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Document Details : Title: Beyond questionnaires Subtitle: An educational approach to language learning motivation Author(s): PEKOZ, B. Journal: ITL - International Journal of Applied Linguistics Volume: 143 Date: Juli 2004 Pages: 89-108 DOI: 10.2143/ITL.143.0.504647 Abstract : The aim of this study was to investigate language learning motivation within an educational approach. Within this framework, the present study investigated learners' actual classroom motivation as opposed to Gardner's (1985) self-report motivation. Two AMES (Adult Migrant English Service) classes were observed for 11 weeks each, totalling 72 hours altogether. The observations were carried out through an observation scale designed to rate learners' motivation. A questionnaire which was based on Gardner's (1985) 'Attitude and Motivation Index' was also administered to test Gardner's socio-psychological approach to second language (SL) motivation? The study confirmed the hypotheses, which had predicted that there was no relationship between a) attitudes towards the target language community and actual classroom motivation; and b) self-report motivation and observed classroom motivation. |
