Natcha Dejkamhaeng Mcmahen. Speaking or remaining silent in class : an investigative study of (DE) motivation to speak out in MA level classes at the Language Institute, Thammasat University. Master's Degree(English for Careers). Thammasat University. Thammasat University Library. : Thammasat University, 2015.
Speaking or remaining silent in class : an investigative study of (DE) motivation to speak out in MA level classes at the Language Institute, Thammasat University
Abstract:
The common phenomenon that the MA students at the Language Institute of Thammasat University encounter is motivation in speaking in classrooms. This study investigates motivational factors as well as factors which lead to demotivation in MA level students. It also intends to highlight the problems associated with Thai MA students motivation to participate in classrooms at the Language Institute, Thammasat University. This survey research was conducted with 142 participants. A three part questionnaire based on research by Riasati (2012), Riasati (2014), Li & Liu (2011), and Pak (2014) was employed. The findings reveal that the motivational factors including the role of teachers, the role of topic and class atmosphere are in high level, whereas the demotivation factors which include the fear of making mistakes, English foreign language anxiety, and teachers teaching styles are in moderate level. The results also show that students tend to be motivated by teachers jokes and their senses of humor, while the fear of making mistakes appears to be the cause of their demotivation in class participation. The study concludes by discussing pedagogical implications for teachers and MA students in Thailand
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