The affective factors and English Language Attainment of Arab EFL Learners
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| Type | Article |
| Document no. | 021364 |
| Author | Midraj, Sadiq. Curriculum & Instruction-English, Director for Zayed Professional Education Center, Zayed University |
| Second author |
Midraj, Jessica. English Education, Zayed University.
O'Neil, Gary. University English Center, Zayed University. Sellami, Abdellatif. Applied Linguistics, Zayed University. |
| Pages | p p. 43-52 |
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International Journal of Applied Educational Studies. Vol. 1, April 2008
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| Descriptors | English - Language instruction - Second languages - Student motivation - Academic achievement - Secondary education - Public schools - United Arab Emirates |
| Language of document | English |
| Country | Kuwait |
The intent of the study was to investigate the motivational effects on English learning for English as a foreign language (EFL) grade 12 students in public schools in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). To achieve this intent, 363 students’ scores on the Common English Proficiency Assessment (CEPA) were related to the students’ state of satisfaction, willingness to communicate with people from other cultures, integrative orientation, instrumental orientation, extrinsic motivation, intrinsic motivation, and willingness to spend time learning English as measured by a self-report questionnaire. The study showed that there were significant positive correlations (p<.05) between English language achievement and willingness to communicate with people from other cultures, integrative orientation, intrinsic motivation, and willingness to spend time on learning English. However, there was a significant negative correlation (p<.05) between language attainment and extrinsic motivation. (Published abstract)
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