A Study on the Obstacles and Methods to Promote English Learning Motivation among English Majors

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10.2991/978-2-38476-291-0_50How to use a DOI?

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English Language Learning; Motivation; Demotivating Factors; English Majors

Abstract

Motivation is one of the most salient factors for learning a second language proficiently. As English major students’ motivation to learn a language declines, the discussion about the factors demotivating them to study and how to avoid those adverse effects should be paid more attention. By reviewing relevant references, this paper pointed out English language learning traits of English majors from the perspective of learning styles, strategies, and emotions, and delved into barriers that undermined their language learning motivation. The external demotivating factors encompass a substandard learning environment, improper curriculum and pedagogy, and adverse peer influences. The internal ones consist of a lack of confidence and interest, experience with failures, distorted conceptions towards learning English, low English proficiency, and over-reliance on technical tools. Based on these two chapters, the study finally proposed practical suggestions for different agents involved in the educational process. It is advised that policy-makers account for improving the learning environment, that schools enhance institutional management, that instructors transform their teaching methods, and that students modify their self-regulation approaches.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Zhongqin Fan
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/09/29
TI  - A Study on the Obstacles and Methods to Promote English Learning Motivation among English Majors
BT  - Proceedings of the 2024 3rd International Conference on Science Education and Art Appreciation (SEAA 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 404
EP  - 411
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-291-0_50
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-291-0_50
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