2021
Lewin, Oliver
In: Lessons from Global Classrooms, vol. 2021, iss. 1, no. 1, pp. 1-15, 2021.
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Asia, Motivation, Primary, Sri Lanka
@article{Lewin2021,
title = {To what extent does the use of facilitation affect students' motivation in the subject of English and are there differences in learners' attitudes toward different teaching styles? - Oliver Lewin},
author = {Oliver Lewin},
editor = {Sabine Little},
url = {https://lfgc.group.shef.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/To-what-extent-does-Oliver-Lewin-2.pdf},
year = {2021},
date = {2021-09-29},
urldate = {2021-09-29},
journal = {Lessons from Global Classrooms},
volume = {2021},
number = {1},
issue = {1},
pages = {1-15},
abstract = {The research project was conducted to explore how motivation of pupils, in the subject of English, in a primary school in Sri Lanka, is affected by different teaching styles. Looking closely at facilitation as one of the major factors that could help improve motivation. Through researching motivation via a questionnaire and observations, it was clear to see how the problems facing my students’ motivation could in theory be improved by intrinsically motivating them, deciding what motivational goals are the most appropriate, increasing their self-belief and control, and by allowing them the chance to reflect on what they have learnt. All of these factors were relevant to the role of the teacher and how I interacted with the class. The original research design had to be adapted due to Covid-19, as students were not able to come to school. The lessons for that reason, had to be restructured for online learning. I was able to conduct the three lessons that were the focus of the research project with most of my students participating. The results showed that there was a difference in learners’ attitudes towards different teaching styles, illustrating that teachers need to provide some guidance and direction within the lesson in order to motivate students. },
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The research project was conducted to explore how motivation of pupils, in the subject of English, in a primary school in Sri Lanka, is affected by different teaching styles. Looking closely at facilitation as one of the major factors that could help improve motivation. Through researching motivation via a questionnaire and observations, it was clear to see how the problems facing my students’ motivation could in theory be improved by intrinsically motivating them, deciding what motivational goals are the most appropriate, increasing their self-belief and control, and by allowing them the chance to reflect on what they have learnt. All of these factors were relevant to the role of the teacher and how I interacted with the class. The original research design had to be adapted due to Covid-19, as students were not able to come to school. The lessons for that reason, had to be restructured for online learning. I was able to conduct the three lessons that were the focus of the research project with most of my students participating. The results showed that there was a difference in learners’ attitudes towards different teaching styles, illustrating that teachers need to provide some guidance and direction within the lesson in order to motivate students.