Motivation as a Tool for Improving English Language Learning in Primary Education

Abstract

The main aim of this work is to offer a proposal to care about the different motivational aspects of students. This approach has been created for different English lessons in Primary Education to reduce difficulties caused by the lack of motivation. This work proposes students´ needs to be taken into account and considers the different educational factors that can affect their learning. Some of them are related to the methodology carried out, type of resources, classroom environment, the use of English, and students’ expectations. Because of all these factors alternative activities have been planned in order to enhance positive effects on students. As a result, the development and proficiency of English language can be improved.

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Ana María Carmona Pozo
Student, Universidad de Sevilla , Sevilla, Spain

Ana M. Perez Cabello
Full-time Professor, Didactics of Language and Literature, University of Seville, Sevilla, Spain

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Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

Educational Studies

KEYWORDS

Motivation, English Language, Factors, Methodology, Classroom environment, Resources, Expectations, Primary

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