Exploring Motivation Factors in Young EFL Learners in China

For my proposed research, I will primarily make participant observations in Chinese schools and classrooms to study the motivation factors that influence young English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learners in China, focusing on both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, and their impact on language learning outcomes. Two specific motivation strategies I am planning to focus on, but not limited to, are gamification and physical education. I will identify and understand the motivation factors that drive young EFL learners in China and assess the influence of these motivation factors on language learning progress and achievement. By exploring potential variations in motivation factors based on variables such as demographics, regions and cultures, mixed with my background in Canadian schools, I can provide cross-cultural recommendations to educators, parents, and policymakers to enhance motivation, equity and learning outcomes for EFL learners in the ever-growing culturally and linguistically diverse landscape of Canadian schools.

Faculty Supervisor:

Shijing Xu

Student:

Partner:

Southwest University

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Education

University:

University of Windsor

Program: