Articles

The Motivations of Non-English Major Students: A Case Study at a Private University in Ho Chi Minh City

/0 Comments/in /by

Motivation is considered as attitudes toward the teacher, students, coursework, curriculum-related activities, and all other elements of the state in which a language is taught. This definition of motivation in language learning emphasizes that it is a complex concept because motivation is not only the cognitive attitude of the learner but also related to many other factors, such as teachers, curriculum, and other elements of the learning environment (Gardner, 1985). This study aims to identify the motivations of second-year non-English major students at a private university in Ho Chi Minh City and the factors that significantly influence their learning motivation. Data were collected from 200 students through a questionnaire, which was developed based on the results of group interviews with 10 students. The research applied a mix-methods approach. The findings indicate that extrinsic motivation strongly influences students’ language learning, with factors as job opportunity, learning environment, and teaching method having a positive impact. Based on these findings, the study proposes strategies to leverage extrinsic motivation to enhance students’ learning outcomes.

The Feasibility and Practicality of Learning Multimedia Based on Whiteboard Animation of Momentum and Impulse towards First Grade of Senior High School Student Learning Motivation

/in /by

Physics is one of highly difficult material study, so student tend to have low study motivation. This research aims to enhance study motivation also describe the feasibility and practicality of using Whiteboard Animation to first grade of senior high school student towards impulse and momentum. Method of this study is Research and Development (R&D) with 4D models (Define, Design, Develop, and Disseminate). This research was conducted untill the test of feasibility and practicality of using Whiteboard Animation towards student learning motivation. The result of this study shows that multimedia based on Whiteboard Animation of impulse and momentum material is stated very feasible to use, which is shown an average of 87% (very feasible) by material expert and 84% (very feasible) by media expert. The developed multimedia was attained high response of students on field testing, which is shown an average of 89% (very practical). The result of practicality test based on student response also stated that the developed multimedia is very interesting and potential to enhance the student learning enterest. Thus, multimedia based on Whiteboard Animation of impuls and momentum material is very feasible and practical to enhance student learning motivation.