Motivating Language Learners in the Grade Six English Class

Virág, Rózsa (2008) Motivating Language Learners in the Grade Six English Class. Masters, Szegedi Tudományegyetem.

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Abstract

This thesis examines the possibilities of using ideas from computer games to motivate grade six students in the English as a Second Language class. The basic principles behind these games have a potential to motive students in the classroom. Learners participated in two versions of the game, since two major types of motivation direct students (extrinsic and intrinsic). In the first version, grades and marks determined the rate of student progress through the game. In the second version, students created characters and a virtual world in order to bring the story alive. Most students enjoyed both versions, but the one based on intrinsic motivation resulted in higher motivational levels.

Hungarian title

Motiváció az angol órán az általános iskola 6. osztályában

Institution

Szegedi Tudományegyetem

Faculty

Gyula Juhász Faculty of Education

Department

Modern Nyelvek és Kultúrák Tanszék

Discipline

Teacher Training

Specialization

angol

Supervisor(s)

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Subjects:	05. Social sciences > 05.03. Educational sciences
Depositing User:	Szerkesztő JGYPK
Date Deposited:	2019. Apr. 04. 07:34
Last Modified:	2019. Apr. 09. 10:20
URI:	https://diploma.bibl.u-szeged.hu/id/eprint/72673

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