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Shanghai Pupils' Motivation towards Learning English and the Perceived Influence of Important Others
Direct linkKyriacou, Chris; Zhu, Die – Educational Studies, 2008
This paper explores the perceptions of senior high school pupils in Shanghai regarding their motivation towards learning English and their perceived influence on this of important others (parents, teachers and peers). The study is based on 610 questionnaire responses and 64 interviews. The findings indicate that their English learning motivation…
Descriptors: Learning Motivation, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, High School Students
Peer reviewedKyriacou, Chris; Kobori, Machiko – Educational Studies, 1998
Explores the views of 226 students regarding their motivation to learn English and the views of 95 student teachers regarding their motivation to become teachers of English in Slovenia. Finds that students focus on instrumental reasons (future benefits) for learning English, while student teachers recognize the importance of English for their…
Descriptors: Decision Making, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Higher Education
