中国大学生外语学习的动机研究

Research and Analysis about Foreign Studies' Motivation of Chinese College Students

教育学的专家们在对动机学的定义中阐述了它的过程特点:动机是一个策划开展和坚持进行有目的性活动的过程。许多中国教师发现,在外语学习过程中他们学生的学习动机经常波动起伏,经历着一定的涨落。研究证明,引起这种变化的因素有很多种,比如学习时间或学习环境、教学活动的类型、个人价值观或个人经历等。采取有效的动机策略能够维持学生们较高的学习动机,从而促进他们的二语习得。

Pedagogic specialists stated the process character of motivation in their definition： motivation is a process whereby goal-directed activity is instigated and sustained. Many Chinese teachers find that their students＇ motivation always fluctuates during their learning process, going through certain ebbs and flows. The factors causing the change are various, such as learning time or environment, the type of activities, personal value and experiences. Effective motivational strategies can sustain students＇ high motivation, .and improve their L2 learning.