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Direct linkThorsen, Cecilia; Henry, Alastair; Cliffordson, Christina – International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, 2020
In the L2 Motivational Self System (L2MSS) motivation is conceptualized to be generated by discomfort associated with the learner's experience of a discrepancy between their current L2 self, and their ideal L2 self. However, in the L2MSS model, this discrepancy is not operationalized. A questionnaire containing measures of current L2 selves was…
Descriptors: Learning Motivation, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
Download full textCação, Rosário – Electronic Journal of e-Learning, 2017
We describe a study on the motivation of trainees in e-learning-based professional training and on the effect of their motivation upon the perceptions they build about the quality of the courses. We propose the concepts of "perceived motivational gap" and "real motivational gap" as indicators of e-learning quality, which…
Descriptors: Student Motivation, Electronic Learning, Educational Technology, Student Attitudes
Takahashi, Tomoharu – Issues in Educational Research, 2018
Since Rwanda decided that from 2009 English will be the sole medium of instruction from upper level primary school onwards, motivation for learning English has become an especially important issue. Therefore this study investigated motivation for Rwandan primary and secondary school students to learn English. The study was carried out in Nyagatare…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Student Motivation, Learning Motivation, English (Second Language)
Rodríguez-Ardura, Inma; Meseguer-Artola, Antoni – Interactive Learning Environments, 2016
User retention is a major goal for higher education institutions running their teaching and learning programmes online. This is the first investigation into how the senses of presence and flow, together with perceptions about two central elements of the virtual education environment (didactic resource quality and instructor attitude), facilitate…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Learning Motivation, Academic Persistence, Intention
Asoodar, Maryam; Marandi, Seyyedeh Susan; Vaezi, Shahin; Desmet, Piet – Interactive Learning Environments, 2016
In this study we explored the effect of podcasting on the motivation of the students in an online English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course at the university level (N = 179). By using a mixed-method approach, we analyzed the data collected on the learners' impressions about using podcasts as a learning tool. The particular aim of this study was…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, English for Academic Purposes, Electronic Learning, Handheld Devices
Jung, Hee-Jung – Language Learning & Technology, 2014
Although the concept of ubiquitous technologies has been introduced to many parts of society, there have been limited applications, and little is known about learners' behavior toward ubiquitous technologies, particularly in the context of English learning. This study considers a sample of Korean students to identify the key factors that influence…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Educational Technology, Computer Assisted Instruction, English (Second Language)
Awada, Ghada – Cogent Education, 2016
This article reports the results of an experimental study on the effectiveness of mobile technology (WhatsApp) in improving the critique writing skills of English as a Foreign Language learners and increasing their motivation for learning. The participants (n = 52) are Average-English proficient learners enrolled in two writing courses given at…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Handheld Devices, Writing Evaluation, Writing Improvement
