Teaching English at Tertiary Level: Motivating Students of Technical Study Programs
Journal Title: International Journal of Higher Education Pedagogies - Year 2024, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
Student motivation has always concerned foreign language instructors. It has become more topical in recent years, after the introduction of COVID-19 restrictions, and the new global phenomenon known as remote learning. Previously, it has been claimed that teachers should pay greater attention to intrinsic motivation (e.g., curiosity, autonomy, interest in the subject, novelty), as only intrinsically motivated learners are kept motivated throughout the whole course of learning. It has been proven that extrinsic motivational factors (e.g., awards, positive feedback, good marks, pressure from the family) are inadequate to keep learners motivated over a long period. Still, psychologists suggest that both extrinsic and intrinsic motivation must be activated to ensure an efficient learning process. The present research is aimed at investigating the view of the learners of technical study programs on intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors as regards foreign language learning, the interrelation between the teacherâs character, studying environment, classroom management, and family involvement in the studying process and motivation, as well as to investigate the factors that motivate the technical students to learn and kept them motivated in the remote learning setting. The author of this research surveyed 140 students of Riga Technical University of the technical study programs. The results showed that both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation are essential for student motivation in the post-pandemic time. However, in a crisis situation, even self-motivated students appear to lose their intrinsic motivation and seek support from families, peers, and teachers to stay motivated. The challenging, entertaining, and engaging tasks, good classroom management, and the application of digital teaching methods are appreciated by students in these times.
Authors and Affiliations
Viktorija Tataurova,
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP745488
- DOI https://doi.org/10.33422/ijhep.v5i2.634
- Views 21
- Downloads 1
Professional Development for Effective Teaching in Higher Education
Improved instruction leads to effective student learning, which is one of the key elements for the success of the higher education institutions. Most faculty members begin teaching professionally based on their experienc...
Design of prospective skills in the university curriculum from the Republic of Moldova
In order to think and act prospectively, it is necessary to analyze the trends in the development of society and the issue of university education, as well as the relationship with the labor market in the Republic of Mol...
An Investigation of the Enigmas and Accessibility of Academic Literature, Writing, and Peer Review
Novice researchers and postgraduate students have traditionally viewed the systematic method of writing as opaque, difficult, untidy, and tedious. This research investigated the enigmas and accessibility associated with...
Faculty’s Pedagogical Knowledge for Technology-Enhanced Learning in Higher Education
The inexorable growth of technological use amidst the pandemic of COVID-19 strengthens the emerging new paradigm in education and accelerates the need for technology supported-pedagogical knowledge. The purpose of this p...
Deeper Than Reason
This article chronicles factors contributingto the neglect of the assessment of practical forms of knowledge in Vocational Education and Training (VET) in England. It illustrates how older, more coherent concepts of form...