Self-determination Theory categorises motivation into three broad types： amotivation, extrinsic motivation, and intrinsic motivation according to the level of self-determination. This theory argues that people＇s mot...Self-determination Theory categorises motivation into three broad types： amotivation, extrinsic motivation, and intrinsic motivation according to the level of self-determination. This theory argues that people＇s motivation is a developmental process across time and place. Furthermore, it emphasizes that three basic psychological needs--a need for competence, a need for autonomy, and a need for relatedness--are the nutriments of motivation. Thus, as this theory not only concerns the type of motivation, but also the circumstances that promote and maintain motivation, it offers insight to the nature of lecturers＇ motivation. It is claimed to be one of the most influential theories in contemporary motivation psychology展开更多
Teaching activities are part of motivation in English classes. The teacher of language should have a good influence on students and develop students＇ keen interest in study in order to strengthen their intrinsic moti...Teaching activities are part of motivation in English classes. The teacher of language should have a good influence on students and develop students＇ keen interest in study in order to strengthen their intrinsic motivation, and set up some new goals for students to pursue and give the feedback to reinforce their inner drive and confidence. Thus, students will become major conductors, make full use of their potentials and enhance their study results.展开更多
This paper expounds on the importance of teaching cultural things in foreign language classroom. Some commonly seen ＂cultural mistakes＂ are probed in detail to reveal that cultural awareness plays a crucial role in ...This paper expounds on the importance of teaching cultural things in foreign language classroom. Some commonly seen ＂cultural mistakes＂ are probed in detail to reveal that cultural awareness plays a crucial role in cross-cultural communication and teaching culture can greatly boost students＇ interest in learning a foreign language.展开更多
Based on a survey and some language experts＇ points of view about the motivation of Chinese university students, this article tries to deal with two issues： what kind of motivation does Chinese University students h...Based on a survey and some language experts＇ points of view about the motivation of Chinese university students, this article tries to deal with two issues： what kind of motivation does Chinese University students have and how can a teacher positively affect the motivation of his or her students？展开更多
文摘Self-determination Theory categorises motivation into three broad types： amotivation, extrinsic motivation, and intrinsic motivation according to the level of self-determination. This theory argues that people＇s motivation is a developmental process across time and place. Furthermore, it emphasizes that three basic psychological needs--a need for competence, a need for autonomy, and a need for relatedness--are the nutriments of motivation. Thus, as this theory not only concerns the type of motivation, but also the circumstances that promote and maintain motivation, it offers insight to the nature of lecturers＇ motivation. It is claimed to be one of the most influential theories in contemporary motivation psychology
文摘Teaching activities are part of motivation in English classes. The teacher of language should have a good influence on students and develop students＇ keen interest in study in order to strengthen their intrinsic motivation, and set up some new goals for students to pursue and give the feedback to reinforce their inner drive and confidence. Thus, students will become major conductors, make full use of their potentials and enhance their study results.
文摘This paper expounds on the importance of teaching cultural things in foreign language classroom. Some commonly seen ＂cultural mistakes＂ are probed in detail to reveal that cultural awareness plays a crucial role in cross-cultural communication and teaching culture can greatly boost students＇ interest in learning a foreign language.
文摘Based on a survey and some language experts＇ points of view about the motivation of Chinese university students, this article tries to deal with two issues： what kind of motivation does Chinese University students have and how can a teacher positively affect the motivation of his or her students？
