Statement of the problem

Motivation as a factor in learning a second language.

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.

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.