SEEU Review vol. 5 Nr. 2 (pdf) - South East European University

SEEU Review Volume 5, No. 2, 2009
Reinforcing student motivation in the
EFL classroom
Iranda Bajrami, MA
Lector at the Language Centre, SEEU
i.bajrami@seeu.edu.mk
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to discover the role of university teachers in
motivating students in foreign language classrooms. Many scholars in the
field of education and particularly scholars of foreign languages have been
concerned about the issue of motivation because it is viewed as a key factor
in foreign language classrooms. The relationship between students’
motivation and teacher’s impact on their motivation was analyzed through
three methods of data collection: classroom observations, student and
teacher questionnaires. The most important finding showed that in classes
where the teachers used most of the factors for motivating students, the
students confirmed that they were motivated and justified their opinion
through the given comments and vice versa. The importance of this study is
that it should have a positive impact on the teaching of English as a Foreign
Language, especially in universities such as South East European (SEE)
University and elsewhere. If the teachers attempt to increase student
motivation and consider their needs then the students will be eager to attend
those classes and study the subject.
Keywords: motivation, classroom management, behaviour of the teacher,
learning activities, EFL
Abstrakt
Synimi i këtij studimi është që të zbulojë rolin e mësimdhënësve
universitarë në motivimin e studentëve në orët e gjuhëve të huaja. Shumë
studiues në fushën e arsimit dhe veçanërisht studiuesit e gjuhëve të huaja
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