Teaching English Language

Teaching English Language

Promoting Inclusion and Motivation in EFL Learning: Strategies for Success

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Omer Elsheikh Hago Elmahdi 1
Mohammed AbdAlgane 2
Khalid Abdurrahman JabIR Othman 2
1 The Open University of Sudan, Affiliated to Department of Languages & Translation, College of Science and Arts, Taibah University, Saudi Arabia
2 Department of English Language & Literature, College of Languages & Humanities, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia
10.22132/tel.2024.429625.1542
Abstract
There are numerous factors that influence language learning success. However, one of the most significant factors is the learner's motivation to acquire the language for use in real-world situations. Research and practice indicate that learners with high motivation can succeed regardless of the circumstances. This study aims to identify effective strategies for promoting inclusion and motivation in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning. It will explore resources and tools that can support these strategies, investigate their impact on learners' participation and engagement levels, evaluate their effectiveness in achieving language learning goals, and provide recommendations for EFL educators. Concerning data collection required for investigating problems associated with the present study, the researchers used a qualitative data collection technique that involves gathering and processing numerical data to conduct statistical analysis. This research made use of the questionnaire as a method for collecting data and then ran those responses through SPSS for analysis. After collecting and analyzing the data, the study showed several significant findings, among which are the significance of inclusion and motivation in EFL classrooms, adopting effective strategies for promoting inclusion and motivation in EFL learning facilitates the learning process, and obtaining positive learners’ classroom engagement through inclusion and motivation. This study attempts to receive EFL instructors’ feedback regarding the utilization of inclusion and motivation as tools to enhance teaching and learning processes.
Keywords
Inclusion
motivation
classroom participation
strategies
assessment
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Teaching English Language
Volume 18, Issue 1
January 2024
Pages 127-158

  • Receive Date 11 January 2024
  • Revise Date 06 March 2024
  • Accept Date 22 April 2024