MOTIVATION IN MIXED-ABILITY CLASSROOMS
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2015-11-04
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[ES] Al lidiar con el proceso de aprendizaje de los alumnos, hay una realidad que debe ser tenida en cuenta (ej. intereses, habilidades, actitudes, estilos de aprendizaje y estilos cognitivos diferentes, etc.). Todos estos aspectos son cruciales para aumentar la motivación del alumnado y ayudarlo a desarrollar las destrezas lingüísticas. Las clases de habilidades mixtas son bastante comunes y, en este sentido, los profesores pueden tener dificultades. Por lo tanto, es necesario que sean conscientes de las distintas formas en las que pueden fomentar la motivación en este tipo de grupos. Con este estudio, se pretenden examinar distintos modos para aumentar la motivación hacia el aprendizaje de una lengua en grupos de habilidades mixtas. Los objetivos son revisar el marco teórico en relación a la motivación y los grupos de habilidades mixtas, estudiar el libro de texto utilizado y analizar las opiniones de profesores y alumnos. Además de las conclusiones, se ofrece una propuesta metodológica para ser desarrollada en grupos de habilidades mixtas.
[EN] When dealing with students’ learning process, there is a reality which must be taken into consideration (e.g. different interests, abilities, attitudes, learning and cognitive styles, etc.). All these aspects are essential to increase students’ motivation and help them to develop the language skills. Mixed-ability classrooms are quite common and teachers may face some difficulties. Therefore, it appears to be necessary for teachers to become aware of different ways of fostering motivation in these classrooms. The main aim of this study research is to examine different ways to increase students’ motivation to learn EFL in mixed-ability groups. The objectives are to review a general framework regarding motivation and mixed-ability groups, to study the textbook used and to analyse teachers and students’ opinions on the topic. In addition to the conclusions, a methodological proposal is included to be developed with mixed-ability groups.
[EN] When dealing with students’ learning process, there is a reality which must be taken into consideration (e.g. different interests, abilities, attitudes, learning and cognitive styles, etc.). All these aspects are essential to increase students’ motivation and help them to develop the language skills. Mixed-ability classrooms are quite common and teachers may face some difficulties. Therefore, it appears to be necessary for teachers to become aware of different ways of fostering motivation in these classrooms. The main aim of this study research is to examine different ways to increase students’ motivation to learn EFL in mixed-ability groups. The objectives are to review a general framework regarding motivation and mixed-ability groups, to study the textbook used and to analyse teachers and students’ opinions on the topic. In addition to the conclusions, a methodological proposal is included to be developed with mixed-ability groups.