(De)Motivation in Preparatory EFL Classrooms

Autor/inn/en	Vefali, Gülsen Musayeva; Ayan, Hatice Ç.
Titel	(De)Motivation in Preparatory EFL Classrooms
Quelle	In: Applied Language Learning, 25 (2015), S.16-40 (25 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1041-679X
Schlagwörter	English (Second Language); Second Language Learning; Surveys; Teacher Attitudes; Foreign Countries; Questionnaires; Reliability; Second Language Instruction; Self Esteem; Student Motivation; Statistical Analysis; Teaching Methods; Gender Differences; Age Differences; Language Teachers; Cyprus + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Survey; Umfrage; Befragung; Lehrerverhalten; Ausland; Fragebogen; Reliabilität; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Self-esteem; Selbstaufmerksamkeit; Schulische Motivation; Statistische Analyse; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Geschlechterkonflikt; Age; Difference; Age difference; Altersunterschied; Language teacher; Sprachunterricht; Zypern
Abstract	This survey study aimed to explore EFL learners' (de)motivation in the preparatory classes at a tertiary institution in Northern Cyprus. It administered questionnaires to 105 preparatory learners and 30 language teachers. The statistical analysis revealed the Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficient of 0.88 for the Learners' version, and 0.89 for the Teachers' version of the questionnaire. The analysis of the language learners' self-reports showed an overall adequate level of their motivation, whereas the teachers' perceptions were less positive. Importantly, the findings of the present survey indicated congruence between the participants' positive survey reports in terms of the Teacher factor. However, the learners' self-reports on low motivational level in terms of self-confidence, and the teachers' perceptions of their learners' lack of motivation in terms of the attitude of group members, attitude to English, the language course, as well as self-confidence warranted attention. These results are discussed in relation to the pertinent literature, and pedagogical implications are suggested for the language institution in the context of the survey. (ERIC).
Anmerkungen	Defense Language Institute, Foreign Language Center. Academic Journals, 1759 Lewis Road Suite 142, Presidio of Monterey, Monterey, CA 93944-5006. Tel: 831-242-5638; Fax: 831-242-5850; e-mail: aj@pom-emh1.army.mil; Website: http://www.dliflc.edu/publications.aspx
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01