Motivating Learners to be Autonomous.

Abstract

Motivation is one of the key factors that influences the rate and success in learning research on learning motivation and learner autonomy has been popular in the field of foreign language learning for many years because both are closely related to the success of language. This study investigated the relationship among students‟ learning motivation and attitudes. It aimed at investigating the possible relationship among autonomy, motivation and attitude .In addition, to help students in their learning of English through the promotion of their learning motivation and learner autonomy, and this research aimed at investigating to what extent students become autonomous learners and describing student‟s motivation to be autonomous learners through learning. When their autonomy is encouraged, they can develop into independent learners who will not learn for school but for life. This is also evident in their motivation, which this research work aims to look at. This thesis introduces some theoretical constructs of motivation with a focus on autonomy. The result of this study will also provide insights into developing teaching strategies to motivate learning.