"............It Seems Reasonable to Suggest That the Motivation That Students Bring to Class Is the Biggest Single Factor Affecting Their Success" 'the Practice of English Language Teaching' Harmer from Your Own
The following comments are made with the above statement: I as an individual had a thirst for learning an internal drive (intrinsic motivation) that motivated me to pursue a Greek Course. Motivation also known as a “state of cognitive arousal” led me to act on my decision and set my desired goal to pursue the effort towards success that led me to attend classes. Furthermore, outside factors (extrinsic motivation) also play an important role i.e. my need for a career change, financial incentive, and the possibility of travelling in the future.
Moreover, external sources of motivation that students engage in the learning process are influenced by the attitudes of a number of people that form part of the environment. Firstly, the “goal:” my goal was directed towards understanding the Greek Language, so that when I do teach Cypriot students I am able to describe and translate English into the Greek language when needed. In order to achieve my goal, I made the effort to do all homework assignments, attend all lessons, and participate, and involve myself in all lessons. My self determination was directed towards successfully completing the course by writing the final exam, and receiving my certificate.
Besides being faced with young learners who may not have any set goals for learning English they may acquire their motivation and attitudes from parents or other sources outside the classroom. In addition, English is taught as a second language in schools in”the society I live in”. This has been a very important factor for the children to learn the English language to a high degree, so that in the future they can study at a good university in the UK. This trend is influenced by the society in a positive image. Moreover, “the people around them” play an important role and influence their attitudes and ambitions. Such as their parent’s attitude is that they want to give their children the best possible education for their future career development. These attitudes
Moreover, external sources of motivation that students engage in the learning process are influenced by the attitudes of a number of people that form part of the environment. Firstly, the “goal:” my goal was directed towards understanding the Greek Language, so that when I do teach Cypriot students I am able to describe and translate English into the Greek language when needed. In order to achieve my goal, I made the effort to do all homework assignments, attend all lessons, and participate, and involve myself in all lessons. My self determination was directed towards successfully completing the course by writing the final exam, and receiving my certificate.
Besides being faced with young learners who may not have any set goals for learning English they may acquire their motivation and attitudes from parents or other sources outside the classroom. In addition, English is taught as a second language in schools in”the society I live in”. This has been a very important factor for the children to learn the English language to a high degree, so that in the future they can study at a good university in the UK. This trend is influenced by the society in a positive image. Moreover, “the people around them” play an important role and influence their attitudes and ambitions. Such as their parent’s attitude is that they want to give their children the best possible education for their future career development. These attitudes