Motivational Strategies in EFL Listening Classes: Teachers’ Rational Choices and Students’ Responses
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https://doi.org/10.58837/CHULA.PPJ.39.14คำสำคัญ:
motivational teaching strategies, listening lessons, rational choice theory, self-determination theory, student responsesบทคัดย่อ
Motivational teaching strategies (MTS) are pivotal in shaping learning outcomes. This study explored the practice of MTS and learner responses to them within the unique socio-cultural context of Vietnam. In particular, this research analyzed English teachers’ motivational strategies in teaching listening and their alignment with students’ responses. Quantitative data was gathered using a 40-item questionnaire and was organized into ten categories of MTS. Qualitative data collected from in-depth interviews aimed to gauge teachers’ rationale for their chosen strategies and students’ responses to those strategies. The teachers’ chosen MTS revealed that the highest emphasis was on boosting learners’ self-confidence in listening lessons while the lowest was on clear task presentation. This demonstrates a spectrum of pedagogical choices rooted in socio-educational insights and cost-benefit considerations as explained by the Rational Choice and Self-Determination theories. Results also indicated that the students had a strong, positive acceptance of the chosen strategies, acknowledging that these strategies not only fostered their cognitive development in listening skills but also nurtured a socio-emotional environment conducive to learning. The bicultural teaching approach, integrating English and Vietnamese, was also perceived as particularly effective, demonstrating nuances in teachers’ pedagogical choices. Furthermore, students exhibited an active role in co-constructing their learning experiences, moving away from traditional, passive learning. The findings suggest that EFL teachers should adopt strategies that intertwine cognitive development with socio-emotional well-being, while policymakers should be encouraged to root teaching methodologies in both global best practices and local cultural considerations.
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