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Trang 1 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING BA RIA VUNG TAU UNIVERSITY --- VU THUY DUONG IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECT-BASED LEARNING METHODS IN ENHANCING SECONDARY STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION IN L
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING BA RIA VUNG TAU UNIVERSITY - VU THUY DUONG IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECT-BASED LEARNING METHODS IN ENHANCING SECONDARY STUDENTS’ MOTIVATION IN LEARNING ENGLISH SPEAKING AT UK ACADEMY BA RIA Major: Theory and Methodology of English Language Teaching Course code: 8140111 SUPERVISED BY: Nguyen Xuan Hong, Ph.D Ba Ria-Vung Tau, September 2023 i DECLARATION BY AUTHOR I hereby declare that the thesis “Implementation of project-based learning methods in enhancing secondary students’ motivation in learning English speaking at UK Academy Ba Ria” is the result of my own research for the Degree of Master of Arts in English Language This thesis does not include any previously published or written by another person content with the exception of the references stated in the text The study reported in this thesis was granted approval by the Graduate Faculty of Ba Ria Vung Tau university Author’s Signature Vu Thuy Duong ii CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY I certify my authorship of the master’s thesis submitted today entitled: Implementation of project-based learning methods in enhancing secondary students’ motivation in learning English speaking at UK Academy Ba Ria In terms of the statement of requirements for Theses in master’s programs issued by Higher Degree Committee of Postgraduate Institute, Ba Ria - Vung Tau University Ba Ria - Vung Tau province, September 2023 iii RETENTION AND USE OF THE THESIS I hereby state that I, Vu Thuy Duong, being a candidate for the degree of TESOL accept the requirements of the University relating to the retention and use of master’s Theses deposited in the library In terms of these conditions, I agree that the original of my master’s Thesis deposited in the library should be accessible for purposes of study and research, in accordance with the normal conditions established by the Librarian for the care, loan, and reproduction for theses Ba Ria - Vung Tau, September 2023 Signature …………………… Vu Thuy Duong iv ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS First and foremost, I would like to send my sincere thanks to my supervisor, without his assistance and dedicated involvement in every step throughout the process, this thesis would never have been accomplished Once again, I would like to thank you very much for your understanding and support over the past few years Secondly, I would also like to show my gratitude to my colleagues at UK Academy School, my family and my dear friends for supporting and encouraging me during the process of doing the research Thirdly, I am deeply thankful for my students, my coworkers who are the participants of this study, who have cooperatively spent their precious time to take part in filling out questionnaires, answering interviews as well as contributing to the project Last but not least, I would like to say thanks to all of the lecturers for their dedication and advice during my study at Ba Ria - Vung Tau University v TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION BY AUTHOR i CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY ii RETENTION AND USE OF THE THESIS iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS iv LIST OF ABBREVIATION viii LIST OF TABLES ix LIST OF BAR CHARTS x LIST OF FIGURES xi ABSTRACT xii CHAPTER INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the study 1.2 Statement of the problem 1.3 Objectives of the study 1.4 Research questions 1.5 Research scope 1.6 Research significance 1.7 Definition of key terms 1.8 The structure of the study CHAPTER LITERATURE REVIEW 10 2.1 Introduction 10 2.2 Learning English speaking skill 11 2.2.1 Definition of learning 11 2.2.2 Definition of speaking skill 11 2.3 Motivation 15 2.3.1 Definition of Motivation 15 2.3.2 Types of motivation 16 2.3.3 Impact of Motivation 16 2.4 Motivation to speak English 17 2.4.1 Motivation to speak English and its importance 17 2.4.2 Challenges of motivating learners to learn English speaking 18 2.4.3 Increasing motivation to speak English 20 2.5 Project -based learning (PBL) 22 2.5.1 Definition of PBL and its significance in English teaching and learning 22 vi 2.5.2 The significance of PBL 24 2.5.3 The process of Project -Based Learning 26 2.5.4 Challenges to implementing PBL 28 2.6 Attitude 32 2.6.1 Definition of attitude 32 2.6.2 Components of attitude 32 2.6.3 How attitude affects motivation 34 2.7 Related studies 34 2.7.1 Previous researches in foreign countries context 34 2.7.2 Previous researches in the context of Vietnam 36 2.8 Conceptual framework 37 CHAPTER RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 38 3.1 Introduction 38 3.2 Research design 38 3.3 Research site 39 3.4 Sample and sampling procedures 40 3.5 Data collection procedures 44 3.6 Data analysis procedures 45 3.7 Summary 46 CHAPTER FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION 47 4.1 Introduction 47 4.2 Findings 47 4.2.1 Teachers and students’ attitude towards English Speaking skills and motivation to learn English Speaking skill 47 4.2.2 The difficulties that the teachers and students have to face during the implementation of PBL to enhance motivation to learn English Speaking 54 4.2.3 Students’ attitude towards PBL 60 4.2.3.1 Students’ attitude towards the benefits that PBL brings about 61 4.2.3.2 Students’ attitude towards the implementation of PBL in general 66 4.2.4 Whether PBL helps increase students’ motivation to learn English speaking 71 4.3 Discussions 74 4.3.1 The difficulties that the teachers and students have to face during the implementation of PBL to enhance motivation to learn English Speaking 74 4.3.2 Students and teachers’ attitudes towards PBL 75 4.3.3 Whether PBL helps increase students’ motivation to learn English speaking 76 4.4 Summary 77 vii CHAPTER CONCLUSION 78 5.1 Summary of the main findings of the thesis 78 5.2 Pedagogical implications 79 5.3 Limitations 80 5.4 Recommendations for further research 81 viii LIST OF ABBREVIATION ESL MOET NHG PBL SDT UKA T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 English as a Second Language Ministry of Education and Training Nguyen Hoang Group Project-based learning Self - Determination Theory UK Academy Ba Ria Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher Teacher ix LIST OF TABLES Table Participants’ Personal Information 43 Table 4.1 Students’ Attitude And Acknowledgement Towards English Speaking Skills 48 Table 4.2 Difficulties And Challenges Of Learning English Speaking 50 Table 4.3 Motivation To Learn English Speaking Skill 53 Table 4.4 Pbl Approach And Understanding Of Pbl 57 Table 4.5 Difficulties And Challenges Of Learning English Speaking 58 Table 4.6 Pbl And The Enhancement Of Motivation In Learning English Speaking 66 Table 4.7 Motivation To Learn English Speaking Skill 71