An Overview of Motivation: The Challenges and the Importance of Motivation for Second Language Acquisition

Mahdikhani, Zahra

doi:10.5296/jsel.v4i1.9407

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“…Furthermore, post-Chomskian models combine behavioural and psychological elements, emphasizing a learner's cognitive and emotional individuality, motivation and freedom of learning (Pléh, 2019). Krashen's monitor model, Carroll's conscious reinforcement model, the neurofunctional perspective, the Schumann acculturation model and Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences can also offer unique insights into language acquisition (Abdulaal, 2021;Mahdikhani, 2016;Lamendella, 1979;Ma, 2021;Morgan, 2021).…”

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Mechanics of ESL/EFL Writing Performance at the Tertiary Level

Călinescu

2024

JETM

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After exploring different theories of teaching and learning ESL/EFL writing, along with successful models of writing courses and instructional methods, this study investigates the internal complexity of ESL/EFL writing at the tertiary level, as well as the contributing factors in students’ writing performance. The characteristics of different types of language learners are identified in conjunction with the plasticity and lateralization of the bilingual brain and the critical period hypothesis. The study also delves into certain biases and heuristics while it analyzes Kahneman’s System 1 and 2 of thinking and various personality theories in order to determine students’ innate abilities to excel in ESL/EFL writing tasks. Furthermore, the paper elucidates the importance of psychological equivalence in the writing process with the help of Pym’s translation theories, and explains students’ interconnectedness through Berne’s transactional analysis and the ego states of each personality. By integrating neuropsychological perspectives with established pedagogical approaches, such as the scaffolding, product, process, genre and grammar-translation techniques, the article offers a holistic framework for educators and policymakers to enhance ESL/EFL writing instruction, and ultimately proposes future research directions for a better understanding of ESL/EFL students’ needs.

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Mechanics of ESL/EFL Writing Performance at the Tertiary Level

Călinescu

2024

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“…Students who expertise in sensitive, responsive, and positive interactions with teachers understand them as more supportive and additionally motivated within the academic contexts of schooling (Deci & Ryan, 1985). Motivation Motivation refers to -the reasons underlying behavior‖ (Mahdikhani, 2016). Define motivation as the attribute that moves to undertake to or to not do something (Kenneth et al, 2016).…”

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The Role of Teacher-student Relationship in Motivation (A Case Study of Community School of Nepal)

Rawal

2022

AMC Multidisc. Res. J.

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This research paper is focused to analyze how teachers - students' relationship plays a crucial role in students' motivation in learning. This paper is based on the Gardner model of motivation. By adopting a qualitative method approach and a phenomenological research design, the research paper has been prepared. Convenience sampling technique has been used in it. Data were collected by using a questionnaire and unstructured interview via telephone. Four issues were identified between the teachers-student’s relationships throughout the unstructured interview: the importance of teacher-student relationship, teacher expectation, students' motivation, and improvement in academic learning. The delimitation of this researcher was to collect the data from the telephone call due to the high transmission and risk of communicable diseases like corona virus (COVID -19) spreading all over the world. The research found out that, the better contact and mutual relationship between teachers and students resulted higher motivation in learning.

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“…Please Mahdikhani (2016) examined motivation and its implication on the acquisition of foreign languages. According to Mahdikhani (2016), motivation is the driving force that propels learners to master new words. The examination of Anjomshoa and Sadighi (2015), Ordem (2017), and Zaman (2015) also found that motivating learners and teachers boost their morale to instructors learn the second language.…”

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Teaching and Learning Arabic as a Second Language: A Case Study of Dubai

Moghazy¹

2021

IJSEA

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Enrolment into Arabic as a second language (ASL) in Dubai has increased steadily due to the high influx of immigrant populations. Although Arabic is the primary language in Dubai mandatory taught in primary schools in Dubai, training and learning face challenges that affect learning a teaching objective. The extant investigation aimed to examine the teaching and learning of ASL in Dubai through exploring the importance of ASL, ALS programs in Dubai, ASL changes and solutions, and the role of technology infusion and motivation in ASL training and learning. The examination utilized a qualitative case study where seven teachers and eight learners were interviewed. The researcher analyzed the data using thematic analysis. The data obtained revealed that ASL is important among non-Arabic natives and immigrants since its improved communication and interaction. The main challenge noted included curriculum shortcomings, inadequate training and learning, poor technology utilization, and insufficient learning times. The findings suggested curriculum review, increase in the technology used in training and learning, and allocation of more time for ASL lessons to curb the challenges. The examinations discuss the policy, practice, and research implications of the findings. Although the findings are insightful in ASL training and learning in Dubai, the researcher recommended extensive research using different methodologies, sample sizes, and other cities in the UAE.

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An Overview of Motivation: The Challenges and the Importance of Motivation for Second Language Acquisition

Cited by 6 publications

References 23 publications

Mechanics of ESL/EFL Writing Performance at the Tertiary Level

Mechanics of ESL/EFL Writing Performance at the Tertiary Level

The Role of Teacher-student Relationship in Motivation (A Case Study of Community School of Nepal)

Teaching and Learning Arabic as a Second Language: A Case Study of Dubai

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