Individual Differences in Second Language Learning: a study on refugee students’ motivation

  1. MSc thesis
  2. ΧΡΥΣΟΥΛΑ ΚΑΝΙΩΡΗ
  3. Γλωσσική Εκπαίδευση για πρόσφυγες και μετανάστες (LRM)
  4. 21 Ιουλίου 2023
  5. Αγγλικά
  6. 63
  7. Ρουμπής Νίκος
  8. motivation, Second language learning, refugee students, unaccompanied children, language competence
  9. Language Education for Refugees and Migrants/LRM 64
  10. 2
  11. 1
  12. 74
    • The research investigates second language learners’ motivation, from the scope of learners’ individual differences. More specifically, the present research aims to identify strategies to increase unaccompanied refugee students’ motivation for Greek language learning. The scope of the study extends beyond this goal to investigate the correlation between motivation and language proficiency as well, and whether or not the increase of the former is associated with the improvement of the latter. In order to answer these questions, a mixed methods approach was employed, involving both qualitative and quantitative data. Observational data in the natural environment of the students, as well as the interview with their teacher, give the research qualitative characteristics, while quantitative data were collected through students' answers to closed-ended questions of a questionnaire. The examination of both data types, led to the development of personalized teaching interventions, taking into account the individual needs of each student. The process also contributed to the formulation of the final findings which will be presented along with some concluding recommendations. The value of the current research derives from the fact that it demonstrates the importance of applying individualized motivational strategies to refugee students in increasing students’ motivation for learning the L2 and also better learning outcomes.
  14. Hellenic Open University
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