Students' motivation and attitude towards learning of English as second language

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ABSTRACT

In the following proposed study, we will analyze and examine the motivation and attitude of students towards learning of English language as second language. The main focus of the study is to analyze the how students are motivated by teachers and parents. The research study adopts the mixed research method for the purpose of data collection and analysis. In the end the research study also provides adequate recommendations and suggestions for future research and also provides implications for the study.

Table of contents

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTii

DECLARATIONiii

ABSTRACTiv

CHAPTER 01: INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY1

1.1Outline of the study1

1.2Background of the study2

1.3Significance of the study3

1.4Problem of the study3

1.5Research aims and objectives4

1.4Research questions5

1.5Justification for the study5

Time scale6

CHAPTER 02: LITERATURE REVIEW8

2.1Motivation8

2.2Motivation and learning9

2.3Motivation and learning English language9

2.4Theory of self efficacy10

2.4.1Self efficacy and motivation11

2.5Theory of learned helplessness12

2.5.1Learned helplessness theory and motivation12

2.6Self determination theory and motivation of second language12

2.7Intrinsic motivation13

2.8Extrinsic motivation13

2.9Integrative motivation14

2.10Instrumental motivation16

2.11Motivation and social context17

2.12The language classroom18

2.13Attitudes19

2.13.1Influence of teachers motivation on learners attitude21

2.13.2Influence of parents motivation on learners attitude21

CHAPTER 03: METHODOLOGY23

3.1Overview of qualitative and quantitative research methods23

3.2Research design24

3.2.1Benefits of mixed research methods25

3.3Research method25

3.4Sampling26

3.5Data analysis26

3.6Research instrument27

3.7Questionnaire analysis27

3.8Literature search28

3.9Informed consent28

3.10Data processing29

3.10.1Students and teachers questionnaire29

3.11Ethical considerations30

CHAPTER 04: DATA ANALYSIS AND PRESENTATION OF FINDINGS31

4.1Analysis of student's questionnaires31

4.1.1Motivation31

4.1.2Importance of motivation32

4.1.3Students use of language at home33

4.1.4Importance of English as second language35

4.1.5Students attitude towards learning English language36

4.1.6Contribution of English language in promotion examination37

4.1.7English teaching methods37

4.2Teacher questionnaire analysis38

4.2.1Teachers opinion on students learning of English language38

4.2.2Student's attitude towards teachers English language lessons39

4.2.3Steps to enhance motivation40

CHAPTER 05: DISCUSSION41

5.1Analysis of the literature review41

5.2Analysis of the results42

5.3Theoretical implication45

5.4Limitation of the study45

CHAPTER 06: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS47

6.1Conclusion47

6.2Implications for future48

References50

Appendix57

CHAPTER 01: INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY

Outline of the study

In the introductory chapter, I have analyzed and presented the context of application, where the research was carried out and where I got to learn the English language. In the following study, the researcher has also highlighted why, how and what study was conducted. As mentioned, the scope and purpose of the study is to examine and analyze motivation. In the following study, I have provided and emphasized on motivation theories. Moreover I have also taken constructs from the field of psychology and second language learning. The reason is that they refer to factors which can influence the student's motivational orientations and beliefs.

The first chapter will provide introduction to ...