MINISTRY OF FINANCE ACADEMY OF FINANCE Student Vũ Phương Tú Group CQ56/51 01 GRADUATION THESIS Topic DEMOTIVATING FACTORS THAT AFFECT INTEREST AND MOTOVATION OF ENGLISH LEARNERS’ IN PANTADO TECHNOLOGY[.]
MINISTRY OF FINANCE ACADEMY OF FINANCE Student: Vũ Phương Tú Group: CQ56/51.01 GRADUATION THESIS Topic: DEMOTIVATING FACTORS THAT AFFECT INTEREST AND MOTOVATION OF ENGLISH LEARNERS’ IN PANTADO TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT JOINT STOCK COMPANY Major : English for Finance and Accounting Student code : 1872202010029 Supervisor : Bui Thi Tuyet Mai (Ms.) Hanoi – 2022 MINISTRY OF FINANCE ACADEMY OF FINANCE Student: Vũ Phương Tú Group: CQ56/51.01 GRADUATION THESIS Topic: DEMOTIVATING FACTORS THAT AFFECT INTEREST AND MOTOVATION OF ENGLISH LEARNERS’ IN PANTADO TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT JOINT STOCK COMPANY Major : English for Finance and Accounting Student code : 1872202010029 Supervisor : Bui Thi Tuyet Mai (Ms.) Hanoi – 2022 Academy of Finance Graduation Thesis DECLARATION I, Vu Phuong Tu, confirm that the work for the following term paper with the title: "Demotivating factors that affect English learners’ interest and motivation in PANTADO technology development joint stock company" was solely undertaken by myself and that no help was provided from other sources as those allowed All sections of the paper that use quotes or describe an argument or concept developed by another author have been referenced, including all secondary literature used, to show that this material has been adopted to support my thesis Ha Noi, May 2022 Student Vũ Phương Tú Vũ Phương Tú – CQ56/51.01 i Academy of Finance Graduation Thesis ABSTRACT Interest is a paramount aspect of human beings regarding personality and psychology Parallel with motivation, interest in learning languages is a critical factor to enhance efficiency in class High motivation and interest generates positive cognition, helping students stay at peak learning performance and recall sources of creativity Interest and motivation are not naturally created Even when that is the case, without good maintenance, they will disappear Lack of motivational spirit could remarkably reduce students’ attentiveness and eagerness in class The educational environment, incorporating the organization and guidance of teachers, plays a decisive role in discovering, nurturing or forming, and maintaining students’ interest Thus, an imperative responsibility of the lecturer is to identify the demotivating factors that negatively affect learners’ motivation to engage with the subject From there, the lecturer can figure out the precise strategies to work on the situation and make learners more interested in the subject This paper looks into a range of old reports and studies in the last two decades and attempts to link those pieces of research with modern-day context to figure out what issues are among language learners, particularly in Vietnam In a narrower scope, it limits on assisting teachers in determining the causes of students’ demotivation and solutions to this hearty concern Assumptions and ideas of factors affecting the pupils’ interest mentioned in the paper only apply to the English subject Keywords: Demotivating factors, demotivation, interest, motivation, English Vũ Phương Tú – CQ56/51.01 ii Academy of Finance Graduation Thesis ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS If it had not been for the excellent support from my supervisor, Ms Bui Thi Tuyet Mai, this essay and the research behind it would have been impossible Her precise attention to detail, knowledge, and devotion have inspired me so intensely and helped keep my work stay on track from the very first idea to the final draft Miss Do Thi Minh Anh and Miss Hoang Thi Thuy, my seniors and supporters at PANTADO company, have also checked through my raw research and answered numerous queries about relevant problems with unfading patience Also, Miss Kieu Linh and Miss Hang Kieu, training managers of PANTADO company, not only taught me a lot about essential skills of a teacher but also helpfully shared the valuable information about the company and teaching experience that they have been accumulating for almost six years Besides, I really appreciate the engaging comments and opinions offered by my students and peers at PANTADO The enthusiasm and generosity of all have innumerably contributed to this study and saved me from tons of errors Finally, I am most grateful for the help and support from teachers of the Faculty of Foreign Language of the Academy of Finance Without those amazing people, I would not have adequate knowledge and fundamental skills to complete my internship Vũ Phương Tú – CQ56/51.01 iii Academy of Finance Graduation Thesis LIST OF ABBREVIATION ES: Elementary school HS: High school L1: Level L2: Level Vũ Phương Tú – CQ56/51.01 iv Academy of Finance Graduation Thesis LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES List Page Chart 15 Table 17 Vũ Phương Tú – CQ56/51.01 v Academy of Finance Graduation Thesis TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION i ABSTRACT ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS iii LIST OF ABBREVIATION .iv LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES v TABLE OF CONTENTS vi INTRODUCTION 1 Rationale of the Study Aims of the Study Scope of the Study Methodology Organization of the Study CHAPTER 1: LITERATURE REVIEW 1.1 Factors Affecting Motivation among English Learners In General .4 1.1.1 Teachers .4 1.1.2 Class environment 1.1.3 Class materials 1.1.4 Characteristic of the Language .7 1.1.5 Learners Themselves 1.2 Causes of Demotivation among English Learners in Particular Regions 1.2.1 Causes of Demotivation among European and North-American Students 1.2.2 Causes of Demotivation among Asian Students 10 1.2.3 Causes of Demotivation among Latin American Students 14 CHAPTER 2: THE STUDY 16 2.1 Overview of the factors affecting motivation and attentiveness of English students in PANTADO classes 16 Vũ Phương Tú – CQ56/51.01 vi Academy of Finance Graduation Thesis 2.2 Analysis of Demotivating Factors In Detail 20 2.2.1 Teacher’s fast teaching pace 20 2.2.2 Words & Grammar (particularly for groups aged to 10) 22 2.2.3 Inappropriate levels of course books used 24 2.2.4 High expectations from family 25 2.2.5 Lack of habit of asking questions 27 2.2.6 Tedious homework 29 2.2.7 Lack of confidence 30 CHAPTER 3: RECOMMENDATIONS 33 3.1 Solutions for Teachers .33 3.1.1 Raise students’ awareness of the importance of the language 33 3.1.2 Flexibly adjust the pace of the lesson .34 3.1.3 Hold relevant games during classes and encourage students to ask questions 35 3.1.4 Assign game-based homework 36 3.2 Solutions for Students .37 3.2.1 Look at the language as an interest rather than a subject 37 3.2.2 Feel free to reach out to teachers 38 3.3 Solutions for Parents 38 3.3.1 Give the children inspiration instead of pressure 38 3.3.2 Help the kids practice English through daily communication 39 3.3.3 Keep encouraging and complimenting the children 40 CONCLUSION 41 REFERENCES 42 Vũ Phương Tú – CQ56/51.01 vii ... confirm that the work for the following term paper with the title: "Demotivating factors that affect English learners’ interest and motivation in PANTADO technology development joint stock company" ...MINISTRY OF FINANCE ACADEMY OF FINANCE Student: Vũ Phương Tú Group: CQ56/51.01 GRADUATION THESIS Topic: DEMOTIVATING FACTORS THAT AFFECT INTEREST AND MOTOVATION OF ENGLISH LEARNERS’. .. REVIEW 1.1 Factors Affecting Motivation among English Learners In General There is a large number of studies indicating that many English students lose interest and motivation during the studying process