LANGUAGE IN INDIA

Strength for Today and Bright Hope for Tomorrow

Volume 15:12 December 2015
ISSN 1930-2940

Managing Editor: M. S. Thirumalai, Ph.D.
Editors: B. Mallikarjun, Ph.D.
         Sam Mohanlal, Ph.D.
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         L. Ramamoorthy, Ph.D.
         C. Subburaman, Ph.D. (Economics)
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         Soibam Rebika Devi, M.Sc., Ph.D.
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The Significance of Motivation in the ESL Classroom

Bonala Kondal, M.A., PGDTE

Abstract

The paper proposes to shed light on how to establish and manage an effective and successful language classroom in terms of learners’ motivation in accordance with the fact that teachers are presently expected to be informed enough to be able to pilot their teaching, satisfying various requirements of different learners. It is designed to explore the significance of motivation in ESL learning and the factors that might affect learners’ motivation in language learning context from a theoretical perspective. Motivation is a very significant and effective element in the realm of second language learning. To be precise, motivation has a direct effect on both quality as well as quantity of language learning. It is based on Gardner’s (1982, 2010) socio-educational model of second language acquisition. Thus, the language teachers and researchers would discover, realize and pay attention to the whole personality of their learners. It also provides a brief discussion and a few valuable inferences and suggestions for practicing teachers and researchers in the field of English language teaching.

Keywords: ESL classroom, Second language acquisition, Second language learning, Motivation.

Introduction

The achievement of any task often depends on the extent to which individuals strive to attain their purpose, besides their desire to do so. In general, this psychological term is referred to as motivation in second language acquisition (SLA). The term itself indicates that it is a motivating force to stimulate action. A learner’s motivation is one of the most crucial factors for success within the language learning setting. Winne and Marx (1989) define motivation as, both a condition for, and a result of, effective instruction. Based on this claim, it is conceivable to consider that learners’ motivation plays a significant role in successful language learning. This study explains the role of motivation and its impact on second language learning. According to Gardner (1982, 2010) motivation is responsible for achievement in the second language development.

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Bonala Kondal, Ph.D. Research Scholar
School of ELE
EFL University
Hyderabad - 500007
Telangana
India
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