DIFFERENT VIEWS ON MOTIVATION
The term motivation is the most unconsciously used term, in the educational field, as to measure learner‘s
achievement in the classroom.Researchers have proved that motivation does matter in class and that the most
motivated learners are likely to be the most receptive ones. It is stated that ―learners with different types of
motivation may display different patterns of interaction in the language classroom and different progress levels'. Achievement in language learning has many sides; some students wish to become linguists, translators,
interpreters, and so forth; others to get prestigious job; others survive on other causes taught in the new language
(perhaps competition with native speakers); others in some parts of the world, to identify with other language
community (McDonough, 1981, p. 155). Ellis (1994, cited in; Hedge, 2000, p. 23) claimed that, as teachers, we
should know all factors involved in motivating students to achieve tasks.
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-To be aware of differences in motivation in emotional responses, and in learning styles and strategies.
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-To provide variety of activities (listening, reading), teaching strategies and interaction.