Motivational Practices And Student Motivation In Saudi Intermediate Efl Classroom | ||||
| مجلة البحوث التربویة والنوعیة | ||||
| Article 6, Volume 35, Issue 35.2, August 2025, Page 1-16 PDF (543.76 K) | ||||
| Document Type: بحوث | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/jeor.2025.448396 | ||||
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| Author | ||||
| Sarah Aldossari | ||||
| Collage of Languages and Translation Department of English Language | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Motivation has been identified to be an important element of all the aspects of good teaching. Motivation learning is a long-term development in which teachers employ different strategies to enhance the effectiveness of EFL classes. In Saudi Arabia, underachievement in EFL classes has been associated with the lack of motivation among students. Underachievement in L2 learning has severely attracted attention from scholars who seek to understand the underlying causes. This paper investigates the role of motivation in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning among Saudi intermediate students. It explores how intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors affect learners’ attitudes, engagement, and academic achievement in EFL classrooms. The study highlights the challenges faced by Saudi EFL learners, such as lack of exposure to authentic language use and limited communicative opportunities, which often result in decreased motivation. Moreover, it examines motivational strategies employed by teachers, including the use of praise, goal setting, interactive activities, and culturally relevant content. The findings suggest that effective motivational practices can significantly improve students’ language performance, confidence, and willingness to participate. The paper concludes by emphasizing the importance of teacher awareness, student-centered learning, and supportive classroom environments in fostering sustained motivation in EFL education. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Keywords: English as a Foreign Language; English Language learners; motivational practices; motivational strategies; engagement; Saudi Arabia | ||||
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