List of publications on a keyword: «authentic materials»
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The role of motivation in the educational process and methods of its formation in learning a foreign language
Book Chapter
Issues of education and psychology- Author:
- Anna E. Shabanova
- Work direction:
- Глава 5
- Abstract:
- The chapter explores the role and methods of fostering learning motivation in teaching English to students of non-linguistic specialties. The author emphasizes the crucial role of motivation as a system-forming factor that determines the success, sustainability, and effectiveness of educational activities. The paper analyzes the main types of motivation (intrinsic/extrinsic, integrative/instrumental, motivation for success/fear of failure) and their specifics in the context of language training. Particular attention is paid to the problem of students' low initial level of language proficiency and the need for targeted work to develop motivation from the beginning of university studies. The central role of the teacher as an organizer of a motivating educational environment and a facilitator is defined. The chapter offers practical strategies and methods for enhancing learning motivation, including ensuring the professional relevance of the course content, using interactive teaching methods, working with authentic texts, and creating an atmosphere of psychological support. It is concluded that effective motivation management is key to forming the high professional competence of future specialists.
- Keywords:
- motivation, educational environment, teacher, teaching methods, teaching, English language, authentic materials, learning activity, non-linguistic university, intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation
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Methods of Formation of Motivation to Learn a Foreign Language at the Middle Stage of Education
Research Article
Development of education Volume 4 No 2- Authors:
- Galina V. Sorokoumova, Elizaveta A. Poddiakon
- Work direction:
- Pedagogy and Modern Education
- Abstract:
- The process of forming the motivation to learn as the basis for the effectiveness of the educational process continues to be a relevant object of research. The effectiveness of the learning process is largely determined by the students’ attitude to this process. The purpose of our research was to analyze the effectiveness of project methods using authentic materials to increase the motivation of middle school students to learn a foreign language. The study took place in the gymnasium during the on-the-job training. The experimental group consisted of students who were trained by «English» teaching materials by O. Afanasyeva and I. Mikheeva. In the experimental class the curriculum was supplemented with the application of the project method, game technologies and the use of authentic materials. The preparation of methodological materials for the study consisted of creating a technological map of the lesson and preparing additional materials and handouts for students. The article analyzes the results of the application of the project method with the use of game technologies and authentic materials for the formation of motivation to learn a foreign language at the middle stage of training. The article presents the results of a pedagogical study with an example of creating a technological map of a lesson, recommendations for increasing motivation to learn a foreign language at the middle stage of training. Based on the results of the study, the recommendations to increase motivation to learn a foreign language at the middle stage of education have been developed.
- Keywords:
- project method, motivation to learn a foreign language, game technologies, authentic materials, technological map of the lesson, visual form of presentation of the material, case presentation