MOTIVATION STRATEGIES IN EFL CLASSROOMS

Abstract

In countries where English is taught as a compulsory subject, students’ lack of interest in schoolwork and participation has also become a major concern of many schools. Whether the decrease in student motivation is the result of unmotivated students or of school practices that fail to adequately interest and engage all students, it is frequently asserted that teachers play an important role in making a positive change towards student motivation in learning.

This paper would consider a number of explanations for student motivation as an important indicator of success for English language learning. Taking the definition of motivation as a point of departure, the paper proceeds to review the literature on second language motivation before finally suggesting three useful steps for lifting student motivation level in English language classrooms.