“Learner’s motivation in learning english”

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dc.contributor.advisorRosero Menéndez, Jorge Luis
dc.contributor.authorCarrillo Sarabia, Nataly Guadalupe
dc.contributor.authorTaco Chiriboga, Karla Domenica
dc.date.accessioned2025-09-18T17:46:40Z
dc.date.available2025-09-18T17:46:40Z
dc.date.issued2025-08
dc.description.abstractMotivation is an internal force that drives people to act, strive, and achieve goals. It is an essential element of human behavior, as it influences how we face challenges, make decisions, and persist in the face of difficulties. This research project aimed to analyze students' types of motivation in learning English from the first to the fourth level of the English Major at the Technical University of Cotopaxi. The study adopted a quantitative approach and a descriptive method, using an adapted version of Gardner’s (1985) Attitude/Motivation Test Battery (AMTB) to assess both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. A total of 133 students participated in the study by completing a survey composed of 19 items related to motivational factors using a 5 Likert-scale. The findings revealed that students demonstrated a high overall level of motivation, with extrinsic motivation slightly exceeding intrinsic motivation. Students were mostly motivated by professional goals, interaction opportunities, and family support, while intrinsic factors such as personal satisfaction and enjoyment in learning English also played a significant role. Despite these positive results, some students reported low confidence in speaking English, which could be attributed to anxiety or limited speaking practice. The study concludes that both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation are essential to promote successful English learning. It recommends that educators apply diverse strategies to strengthen motivation and create a more supportive, engaging, and confidence-building classroom environment.
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dc.identifier.citationCarrillo Sarabia, Nataly Guadalupe y Taco Chiriboga, Karla Domenica (2025); “Learner’s motivation in learning english”. UTC. Pujilí. 61 p.
dc.identifier.otherUTC-XPU-PINE-2025-028-TS
dc.identifier.urihttps://repositorio.utc.edu.ec/handle/123456789/14955
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherEcuador : Pujilí : Universidad Técnica de Cotopaxi (UTC)
dc.subjectMOTIVATION
dc.subjectINTRINSIC
dc.subjectEXTRINSIC
dc.subjectMOTIVATIONAL FACTORS
dc.title“Learner’s motivation in learning english”
dc.typeThesis
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