This presentation is about Role of Motivation in Second Language Learning. The types of motivation and how motivation effects the process of learning a new language.

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3. ROLE OF MOTIVATION
IN SECOND LANGUAGE
LEARNING
Topic

4. WHAT WE ARE GOING TO
DISCUSS
 What is motivation
 Types of motivation
 Motivation to learn L2
 Gardner’s socio-psychology model
for learning L2
 Intrinsic motivation VS extrinsic motivation
 Role of motivation in learning L2
 How to increase motivation in learning L2

5. WHAT MOTIVATION IS?
“Motivation is psychological quality that
leads people to achieve goal”
Types of motivation
1. Intrinsic motivation
2. Extrinsic motivation

6. Intrinsic motivation
 is a motivation to perform a task for its own sake
 The reward is the task itself
Extrinsic Motivation
 Is a motivation to perform a task for reward from outside.
 Grades, money, positive feedback

7. MOTIVATION TO SECOND
LANGUAGE LEARNING
It is the composition of different
overlapping factors such as interest,
curiosity, or desire to achieve. These in
turn will differ in different situations and
circumstances, and also be subject to
various external influences such as
parents, teachers and exams.

8. GARDNER’S SOCIO-
PSYCHOLOGY MODEL FOR
LEARNING L2
 Motivations to learn a languages is defined by
Gardner as “the desire to learn a language, the
motivation intensity, and attitudes towards learning
such language”.
 Instrumental Orientation: the reason to learn a
language lies on external goals such as passing exams,
financial rewards, a career or gaining promotion.

9. Integrative Orientation: the reason to
learn a language lies on the wish to
identify with the culture of speakers
of that language.
Confidence and friendship are other
important motivating factors.

10. Extrinsic
motivation
1. Preference for easy work
2. Pleasing teacher/getting
grades
3. Dependence on teacher
in figuring out problems
4. Reliance on a teacher’s
judgment about what to do
5. External criteria for
success
Intrinsic
motivation
1. Preference for
challenge
2. Curiosity/interest
3. Independent
mastery
4. Independent
judgment
5. Internal criteria for
success

11. ROLE OF MOTIVATION IN
LANGUAGE LEARNING
1. Motivation directs behavior toward particular goals( language
learning).
2. Motivation leads to increased effort and energy
3. Motivation increases initiation of and
persistence in language learning.
4. Motivation affects cognitive processes.
5. Motivation often enhances performance.

12. HOW TO INCREASE
MOTIVATION TO LEARN L2
1. Recognize the complexity of emotion.
2. Be aware of both initiating and sustaining motivation.
3. Discuss with learners why they are carrying out
activities
4. Involve learners in making decisions related to learning
the language.

13. 5. Build up individuals’ beliefs in themselves
6. Develop internal beliefs
7. Help to move towards a mastery oriented style
8. Enhance intrinsic motivation

14. 9. Build up a supporting learning
environment
10. Give feedback that is
informational.
11. Involve learners in language
learning goals.
12. Recognize people as
individuals