A study of teachers perceptions and implementations on the use of motivational strategies in English language instruction for primary children in Hezhang Country Secondary School in China

Abstract

This study determined the teacher’s perceptions and frequency of implementing motivational strategies in English language instruction for primary children in Hezhang Country Secondary School in China. There were two research objectives in this thesis:1.To identify the teachers’ perceptions of motivational strategies in English language instruction according to the ten strategy clusters. 2.To identify the frequency of the teachers’ implementations of motivational strategies in English language instruction according to the ten strategy clusters.There were 61 primary English teachers at Hezhang country Secondary Primary School, Guizhou, China, who participated in this study. The research instruments used a questionnaire and structured interview form. The findings showed that (1) the teachers’ perceptions of motivational strategies in English language instruction according to the ten strategy clusters were high, and (2) the frequency of the teachers’ implementations was also high. The interview form supported all findings.It indicated that teachers think motivational strategies in English language instruction are necessary, mainly implementing them in English teaching. This research study has offered valuable suggestions and recommendations on the motivational strategy for this school.