & Crowther, 2004). states that
Learning in the early years must be based on quality, developmentally attuned
interactions with primary caregivers and opportunities for play-based problem
solving with other children that stimulates brain development. “ (F. O'Neil, 1994).
Bibliografía
Díaz-Barriga, F., & Hérnandez, G. (2007). Teaching
strategies for meaningful learning. New York: McGraw-Hill.
F. O'Neil, H. (1994).
Motivation. En J. Harold F. O'Neil, Motivation: Theory and Research
(pág. 50). New Jersey: Hillsdale.
Wellhousen, K., &
Crowther, I. (2004). Creating effective learning evironments.
Canada: Thomson.
