English language students and their motivation to learn the language

Abstract

This research is based on motivation felt by students when learning the English language in Ecuadorian schools. The purpose is to learn about the perceptions of students regarding their motivation to learn English in the classroom. To carry out this research, two private schools in the city of Manta were selected. Five courses were chosen between the two schools and twenty students from each of the courses were asked to answer a questionnaire. The methods used in this research were quantitative and qualitative. For quantitative analysis, questionnaires were tabulated and presented in statistical graphics; then a qualitative analysis based on the reasons and answers giving students and the notes taken in sheets observation was made; finally he related theoretically each of the results with theoretical framework information. The most important conclusion of this research work is the attitude of teachers and activities implemented during class is the main factor that motivates or discourages the student to learn English