The Role of Motivation in the Language Teaching Classroom

Abstract

Motivation refers to the forces that cause people to behave in certain ways. The students who spend the weekend in the library and the students who cannot wait to get out of class to go to the beach are both motivated, but they have different goals and interests. Of course, motivation is not the only factor in student performance. To perform well, a student must also have the right abilities and resources. Without motivation, however, even the most capable working student with excellent support will accomplish little. Problem Statement Students in today’s high schools feel disconnected from subject matter and the benefits of learning.